Author: Chip Bailey
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Big week ahead for Luhnow, Astros, but do you remember when?
The Astros are in the midst of the biggest season in franchise history. And, Jeff Luhnow — despite a long road of building, rebuilding, finding gems and busts and riding the roller coaster — could be entering a huge week for the Houston Astros. Adding a starting pitcher (e.g. Sonny Gray) would not only mean…
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Correa injury almost guarantees a big trade for Astros
No matter how you slice it, 209 + 50 does not = 16.5. But that’s exactly where the Astros find themselves in mid-July, just days before Jeff Luhnow’s deadline to secure the best season in franchise history. Key starters — including Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers Jr., Charlie Morton and others — have missed a total…
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Sunday update: At halfway point, Houston is on its way to record season
This weekend, the Astros hit the mid-point of what thus far has been the most spectacular season in the organization’s history. As games begin on Sunday, Houston has the best record in baseball and a 14-game lead in the AL West Division. When Sports Illustrated predicted a World Series championship this season, no one —…
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FREE BLOG WEEKEND: All stars, hall of fame and managers
A few early summer thoughts as Houston hitters fill in the gap and pick up their pitching teammates. Much of the conversation surrounding the Astros these days is how many players will they put on the All Star team when the teams are announced for the mid-summer gala this weekend. George Springer, Jose Altuve and…
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FREE BLOG WEEKEND: Gulp, Luhnow may have to pay the piper soon
Blackie Sherrod of the Dallas Morning News used to share his scattershots in his weekend column years ago. When I was in radio, there was something called Open Mike Friday. Then, several years ago, while at the Chronicle (don’t spit, please), I introduced the Free Blog Weekend. It was designed to start a conversation, which…
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Astros on the mountain top, but payday is coming
Someday, we’ll look back on these times as the good ol’ days! The Astros are flying high today, just as Sports Illustrated predicted several years ago. But, as is often the case in any field, it’s sometimes easy to get to the top of the mountain. The difficulty comes in staying there. You can’t argue…
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Can the 2017 Astros run away and hide from the AL West?
First, Happy Mother’s Day to every mom. Those reading this and those ladies you call mom. My mom just turned 82 and you can see a little tribute on Instagram or Facebook this morning. Honor your mom today! • •• ••• •• • Now, to the question of the day! Can the Astros run away…
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Oakland A’s: AL West Division rival’s review
Dan and Chip are taking a look at the Astros’ AL West competition over the next several days. Last week, Dan started things off with the Mariners. Today, Chip takes a look at the Athletics’ chances against a toughening western division. Oakland A’s. Entering their 49th season in Oakland. 2016 Record. 69-93, 5th in the AL West…
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