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Displaced Texan, adopted by the UK. MotoGP, BSB, WSBK, Astros, Cowboys (painfully) If I had an elephant and a giraffe I could charge admission. 🐢 , 🐈 "I never expected to live this long!" 8647 Gig β€˜em πŸ‘

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#Astros

13.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly true and probably higher hurdles to get over.

13.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bryan Abreu to fill in for Josh Hader β€” and showcase himself as a closer before free agency

I guess it is already a foregone conclusion that Abreu is headed for the door after this season. That feels painful but then every time we lose home-grown stars to free agency, that's how it feels.

#Astros

Free article.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

13.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Astros closer Josh Hader to miss Opening Day, start season on IL with bicep issue (Gift Article) Josh Hader reported to camp behind schedule after feeling soreness in his bicep during an offseason bullpen session.

#Astros

Free read.

Not ideal but appropriately cautious?

www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

11.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 players who have a strong case to make Houston's Opening Day roster This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

#Astros

www.mlb.com/news/5-astro...

11.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Most nearly 2am here but I’m hanging tough so far.

#WBC

08.03.2026 01:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

More than a few of us Texans here. ;-)

08.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They have shown really well so far. Understandably, I am pulling for both sides to win.

08.03.2026 01:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the early 90’s I was known for dragging all the TV β€˜s into the lounge on days when there were conflicting sports schedules.

I am thankful for 70” TV’s, iPads and iPhones.

08.03.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, there is a few weeks to left and we will see where this goes however the lack of performance sure puts a different spin on the ostensible trade of Paredes.

Also, if Walker does not perform, and Dana is the one that advocated that acquisition, he may be hanging out his shingle on LinkedIn soon.

07.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Have been thinking the same ....

Looking through Walker's previous season's spring training stats. Where there is any amount of reasonable PA's, he has never been less than 250-ish on average.

07.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is it too early or can I start to be disappointed?

Are we going to sit 20 million on the bench and play someone else @ first?

I still got that cricket bat. Expedited shipping will get it there by midweek.

#Astros

07.03.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reddit AMA with beat reporter Brian McTaggart This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

#Astros

www.mlb.com/news/astros-...

07.03.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As far as Walker goes, if they would let him use it I will send him a cricket bat.

Just might help …..

Maybe.

05.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Where before each pitcher had to adjust to each individual umpire’s strike zone idiosyncrasies, that’s mostly out the window now.

It may be that Bacon has always had some fat on one side, or cut thin elsewhere, the zone is well and truly set now. Lots of folks having to adapt.i

05.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlight: Czechia at Korea (03/05/2026) | MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Czechia vs. Korea at Tokyo Dome

Shay Whitcomb went 2 for 4 with 3 RBI as Korea thumped Czechia 11 to 4.

#Astros

www.mlb.com/gameday/7881...

05.03.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Riley Unroe having some great plate appearances.

04.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Astros Notes: Outfield, Rotation, Pearson Astros skipper Joe Espada demurs on naming his starting outfield as the front office explores trade options. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

#Astros

www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/astr...

04.03.2026 08:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Paredes at 1B today it seems.

Walker at DH.

#Astros

03.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ostensibly Javier is pitching which should be interesting.

I know it is "practice" and I'll feel a bit less wary once the bats get busy.

Thanks for making me smile!

03.03.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I sure could use some encouragement.

#Astros

03.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0

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03.03.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#Astros

02.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | The Big Problem With Tariffs Isn’t the Rates. It’s the Corruption.

Trump’s tariffs are not only unconstitutional, they are a vehicle of corruption.

I hope the in the fullness of time Trump and all those involved have to stand before the courts for this and so much more.

Free read from my sub.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/o...

02.03.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

DeVos is quite green yet but his clean sheet and his stats make him worth watching in the future.

28.02.2026 08:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Once undrafted, this Astros prospect possesses keen eye at plate WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros have been working with hitters this spring to have a better approach at the plate, which means cutting down on strikeouts and taking more walks. The very early resu...

#Astros

www.mlb.com/astros/news/...

26.02.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#Astros

24.02.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The robot umps are here: What to watch for with ABS this MLB spring training (Gift Article) MLB's ABS challenge system is up and running this spring β€”Β and it's about to change baseball profoundly. Here's everything you need to know.

I thought that this was relevant and good enough to be posted on the #Astros feed.

Free read.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

23.02.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#Astros

23.02.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MLB Scores - February 22, 2026 - ESPN Live scores for MLB games on February 22, 2026 on ESPN. Includes box scores, video highlights, play breakdowns and updated odds.

#Astros playing again today at 12:05 on MLBtv

www.espn.com/mlb/scoreboa...

22.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0