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Jose Altuve’s Return Should Bolster The Lineup’s Power Output

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Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The star second baseman’s return will at least help alleviate some of the lineup’s struggles this season. By isolated power (ISO), only four teams have posted a lower rate than the Astros at .133. Reds: .131 Tigers: .121 Guardians: .113 Nationals: .110 For a defending World Series champion, that list isn’t exactly where you’d like to … [Read more...] about Jose Altuve’s Return Should Bolster The Lineup’s Power Output

Series Preview — Oakland Athletics Visit Houston Astros

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Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Houston hosts the Oakland A’s for a three-game set at Minute Maid Park starting tonight at 7:10 PM CT. The Houston Astros welcome the Oakland Athletics to Minute Maid Park for a three-game set starting tonight. Tonight will be the first of 13 meetings this season between the two clubs, with another three-game … [Read more...] about Series Preview — Oakland Athletics Visit Houston Astros

Sports World Reacts To The Kelvin Sampson Announcement

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WICHITA, KS - MARCH 15: Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at INTRUST Arena on March 15, 2018 in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) We're about a month and a half away from Houston, Cincinnati, and UCF joining the … [Read more...] about Sports World Reacts To The Kelvin Sampson Announcement

Look: Kelvin Sampson Appears To Make Decision On NBA

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Earlier this week, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson met with the Milwaukee Bucks to discuss their head-coaching job.  Sampson was an assistant coach for the Bucks from 2008-2011. In 2014, he left the NBA behind to coach Houston. Fortunately for Houston fans, it sounds like Sampson is staying put for at least a bit … [Read more...] about Look: Kelvin Sampson Appears To Make Decision On NBA