If there’s one thing the Astros should have learned this season it’s this: You can’t play all kids, all the time and hope to win consistently. Sure, there will be some streaks, highlights, breakthroughs and even breakouts, but a team needs some veterans just like a house needs weight-bearing walls. Today, let’s examine the nucleus…

Believe it or not, virtually every Astros’ opponent this season is presently above .500. Here are a few lists on this Thursday, including (below) the complete list of 2014 Astros’ opponents and their current records. “…players get better when they leave and new guys get worse when they come here.” Sandy. Okay, here’s a list…

Three runs the Astros didn’t score. Three. Minimum. What Really Happened: Jose Altuve leads off the game with a single to left field. Then he promptly gets thrown out trying to steal. One out, no one on base. The man at the plate when Altuve got caught, Dexter Fowler, then triples to right field. Man on…

So, you’re frustrated, out of patience, probably depressed and virtually hopeless as it concerns the Astros. Yes, I know. You may recall that Dan and Brian talked me off the ledge last week and I all but called for the firing of Bo Porter if the team isn’t improved by July. But before you throw…