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2 weeks ago |
climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole
Good night, sweet prince. Houston Astros fans have long been irritated by right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley. There was a time when the former first-round pick was the crown jewel of the Astros' farm system, and seemed destined to be a frontline in at the top of the team's starting rotation. Unfortunately, injuries, coupled with a drug suspension in 2018, derailed his progress and after being designated for assignment over the weekend, his future with Houston is on thin ice.
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2 weeks ago |
climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole
For many Houston Astros fans, Dusty Baker's legacy as manager is a complicated one. During a very difficult time for the franchise, Baker came in and immediately stabilized the Astros' clubhouse. He also went to two World Series, including a win in 2022, during four seasons — which is pretty wild when you think about. Baker was also infuriatingly stubborn when it came to decision-making and oftentimes ignored common sense. Baker is now telling his side of the story.
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3 weeks ago |
climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole
The Houston Astros were thrilled when catcher Walker Janek fell to them in the first-round of the 2024 MLB Draft. While the Astros wasted no time selecting Janek their top pick, his first look at pro ball last year was actually disappointing. Thankfully, it looks like it just took one piece of advice about his approach and an offseason to implement it to help get Janek back on track. Most experts agree that Janek is likely to be a good defensive catcher.
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3 weeks ago |
climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole
Having watched the front office overhauled the roster during the offseason, Houston Astros fans had every right to be nervous before the 2025 season began. So far, things seem to be working out well. Pitching depth in the starting rotation is a real problem now, but the Astros have made things work and find themselves firmly in the hunt for another AL West title.
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3 weeks ago |
climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole
Unfortunately for the Houston Astros, their victory over the hapless Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday came at a significant cost. The game was under rain delay for over three hours which meant the Astros, who had to fly to Cleveland immediately after the game, didn't get much sleep last night. It's fair to say that Astros General Manager Dana Brown was not a fan of the decision.
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