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And So It Begins...
November brings the first roster moves
Nov 3 • Marty Coleman
The Last Game
As the World Series winds down, the finality becomes reality
Oct 27 • Marty Coleman
A Walking Disaster
The Astros walked 650 batters, but it’s somehow worse than that
Oct 13 • Marty Coleman
Astros GM: No-Win Situation or Challenge Accepted?
Sometimes baseball imitates life
Oct 8 • Marty Coleman
Say It Ain’t Joe
Time for the reset to begin
Oct 6 • Marty Coleman
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Why We Can't Trust fWAR Projections
Jan 29 • Marty Coleman
The Future: Jacob Melton
Nov 14, 2024 • Marty Coleman
The AL West Race Tightens Before the Season Even Begins
Jan 26 • Marty Coleman
All Pitch, No Hit Astros Open Season 2-1
Mar 30, 2025 • Marty Coleman
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Why We Can't Trust fWAR Projections
Jan 29 • Marty Coleman
The Future: Jacob Melton
Nov 14, 2024 • Marty Coleman
The AL West Race Tightens Before the Season Even Begins
Jan 26 • Marty Coleman
All Pitch, No Hit Astros Open Season 2-1
Mar 30, 2025 • Marty Coleman
2025 Projection: Framber Valdez
Feb 25, 2025 • Marty Coleman

Prospects

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The Future: The Long Shots
So, you're sayin' there's a chance?
Jan 7 • Marty Coleman
The Future: Ethan Pecko
Breakout MiLB star in 2024 may be ready to contribute at the MLB level in 2026
Jan 5 • Marty Coleman
The Future: Miguel Ullola
An Astros Special: International Pitcher signed at a bargain price
Dec 30, 2025 • Marty Coleman
The Future: Zach Cole
Can Astros rookie parlay a late-season flash into full-season production?
Dec 18, 2025 • Marty Coleman
The Future: Brice Matthews
Flashes of power at the Big League level with too much swing and miss
Dec 17, 2025 • Marty Coleman
Prospecting: Brice Matthews
Brice Matthews was taken 28th overall in 2023 and finished 2024 in Sugar Land
Dec 10, 2024 • Marty Coleman
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