Houston Astros

Astros Rebound With 9-2 Win Over Tigers

For a while, Hunter Brown appeared to be a contender for AL Rookie of the Year. Through June 13, the dynamic right-hander posted a 3.35 ERA and 3.29 FIP in 75 ¹⁄₃ innings. While his 27.1% strikeout rate caught plenty of attention then, his 8.5% walk rate was just as encouraging. Yes, a walk rate that is the equivalent of the league average this season was progress for Brown, who had some notorious control issues in the minor leagues. Plenty of indicators were flashing positive for Brown and the only pressing question for a while was how would the Astros manage his workload in the summer.

No days off: Bregman cranks out 3 hits, 4 RBIs

Game Story: Brown fans 9 in 5 sharp IP ▶️

A Couple of Pitching Thoughts and Concerns

Typically, I have a couple of saved files full of notes about different players. Sometimes I expand on these notes further and making a full length post out of it. Other times I scrap it due to it not really being much of anything. That said, today’s post is what happens when I find myself unable to delete it off my laptop or make it a single article. Odds are high that I’ll explore the latter once the season is over and we see how the second half shakes out. But I do want to share at least a couple of observations about a pair of Astros’ pitchers who have had reversed fortunes this summer.

Game 131 Thread. August 26, 2023, 5:10 CT. Astros @ Tigers

Hunter Brown takes the mound to stop the Astros' heartbreaking three game skid and perhaps salvage playoff hopes.

Injuries & Moves: Maton's return imminent

Astros in unusual late-season spot -- a close pennant race

The Houston Astros and the bumpy road ahead

As even a Hollywood legend would tell you, might want to buckle up.

Astros Prospect Report: August 25th

See how the prospects performed last night.

Astros Lose 4-1 Heartbreaker in Detroit

Coming off a 2-5 homestand, the Astros found themselves not only chasing the Rangers but also trying to hold off the Mariners. The AL West, in short order, has embraced chaos. Not exactly where I envisioned the defending champions in late August, but here they are. For the first time since 2016 — 2020 was basically a short sample — the AL West is completely up for grabs. A compelling, yet stressful development.

Valdez nearly pulls off second no-no ... this month

Game Story: Altuve drives in run No. 30 ▶️

Verlander returns to Detroit to face Tigers in series wrap

Game 130 Thread. August 25, 2023, 5:40 CT. Astros @ Tigers

Framber takes the mound trying for a great reset

Astros’ Extra Inning Record & Playoff Update

Thinking about the Astros’ poor extra inning record and continuing to follow the Playoff Odds

France's start goes sideways as finale gets away from Astros' arms

Astros still chasing first after latest loss to Boston

Game Story: Bregman plates Astros' lone run in finale ▶️

The best 20-20 prospect candidates -- one from each team

Game Story: Abreu doubles in return ▶️