Houston Astros

[Saggy Aggie]

Currently sitting at 16-24, 7games back of the Mariners. Not good.,, but Houston called up prospects Colin Moran and Tony Kemp - 3b and CF respectively.

I suspect Bregman and Musgrove are not far behind. They started a series against the first place white sox yesterday and took game 1. I just so happen to be heading to Chicago this afternoon so I'm gonna catch a southsider game

I'd love to go to wrigley but they're out of town this week :/

[Roughneck93]

Both Moran and Kemp making their MLB debuts tonight.

[Saggy Aggie]

Kemp played well.

I'm going to the game tonight. Get to watch Chris sale pitch.....

[Saggy Aggie]

6 wins in last 7 games.... Ever since springer started hitting leadoff

[Scoop27]

Still a long way to come back and get to .500

[slingshot]

Little different than last year, maybe ya'll will pull a Rangers and finish strong after a slow start.
Speaking of the Rangers--they are playing really well. Starting to look like the team a lot of us expected this year. Great starting pitching with Hamels/Darvish/Lewis, bullpen doing much better with Dyson closing, offense starting to clobber the ball. Should be a fun season...

[Saggy Aggie]

Springer is hitting almost .500 since he got switched to leadoff.

Altuve is being altuve and the bullpen has been great overall. We need keuchel and Correa and others to do what they're capable of and we'll be good to go

[GUNHO]

I thought the Stros would come out with guns blazzing this year.What's the main problem?Pitching,defense,hitting or a combination.

[Rabid Cougar]

Are still behind the Rangers ;)

[Saggy Aggie]

I thought the Stros would come out with guns blazzing this year.What's the main problem?Pitching,defense,hitting or a combination.

Pitching overall was atrocious to start the year. Bullpen has really been great the last couple weeks though. Rotation coming around somewhat especially since McCullers came back from injury.

Carlos Gomez has been awful hitting. So much so that he got demoted to AA. Carlos Correa is in the middle of a sophomore slump and Rasmus is not living up to his salary.

In April, Houston didn't seem to be playing that poorly but every game seemingly found a way to lose, be it errors, blown saves, etc. since the start of May Houston is 17-12 and they seem to have turned the corner.

[Roughneck93]

:2thumbsup

http://m.mlb.com/images/1/0/6/181634106/060116_hou_gatorade_lo_xth92um4.gif

[Saggy Aggie]

Springer at it again

[Scoop27]

Stros lose 3-0 this afternoon

[Saggy Aggie]

Greinke had it going

Keuchel drops to 3-7....

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros take game 1 against Oakland 12-2 and do a number on their bullpen in the process. Will be interesting to see if Houston can use that to their advantage the next couple games

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros sweep Oakland with a 5-2 win.

Not gaining any ground on the Rangers though because they swept Seattle....

Both teams playing extremely well lately

[Scoop27]

They just can't beat the Rangers-11 straight losses in Arlington and 7 straight this season. Doubt it will get any better

[slingshot]

That was a GREAT game last night...

[Roughneck93]

:ack!:


https://youtu.be/3WrDDG-FzdY

[Saggy Aggie]

Smh...

[slingshot]

RANGERS do it AGAIN!

[regaleagle]

What a great game tonite to watch in the AL West. Looks like both of these teams are gonna be battling for the Division title the rest of the season. Astros are a very good team with a very good pitching rotation......appears they are putting it together. Rangers have some outstanding younger players as well, and some older guys for leadership that is always a plus for any contender down the stretch. Let's hope both teams can remain relatively healthy thru the season. The Rangers will again go thru the dawg days of July and August while the Stros will be playing in air conditioned comfort. This is a definite disadvantage for the Rangers and their pitching staff, as well as everyday starters. The heat does wear on you playing in Arlington for so many days. The California teams don't play in the same heat until they come to Arlington. Neither does the Stros. It will be interesting to see if the heat this summer wears down the Rangers and what kind of substituting Bannister will do to give his regular guys some rest along the way. It's almost like trying to pace your team in a long race.....Wash failed in this endeavor and the team was spent right at the end of the season. I hope Bannister can keep this team healthy and active with many players coming off the bench to spell the main starters as the season progresses into the really hot months.

