The Astros have just passed the 20% mark of the season, far enough to at least note the trends to this point performance-wise for the team and players. The following is a totally biased look at the over-performers, under-performers and those living up to expectations. The bias is based on a combination of statistics and…

Happy Mother’s Day! Shout out to every mom, including my own 80-year-old mom in Natchitoches. I’ve included pictures here, one of her at 19 and the other of she with my 86-year-old dad at the end. A classic photo. Just thought I’d jump in today with a quick entry to point out some of the…

Over the past few months — even years — fans and media have debated the timeline for return to respectability and competitiveness for the Astros. Whether it’s ahead of schedule or right on target with The Plan, we may never know. But… Make no mistake: The time is now. The Astros, indeed, have entered a…

Wow. Just wow. The Rangers come to town and suddenly the 2013 Astros come out to play. I half expected to see Carlos Pena, Ronny Cedeno and Matt Pagnozzi in the lineup. I mean that was ugly. So, did anything good come of losing three straight to the Rangers? Anything at all? Well, I think…

The art of Houston Astros blog posting (we are professionals – though we don’t get paid – so, don’t try this at home, though that is where we do our best work) is a lot more enjoyable when the local nine is in first place and kicking bottoms rather than (fill in any occasion since the Astros…