Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports One of the great games in Astros history Today is Memorial Day. Let us here remember those who made the Final Sacrifice to secure the freedom of our country. On Memorial Day, May 29th, 2017, the Astros made us dare to believe. Even though coming into the series with the Twins their record was 35 and 16, after 55 years of disappointment, it was … [Read more...] about The Memorial Day Massacre, 2017. Astros Crush Twins 16-8
Houston Astros: The MLB’s testing protocols remain in question for season
The Houston Astros should hopefully be resuming play soon after the MLB and MLBPA reach an agreement but the COVID-19 testing protocols remain in question. The Houston Astros are working hard — albeit safely — in regard to getting their players ready for the start of the season. As things start to edge into the […] Houston Astros: The MLB’s testing protocols remain in question … [Read more...] about Houston Astros: The MLB’s testing protocols remain in question for season
Astros Crawfish Boil: Memorial Day 2020
Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Start your Memorial Day with some of the best Astros links around Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here. Astros News The Astros took a step toward reopening as Minute Maid Park and the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is now open for … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: Memorial Day 2020
Now 47, Colón still hoping to pitch again in major leagues
NEW YORK (AP) — Bartolo Colón refuses to entertain the idea of retirement. It doesn’t matter that he didn’t pitch in 2019 and that on Sunday he turned 47. He craves one more shot in the majors. “I’m not retired. That’s not in my mind,” Colón told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “I’m still hoping of reaching my goal of pitching 46 innings. I’ll sign with the first … [Read more...] about Now 47, Colón still hoping to pitch again in major leagues
Houston Astros re-opening facilities are preparing players for a new normal
The Houston Astros will be re-opening their facilities, meaning the start of the season is getting closer. This move prepares players for a new normal. The Houston Astros are getting closer to the start of the season with the recent announcement of them being able to open their facilities to players for individual workouts. This […] Houston Astros re-opening facilities are … [Read more...] about Houston Astros re-opening facilities are preparing players for a new normal
Tim Kelly: Texans running backs stable will open up play-calling
The Houston Texans’ top two running backs in David Johnson and Duke Johnson both have unique skills as pass-catchers. David tallied 208 catches for 2,219 yards and 15 touchdowns in his five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. This receiving production from a running back amplifies what they already have with Duke, who caught 44 passes for 410 yards and three touchdowns in his … [Read more...] about Tim Kelly: Texans running backs stable will open up play-calling
Texans' Deshaun Watson has 2nd most QB pressures allowed since 2017
One of the hard-luck situations that still follows around Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is the amount of pressure he takes on drop-backs. Going off of sacks alone, the former 2017 first-round pick has sustained 125 sacks with an NFL-high 62 in 2018. Though the sack total dropped to 44 in 2019, sixth-most in the NFL, Watson tends to throw under inordinate … [Read more...] about Texans' Deshaun Watson has 2nd most QB pressures allowed since 2017
4 reasons the Texans offense could be more explosive in 2020
The Houston Texans traded DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals on March 16. This opening transaction on the first day of legal tampering in the 2020 free agency period has become the focal point of all analysis of the Houston Texans offense. However, the Texans have made changes and had areas produce growth that aren’t getting as much fanfare. Here are four reasons why the … [Read more...] about 4 reasons the Texans offense could be more explosive in 2020
Touchdown Wire places Texans offense in the bottom half of the NFL
The Houston Texans offense is either getting underestimated or accurately assessed in the doldrums of the 2020 offseason. Mark Schofield of Touchdown Wire ranked all 32 of the NFL’s offenses, and he placed the Texans at No. 17 overall. If this were purely a ranking of quarterbacks, the Houston Texans would check in much higher up this list. But Deshaun Watson is just one man. … [Read more...] about Touchdown Wire places Texans offense in the bottom half of the NFL