Series Preview: Washington Nationals @ Houston Astros
After the worst-case scenario against the A’s, the Houston Astros look to salvage something from this home-stand by…
Reflecting on Astros Options at the Deadline
With less than a week remaining before the mid-season trade deadline, we are getting close to decision time.…
Series Preview: Houston Astros @ Arizona Diamondbacks
The Astros, having avoided a sweep in Seattle, continue their western US swing by visiting the Diamondbacks. If…
Astros drafted a few second basemen…
Looking at the second day of the Astros’ draft, I was struck by the number of hitters who…
Post All-Star Preview: 3 Astros who could benefit from a strong 2nd half
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a FanPost written by a new member of TCB, Clayton Anderson.…
3 Astros Things… – The Crawfish Boxes
Let’s look at three quick topics related to the Astros. Hunter Brown Regression Hunter Brown’s final two starts…
Astros lineup held together with duct tape and wire
In recent days, half of the Astros’ lineup has been comprised of Zack Short, Taylor Trammel, Cooper Hummel,…
Actual Production vs. Predicted Production
A baseball season isn’t necessarily one full marathon. It can be many seasons within one. Player performance goes…
Looking at Astros “x” and “z” stats
Baseball has just passed the half way mark of the season. And that makes us wonder what is…
An Alternative Trade Target – The Crawfish Boxes
My colleague Clack commented on the pursuit of Cedric Mullins. I have hardly anything to add to that…
Should the Astros pursue Cedric Mullins?
It’s no secret that the Astros would like to have a LH ‘professional hitter” in the lineup. USA…
3 Astros Things – The Crawfish Boxes
Some brief discussion points as the Astros head into a tough part of the schedule. Astros Playoff Odds…