Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Ronel Blanco sparkles behind good run support After posting a 9+ ERA in Spring Training, and after his second regular season start in which he allowed four runs in less than two innings, I figured Ronel Blanco was just another one-season wonder after his surprising debut in 2024. After tonight’s 6.2 innings pitched allowing only one run, two … [Read more...] about Astros Take Second Straight Game and Series, Winning 5-1 Over Blue Jays
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 22, 2025
Zach Dezenzo | Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Welcome to the Tuesday Boil! It’s Tuesday, and here’s a Boil, right on time! Houston Astros News Astros 2025: Weekend Thoughts (Chipalatta) Hunter’s on a heater! Brown increases league-best scoreless streak to 24 frames Forrest Whitley’s number change has Astros’ reliever channeling 2x Cy Young winner (CTH) Astros’ early … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: April 22, 2025
Today in Astros history – April 22
What happened today in team history? 1980 - Nolan’s first Astros win After signing with the Houston Astros to baseball’s first million-dollars-per-year contract, flamethrower Nolan Ryan gets his first win as an Astro, throwing seven shutout innings against the Cincinnati Reds en route to a 8-0 win. Ryan stuck out seven while walking another six, but still managed to walk away … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – April 22
Steven Okert Has Been Fantastic So Far
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images I’m a bit of a sucker for journeyman relievers unexpectedly becoming a stud. Specifically regarding Houston in recent years, Rafael Montero was that guy in 2022, while Tayler Scott had a career-best season in 2024. There are numerous examples every season in baseball of a pitcher who suddenly becomes a viable option in the bullpen. There … [Read more...] about Steven Okert Has Been Fantastic So Far
Game 23 Thread. April 22, 2025, 7:10 CT. Blue Jays @ Astros
Erik Williams-Imagn Images Ronel Blanco goes against a splendid Chris Bassitt After a slow start last night, Astros bats busted loose, and it was the rookie that made the biggest impact. No, not THAT rookie, it was Zach Dezenzo with two doubles. Hunter Brown is the pitching story of all MLB right now. He has 24 straight scoreless innings. Maybe he should have pitched … [Read more...] about Game 23 Thread. April 22, 2025, 7:10 CT. Blue Jays @ Astros