What happened today in team history? 2002 - Astros field debut After the naming rights for the stadium were taken away from Enron after filing for bankruptcy late 2001, the Astros introduced the public to the newly named “Astros Field” with a game against the Red Sox. The field was stripped of all its branding that had anything to do with Enron. It wouldn’t be till later in … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – March 29
Game Three Pre-Game. The Astros go for their first series win tonight against the Mets
Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images Spencer Arrighetti gets his first start of the season. The ghosts of Spring Training, good and bad, still haunt the Astros in this young season. The Astros were among the worst teams offensively in the Spring, and although one would hope that would change once the season began, it hasn’t. In two games, the Astros have managed three … [Read more...] about Game Three Pre-Game. The Astros go for their first series win tonight against the Mets
The Extra Base Hits Are Lacking, Astros Lose 3-1 to Mets
Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images This is the time of year when I typically don’t stress about the games. My taxes, due in a couple of weeks, yes, stress me. Baseball games? Ask me again in May. Yes, each one matters, but there are still 160 games left in the regular season. There is ample time before we can reach any firm conclusions about this team, its … [Read more...] about The Extra Base Hits Are Lacking, Astros Lose 3-1 to Mets
Astros Crawfish Boil: March 28, 2025
Cam Smith | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Welcome to the first in-season weekend edition of the Houston Astros Crawfish Boil. Welcome to the first of many mornings after. Now that the 2025 baseball season is underway, we have more to look forward to than just roster moves, whatever links that hack Kraczkowski puts in the Boil, and all the other bells and … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: March 28, 2025
Astros Game 2 Thread and Preview. March 28, 2025, 7:10 CT. Mets @ Astros
Photo by Kevin M. Cox/MLB Photos via Getty Images Hunter Brown tries to maintain the Astros’ run for a unbeaten season. The Astros are in first place! May they stay above .500 all year. Who knows, with Cam Smith, they may never lose another game. And how about that Jake Meyers! OK, back to Earth. The Astros brought some disturbing trends from Spring Training into this … [Read more...] about Astros Game 2 Thread and Preview. March 28, 2025, 7:10 CT. Mets @ Astros