Astros need to get their offensive mojo back
Three games is really not a slump, but in a seven game series it can be a killer trend that needs to be reversed. And that is where the Houston … Continue reading
Astros must live in the present because Yankees win the past
Looking at baseball history is extremely daunting when previewing the Houston Astros vs. the New York Yankees playoff matchup. The Yankees have made playoff appearances in 53 seasons. The Astros have … Continue reading
Astros: Foot on the throat time
This may seem like a Debbie Downer post, but despite the Astros wonderful, dominant 8-2 bookend wins over the Boston Red Sox, they have a lot of work to do. … Continue reading
10 reasons the Astros will beat the Red Sox
The Astros rarely have entered a post-season where they were favored in any series. But they sure should be favored to win this time against the Red Sox. You doubt … Continue reading
ChipalattAwards: September was full of promise
September (plus one game in October) was an interesting month for the Astros as they put up a very good 21-8 record during the month and fell short of holding … Continue reading
Astros heading into the playoffs: It just doesn’t matter!
In his first real starring role, back in 1979, Bill Murray goes out on a limb and plays a comical, slacker, non-conformance camp counselor in the movie Meatballs. At one … Continue reading
The Astros’ rotation: A reason they can go deep into the playoffs
In 2016, the Astros’ starting pitching had a 4.06 ERA which was fifth in the AL and 1.29 WHIP which was sixth in the AL. Their starters were pretty good … Continue reading
2015 vs. 2017 Astros’ playoffs: Two years is a long time
I’m at that age where I not only have forgotten more than most people know, I seem to forget every day most everything I used to know. Therefore it is … Continue reading
