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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

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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