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Let’s Talk About The 2013 Free Agent Signings

We are pretty much two months into the season, and the Astros have a 15-37 record, good for second to last in the majors (Marlins are two back). The Astros were clearly not trying to compete for the playoffs…Read More

Astros Lose the Rubber Game to the Indians

Popcorn on the warning track in right field was not the only thing lost today in Minute Maid Park. Despite their best efforts, the Astros dropped the rubber game of their series with the Indians. Read…Read More

Astros shutout Angels; Hamilton leaves early

Bud Norris silenced the Angels bats for seven innings last night and a trio of relievers helped complete the shutout. Norris coasted through seven innings, allowing only three hits and two walks while…Read More

Some Firsts from Houston’s American League Debut

The Houston Astros opened their Inaugural American League Season in fashion, to the tune of an 8-2 victory over their new division foe, the Texas Rangers, in front of a national audience. With it being…Read More

Ankiel Comes Thru in a Pinch

By now you have watched the game, read about the game, and seen the highlights. The game also has been summarized in this space. So instead of reiterating that, I am instead going to share three things…Read More

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Astros spank Rangers in A.L. debut

The Astros put a good old-fashioned Texas butt-whoopin’ on the Dallas Rangers in tonight’s…Read More

Rick Ankiel: Houston Hopeful

Last year the Astros Opening Day rightfielder was Brian Bogusevic. The former left-handed pitching prospect…Read More