Astros Legends Series: Chris Burke
He lands on every Astros fans list of top historical moments. Game 4 of the 2005 NLDS lasted…
Astros Legend Series: Ken Forsch
The Legend Series is a series of interviews with Astros stars of the past, conducted by Craig Larson…
Astros “Opening Day” Memories | The Crawfish Boxes
They might be the two best words in all of sports. “Opening Day” “One of my favorite memories…
Four Big Questions With Former Astros GM Tim Purpura
A week after the All-Star Break in 2005, the Houston Astros were swept in St. Louis. The loss…
In the lab: A look at Astros financials
I also write a regular feature over at Battle Red Blog. It is called “Value of Things” and…
In The Lab: Jose Altuve and the HOF Index
It often is hard to separate analysis and fandom. If you ask most Astros fan to name the…
Astros Franchise Favorites: Htown Wheelhouse Edition
Recently MLB Network hosts Houston native Robert Flores and Harold Reynolds released their own Houston Astros Franchise Favorite…
In The Lab: A Look at Former Astros OF Carlos Beltran
We have hit the lull in between the hot stove league and Spring Training. There will be more…
TRISTAR Turns 40: Houston’s Collector Tradition Still Feels Like Home
Since I was a child, TRISTAR has been a part of a yearly pilgrimage to the once Hobby…
In The Lab: An Historical Look at the Astros Offense
Often, the biggest problem with complex statistics is that there is not a good enough frame of reference.…
In appreciation of Framber Valdez
Legitimate prospects out of Latin America sign for at least six-figure signing bonuses, and they do so when…
News & Rumors: The Crawfish Boil 1/3/2026
Welcome to the first offseason Crawfish Boil of 2026! Just like a real crawfish boil – everything is…