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  • It’s your turn: Fill in the blanks

    It’s your turn: Fill in the blanks

    Some of the best Astros’ minds in the world are the readers of this blog. At least that’s what y’all have told me. So, today Chipalatta will ask you to “write” the post based on starter statements as shown. You are welcome to explain why on anything/everything in your comments.

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  • 5 most critical Astros for the playoff run

    5 most critical Astros for the playoff run

    I don’t think this is a jinx situation at this point. The Astros have an 11-game lead in the AL West with 22 games to go. Could they lose this lead at this point? Yes, mathematically, it is possible. Will they lose this lead? No.

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  • Cooperstown – Make Room for Hunter Brown

    Cooperstown – Make Room for Hunter Brown

    OK, there is some slight hyperbole in that title for someone who might not make the postseason roster and will likely not be in the postseason rotation. But there is no exaggeration in saying that the young pitcher, who sounds like a Sherwin-Williams paint color, had a major league debut that was as good as…

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  • ChipalattAwards for August

    ChipalattAwards for August

    The Astros ended the month of August with a 17-11 record, which was better than it seemed while fans were agonizing through the month. The team had ups and downs, but more ups and ended the month a solid first in the American League.

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  • Sure, the Astros have troubles

    Sure, the Astros have troubles

    The Astros are one of the best teams in baseball. The Astros have a number of flaws that drive the locals crazy.

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  • Dan P: The big interview

    Dan P: The big interview

    Your humble writer is not so humbly borrowing the title from another Dan …. Rather.  And my big interview is with me.

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