Eric Cole

Joined: Jun 21, 2023

I started my career writing about baseball covering the Atlanta Braves for SB Nation's Talking Chop back in 2015 which has since been renamed Battery Power. After years of writing for those fine folks, I made the decision to take over as Site Expert at House That Hank Built before becoming a full-time MLB Staff Writer for FanSided in 2023. Along the way, I have been a guest on multiple ESPN radio affiliates as well as 680 The Fan and 92.9 The Game to discuss Braves baseball and especially Braves prospects and was a long-time host on the Battery Power podcast. These days, I continue to write about the Braves as well as covering the Astros, Padres, and Angels with particular expertise with minor league coverage, the MLB Draft, and bashing Anthony Rendon when possible. When I am not writing about or talking about baseball (which is seldom), I am an avid baseball card collector (Maddux and Soroka being my primary personal collections) and I also collect shark teeth. All other sports are mostly dead to me as my Bills have broken my heart too many times.

HOF voters need to get serious and put Astros closer Billy Wagner in Cooperstown

Astros take dubious gamble, sign wild veteran reliever to minor-league deal

Corbin Burnes contract with Diamondbacks might seal Framber Valdez's fate with Astros

Astros’ big moves setting the stage for top prospect to finally get MLB opportunity

Astros taking a massive risk in 2025 by not addressing key roster need this offseason

Alex Bregman landing spots get cloudier after Tigers' latest move

Astros' decision on Framber Valdez places ton of pressure on Houston’s front office

Christian Walker's enthusiasm for Houston proves he's a perfect Astros target

Scott Boras has harsh words for Astros after Alex Bregman line in the sand

How the Kyle Tucker trade ruined the Astros' chances of acquiring Nolan Arenado

Astros fans should be thrilled Houston was able to add Cam Smith in Kyle Tucker trade

Astros pushing towards free agent splash that would seal Alex Bregman's fate

Details from Astros-Cardinals trade talks show how much Nolan Arenado hurt Houston

Astros trade rumor emerges that may signal end of Alex Bregman era

Dana Brown’s latest comments hint Astros' pursuit of a starter isn’t what it seems

Dana Brown's job could be in jeopardy if he botches Astros' chaotic offseason