Will Dylan Cease be an Astro in 2026? One MLB insider is leaning that direction. Another insider confirms Christian Walker was and is on the trade block. What does a Walker trade net Houston? And where in the world is Jim Crane?
The organization moves on from a couple of stars from the 2022 Championship team. The Astros have reportedly found their new hitting coach but can he work miracles? Is MLB media glossing over the Dodgers financial advantage?
Astros lose another member of the coaching staff. Former MLB exec projects hefty free agency price tags. Has the NBA's scandal taught us anything about how MLB handled their scandal?
Should Astros go for JV, part 3? Springer's Dinger opens old wounds. The only realistic scenario for a Bregman homecoming is...
Will Houston's internal overhaul actually lead to positive results? Was the Astros head athletic trainer scapegoated? Will 2 consecutive seasons without a postseason win influence Jim Crane's offseason approach?
Is Joe Espada's seat a little warm? Could Framber return for one more season? Is Houston a healthy season away from another Postseason berth? Would Jim Crane make another run at Alex Bregman for 2026?
The 2025 season eulogy, how it will be remembered a couple years from now, and the top priorities that must be address for Houston to bounce back in 2026.
After dropping 2 to the A's, the Astros are desperate for W's and a little luck.
After being swept by Seattle, and with Jeremy Pena sidelined, Houston is left with their playoff hopes teetering on a razor's edge. What's the path to the postseason and has Christian Walker's 2026 fate already been decided?
The Astros swept the Rangers out of Houston, keep the Silver Boot, but Yordan's boot is the upmost concern as the series against Seattle looms large.
After a losing roadtrip, the division lead slips to Seattle. Is Framber cooked? Altuve hurt, Paredes getting better?
After another weak offensive showing in Toronto, the Astros seem poised to lose a Division lead they've held for most of the season. But while the theme of the season has been the overwhelming amount of injuries, the lineup (outside of Parades) is pretty much intact down the stretch. So who's really to blame for the current state the team finds themselves in, and will it lead to wholesale changes in the offseason?
After getting Silver Boot'ed out of Arlington, Houston is left to figure out how to course-correct in time to salvage their top spot in the Division. What's the better option for Jose Altuve in the #3 hole? Is the number of arms on the IL with elbow inflammation the obvious red flag it appears?
Following the pitching implosion against the Yankees, the Astros head out on a crucial roadtrip that could tilt their Division chances in either direction. Is the rotation cooked? Where does the team go with Framber for the remainder of the season?
Examining Houston's inability to seize their softer schedule, the recent string of solid pitching performances, how does the organization address offense shortcomings without touching the coaching staff, and digging into the threat of the upcoming 3 series.
Astros take the series against Colorado by the slimmest of margins but all eyes have been on Yordan Alvarez who already looks back to form. With Luis Garcia's return on the horizon, and McCullers headed to the bullen, can Houston find enough good pitching to solidify their rotation and finish strong down the stretch?
The bats came alive in Baltimore but not before losing another leverage arm to the IL. Examining the concern levels for Houston's pitching depth, the Yordan domino effect, re-evaluating the trade deadline moves with hindsight, and the possibility of Divisional realignment.
Reacting to the Astros being on the wrong side of another sweep, the seriousness of Framber's recent performances, and Houston's primary variables to salvage this stretch.
The Astros head to Detroit reeling after getting embarrassed by the Orioles. The SCS crew examines how Houston still has the odds in their favor, how Joe Espada may juggle the returning starters, and whether this next 14 game stretch could ultimately decide whether the Astros could miss the postseason.
Things learned from the Red Sox series, discussing Abreu as the primary leverage option, and opportunities to rebuild a possible cushion in the Division race.