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Scott Barzilla

Scott Barzilla

Joined: Sep 1, 2026

Sep 13, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays  at Tropicana Field.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

How Joe Espada helped kill the best method of grading the Astros

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Sep 15, 2026
Sep 11, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) reacts after hitting a single in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.  Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Yainer Diaz hot streak could provide Astros with flexible offseason opportunity

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Sep 12, 2026
Sep 18, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom (56) taps starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) on the leg after visiting the mound during their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Brent Strom's return to Astros already paying dividends

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Sep 9, 2026
Sep 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) smiles in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Yordan Alvarez’s MVP case for Astros may not be as ironclad as you might think

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Sep 9, 2026
Sep 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada walks on the field before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Astros’ Joe Espada facing a cruel reality before new GM’s arrival

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Sep 8, 2026
Aug 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA;  Former Houston Astros and newly inducted National Baseball Hall of Fame member Jeff Kent waves to the fans after he threw out the first pitch to former Houston Astros and National Baseball Hall of Fame member Jeff Bagwell  before the game against the Athletics at Daikin Park.  Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Why Astros must avoid Jeff Bagwell GM temptation (and how they should pivot)

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Sep 5, 2026
Feb 18, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros hitting coach Victor Rodriguez (47) poses for a photo during media day at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.  Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Yordan Alvarez is masking one of the Astros' biggest problems of 2026

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Sep 2, 2026
Jul 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown (right) talks with shortstop Jeremy Pena (left) is greeted by prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Dana Brown's public comments post Astros dismissal highlight his failures as GM

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Sep 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Astros to blame for why RF Cam Smith not progressing as expected

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Sep 1, 2026
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