Why has Houston sports talk deserted the Astros?
From the birth of Houston sports talk radio up until 2006, Houston had become a baseball town. People would call sports talk shows across the dial to talk Astros baseball, from strategy to hot stove.…Read More
Jim Crane pulls a fast one on Houston
Monday, Jim Crane made some significant announcements that will change fan experience at Minute Maid Park. He also described some other potential changes that had vastly different reactions from the fan…Read More
Jim Crane’s Announcement
As Greg said earlier, Jim Crane held a 4:00pm CST news conference to announce some fan friendly changes to the ball club. When he purchased the club, Crane promised that changes were in store for the Houston…Read More
Jim Crane getting “fan friendly” and other Astros news
When Jim Crane was introduced as the Astros new owner back in November, he promised to make Astros fans a top priority. A news conference is set for 4:00 to announce the Astros new “fan friendly…Read More
Even the smartest investors occasionally buy a turd
Jim Crane made plenty of headlines this past year while waiting for his purchase of the Astros to gain MLB’s approval. After being subjected to intense scrutiny, forced to agree to change leagues,…Read More
Astros brass interviews ESPN’s Keith Law
Jeff Luhnow made a couple of things very clear the day he was introduced as general manager of your hometown…Read More
Jeff Luhnow has changed the Astros’ direction
The night Jeff Luhnow was speculated and then confirmed as the new GM of the Astros, I began to search…Read More
Jeff Luhnow is the new Astros’ GM
Jeff Luhnow has been named the Astros’ GM tonight. Luhnow is the VP of Scouting & Player Development…Read More
Brad Mills’ status still uncertain as the Astros search for a general manager
The Astros are still searching for the gentleman that will lead their front office for the next decade…Read More
Recapping a November to remember
This November was quite an eventful month for Astros fans. In case you’ve been busy and missed…Read More
Astros defining moment rapidly approaching
Every franchise has moments they look back and can clearly see their path being formed. For the Astros, signing…Read More
Jim Crane is Cleaning House
As we here at Climbing Tal’s Hill reported late yesterday, new Astros owner, Jim Crane, has fired…Read More
Astros to make MAJOR changes tomorrow
Ken Rosenthal just tweeted the ‘Stros will make major changes including the dismissal of Ed Wade.…Read More
Who is George Postolos?
George Postolos is the Astros new president and CEO under Jim Crane. Postolos started a company looking…Read More
Jim Crane to meet with Ed Wade on Monday
Monday will be a huge day for the Astros and their new man in charge. According to Richard Justice, Jim…Read More
How the new CBA could alter Jim Crane’s plans for the Astros
This afternoon, MLB and Bud Selig unveiled their new collective bargaining agreement and it created…Read More
MLB hot links
Wednesday was a big news day for Major League Baseball. We have a new collective bargaining agreement,…Read More
Former Pirate Jack Wilson maybe the Astros answer at SS
Now that Clint Barmes has joined an NL Central rival, well rival for one more season, the Astros have…Read More
What Astros fans have to be thankful for
It’s the time of year when Americans pause to give thanks. No matter how bad things may seem, we…Read More
What moves does Jim Crane have in mind?
At Thursday’s press conference Jim Crane said he would be making a few moves shortly after Thanksgiving.…Read More


