Category: Astros
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What I am thinking, and why you should care
This has been a crazy season for the Astros: they were as cold in the first third of the season as former 3B Alex Bregman always was, then had an Alex Bregman warm-weather improvement for the second third of the season. And now we are part of the way into the last third of the…
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Astros 2026: By the numbers
As the Astros begin a critical series out west in San Diego, this blogger has come to a decision. In this very tight race to the playoffs, all series are critical, so we will not be using that adjective anymore.
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ChipalattAwards for July 2026
The Astros were 13-10 in July, including a 9-1 run at the end of the month that gave them a 0.5-game lead in the AL West. How do the Astros’ stats look vs. the other teams in the American League in July?
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That WAS just one series…
This was going to be a post for the ChipalattAwards for July, which is about 2/3 finished, but your humble writing servant could not ignore the wonders of this weekend sweep of the Rangers.
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Astros 2026: It’s only one series…
Yes, it is only a three-game series for the Houston Astros vs. the Texas Rangers, who lead them by 1/2 game in the AL West. Yes, there is more than 30% of the season to go.
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Astros 2026: Multiple choice
After the insane comeback the Astros made Monday night (which was a total dumpster fire meltdown by the Angels), where they flipped the game in the ninth inning, scoring four runs on one hit, it feels like time for a multiple-choice post. Why? Because I just feel like it.
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Astros 2026: Quicky questions
To be totally truthful – today I am prepping for the type of procedure tomorrow where you have to uhhhhh – clear the pipes today. So, I am looking to do a quick and easy post where my dear readers must do all the work.
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Astros’ 2026: Yes, no, maybe
Every time I start to write about the Astros since the All Star break, I am torn apart by the situation. Yes, the Astros are only 3-1/2 games back in the division with plenty of time to make up ground. No, they are going nowhere if Hunter Brown is as reliable as Tatsuya Imai. Maybe…
