Fans seeking autographs at Comerica Park. | David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Five Statistical Points Related to the Astros Let’s talk about five statistical facts related to the Astros. No real rhyme or reason for selecting these items—other than they interest me. But they are pieces to the jig saw puzzle that is the Astros 2023 season. And, oh yes, the “fifth” thing … [Read more...] about Five Astros Related Things
Archives for August 2023
Altuve Hits For the Cycle, “Cycletuve” Breaking T-Shirt
Hall of Fame Bound. Add this one to your collection. They didn’t think he should even be allowed in the tryout. But he showed up and turned heads. They didn’t think he’d ever make the bigs. But he showed out at every level and they couldn’t keep him down. They thought he’d never be more than a low-impact singles hitter on a losing team. But he showed the world that a little man … [Read more...] about Altuve Hits For the Cycle, “Cycletuve” Breaking T-Shirt
Comparing Jose Altuve, Craig Biggio’s eerily similar Astros resumes
Houston's second baseman is mirroring the franchise's all-time hits leader through their age-33 seasons. … [Read more...] about Comparing Jose Altuve, Craig Biggio’s eerily similar Astros resumes
Houston Dash Host Kansas City for the Final Installment of 2023 Derby-Q
The Dash continues their pursuit to return to the NWSL Playoffs with a match against the Kansas City Current on Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. CT at... … [Read more...] about Houston Dash Host Kansas City for the Final Installment of 2023 Derby-Q
NBA 2023–24 Early Power Rankings, Part 2: The Below Average
In today’s NBA, it is important to remember that teams seldom actually fall between a straightforward “good” or “bad”. The vast majority of franchises find themselves stuck in the middle, where odds of a championship are just as unexciting as ones for a high draft pick. Basically, the teams in this tier are as average as can get. Average is a large spectrum though, ranging from … [Read more...] about NBA 2023–24 Early Power Rankings, Part 2: The Below Average