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- 1 hour ago Astros are rolling with a bullpen day on Tuesday
Climbing Tal's Hill — For the first time this season, the Astros will not be using a starting pitcher from their Opening Day roster. In today’s baseball, that streak is simply impressive. Lance McCullers strained a muscle in right forearm swinging a bat on August 4th at Dodger Stadium. In turn, he was placed on the DL the following […] Astros are rolling with a bullpen day on Tuesday - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
1 hour ago - 13 hours ago Astros get some help from Triple-A by recalling Jose Altuve
Climbing Tal's Hill — Jose Altuve is expected to be activated before tomorrow’s Astros game. Just one day after making his Triple-A debut, Jose Altuve got the news that he will be activated by the Astros from the DL before Tuesday’s game. After making his MLB debut in 2011, the 28-year-old second baseman hit the DL in his MLB […] Astros get some help from Triple-A by recalling Jose Altuve - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
13 hours ago - 15 hours ago Astros rumors: Daniel Murphy claimed by an unknown team
Climbing Tal's Hill — It would be surprising if Daniel Murphy dropped to the Astros on the waiver wire, but an unknown team is rumored to have claimed him. According to Joel Sherman, “Washington’s Daniel Murphy was claimed before he reached the Yankees.” The claiming team is unknown, all we know is it is not the New York Yankees. […] Astros rumors: Daniel Murphy claimed by an unknown team - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
15 hours ago - Aug 20, 2018 Astros Observations: Strikeouts and Home Runs
Climbing Tal's Hill — While the 2018 season is still ongoing, a pair of Astros’ starters have already made their mark with the franchise. The Astros look to build off a much-needed win in Oakland as they trek into the Pacific Northwest to challenge the Mariners. Similar to the preceding series, their three-game set against Seattle will be crucial […] Astros Observations: Strikeouts and Home Runs - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Aug 20, 2018
- 2 hours ago Houston Astros: Three keys to winning the AL West pennant
House of Houston — The Houston Astros have found themselves locked into a surprising three-way race for the AL West Pennant. Let’s take a look at three keys to securing the division crown. At a little over the 3/4 point of the season, we find the Houston Astros locked into a three-way battle for the lead in the AL West […] Houston Astros: Three keys to winning the AL West pennant - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
2 hours ago - Aug 15, 2018 Houston Sports: How these teams can unlock Bud Light Victory Fridges
House of Houston — Bud Light seems to have finally given the Browns a reason to win, free beer for the first win of the season. What would it take for the Houston sports teams to unlock a beer fridge of their own? Fortunately for us, the Houston sports teams aren’t nearly as bad as the Cleveland Browns have […] Houston Sports: How these teams can unlock Bud Light Victory Fridges - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
Aug 15, 2018 - Aug 15, 2018 Houston Astros: Five guys who need to step up for team’s playoff push
House of Houston — The Houston Astros are in a battle for the AL West division crown. Let’s take a look at 5 guys who need to step up for the playoff push. The Houston Astros are currently on a nine-game home losing streak, something this club has done in 50 years. This streak has been mixed up with […] Houston Astros: Five guys who need to step up for team’s playoff push - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
Aug 15, 2018 - Aug 14, 2018 Houston Astros: Dealing with Offensive Ebb and Flow
House of Houston — The defending world champion Houston Astros are dealing with the same thing now as they did last August: the injury bug. However, there’s no need to hit the panic button. The Houston Astros are coming off of a soul-piercing 4 game home sweep by their divisional rivals, the Seattle Mariners. With many key players out, […] Houston Astros: Dealing with Offensive Ebb and Flow - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
Aug 14, 2018
- 2 hours ago Astros Prospect Report: August 20th, 2018
The Crawfish Boxes — See how the prospects performed last night AAA: Fresno Grizzlies (72-54) OFF AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (76-48) OFF A+: Buies Creek Astros (70-53) OFF A: Quad Cities River Bandits (72-55) won 6-5 (BOX SCORE) Abreu started and had his first rough outing of the season allowing 4 runs 5.2 innings, though he did strike out 8. The offense first got on the board in the 4th inning on Shaver and Angarita run scoring singles. In the 5th inning Taylor connected on a 3 run HR, his 8th of the season. Schreiber added a solo HR in the 6th, which would end up being the game winning run. Feldmann struck...
2 hours ago - 11 hours ago Game Recap: Cano Clout Cans Astros. M’s Take Series Opener 7-4
The Crawfish Boxes — Astros and A’s again tied for AL West lead. With the injury to Lance McCullers, there has been much speculation as to who would replace him in the rotation for tomorrow’s game. Many believed it might be the bullpen ace with the 2nd lowest ERA in MLB,* Collin McHugh. It will not be McHugh. He was brought into tonight’s game in high leverage to preserve a 4-4 tie. Instead, Robinson Cano, just back from PED suspension, slammed a three run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure Seattle’s fifth straight victory over the Astros. Pitching, hitting and even defensive failures...
11 hours ago - 15 hours ago Game Thread no. 123. Houston Astros at Seattle M’s. Aug. 20, 2018, 3:10 CDT
The Crawfish Boxes — The Astros (75-49, 1st in AL West) continue their West Coast farewell tour with 2018’s penultimate series against the Mariners (71-53, 3rd in AL West) The Astros seek to increase their lead in a tight AL West race. The Mariner’s, although in third place, are still within striking distance at 4.5 games behind the Astros. The Astros will play tonight without the services of the reinjured George Springer, who has a quad injury. On the mound, Gerrit Cole faces venerable Felix Hernandez. Here are the lineups. For Your Viewing and Listening Pleasure Game 1: Monday, August...
15 hours ago - 19 hours ago Astros Top Prospect Report: 8/13 - 8/19
The Crawfish Boxes — Your weekly update on the Astros prospects Here is your weekly look at how the Astros top prospects are performing. I will be using the newly updated top 30 prospects at AstrosFuture.com. 1. Forrest Whitley, RHP (AA) This Week: 2 G, 5.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K 2018 Season Stats: 8 G, 3.76 ERA, 26.1 IP, 15 H, 11 ER, 12 BB, 34 K 2. Kyle Tucker, OF (MLB) This Week: 3 G, 1-for-4, BB 2018 Season Stats: 20 G, .154 BA/.466 OPS, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, SB 3. Yordan Alvarez, OF (AAA) This Week: 4 G, .200 BA (3-for-15), 2 2B, RBI 2018 Season Stats: 77 G, .288 BA/.910 OPS, 17 2B, 19 HR, 64 RBI, 6 SB 4....
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