[Roughneck93]

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h419/trueblue74/64E66666-B822-4969-A1E7-C088C2A2B288.jpeg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/trueblue74/media/64E66666-B822-4969-A1E7-C088C2A2B288.jpeg.html)

[Scoop27]

Another blown lead-Third straight loss

[Scoop27]

Correction-a 4-3 win

[Macarthur]

Pitching overall was atrocious to start the year. Bullpen has really been great the last couple weeks though. Rotation coming around somewhat especially since McCullers came back from injury.

Carlos Gomez has been awful hitting. So much so that he got demoted to AA. Carlos Correa is in the middle of a sophomore slump and Rasmus is not living up to his salary.

In April, Houston didn't seem to be playing that poorly but every game seemingly found a way to lose, be it errors, blown saves, etc. since the start of May Houston is 17-12 and they seem to have turned the corner.

I've thought for two years now what Houston is lacking is a Beltre type of guy on that roster. They don't seem to have that veteran guy that can help these young kids. All that young talent is great, but they just don't seem to know how to take that next step.

[Saggy Aggie]

I've thought for two years now what Houston is lacking is a Beltre type of guy on that roster. They don't seem to have that veteran guy that can help these young kids. All that young talent is great, but they just don't seem to know how to take that next step.

I would really like to have a solid veteran like beltre. Gomez is a veteran but he's as childish as anyone in the league. Completely different kind of guy than beltre

[Rabid Cougar]

....are still 9.5 games back of the Rangers.

[Roughneck93]

Springer....

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/0/1/8/184297018/061516_hou_springer_assist_med_e4qte10r.gif

[Saggy Aggie]

Springer....

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/0/1/8/184297018/061516_hou_springer_assist_med_e4qte10r.gif

He also hit the go ahead 2 run HR in the 8th inning....

[PurplePop]

I would really like to have a solid veteran like beltre. Gomez is a veteran but he's as childish as anyone in the league. Completely different kind of guy than beltre

I thought after last year they needed a closer and a real no. 4 in the lineup which meant a 1st or 3rd baseman veteran and maybe another good starter. The offseason was disappointing. They didn't much other than Pfister. Maybe they're shooting for 2017.

[Saggy Aggie]

I thought after last year they needed a closer and a real no. 4 in the lineup which meant a 1st or 3rd baseman veteran and maybe another good starter. The offseason was disappointing. They didn't much other than Pfister. Maybe they're shooting for 2017.

They went out and got the best closer they could get besides chapman (Giles), but turns out that Will Harris has been incredible and assumed that role.

I liked houstons rotation when they had Velasquez. They didn't go grab a vet 1b or 3b because the future at those positions are already both in advanced minor leagues and will be called up soon (reed and bregman).

Houston is a good team and they'll be fine if they can get it going together. They've got all the pieces, just need keuchel (and mchugh somewhat) to pitch like an ace and Correa to hit like he's capable and we'd be battling for first place right now.

[firstdown]

....are still 9.5 games back of the Rangers.


now 10

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros shutout the Reds 6-0 today to take 2/3 from Cincy but drop another game behind the Rangers as they sweep STL to win their 6th in a row.

Damn....

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros 2 games under .500 at 34-36

Rangers are 45-25. 2nd best record in the league behind the Cubs

Astros 11 back of Texas, 4 back of the wild card

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros win again to get within 1 game of .500 but the Rangers win again to keep pace.

Both teams are red hot but Houston unable to make up any ground....

[slingshot]

Astros win again to get within 1 game of .500 but the Rangers win again to keep pace.

Both teams are red hot but Houston unable to make up any ground....Come on 'Stros! I'm rooting for ya'll... to finish second in the division and get the wildcard that is.

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros comeback and walk off in the 9th. Rangers finally lose. Astros a game closer

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros are 1-9 against the Rangers, 35-27 against everyone else

[slingshot]

Astros are 1-9 against the Rangers, 35-27 against everyone else
That is a crazy statistic... I do like the "1-9 against the Rangers" part. :p

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won again today to sweep the Angels. They're now 1 game over .500 at 37-36. At one point they were 16-29. They've gone 21-7 in their last 28 games

Rangers play at 7 and need a win to keep the lead at 10 games

[slingshot]

Astros won again today to sweep the Angels. They're now 1 game over .500 at 37-36. At one point they were 16-29. They've gone 21-7 in their last 28 games

Rangers play at 7 and need a win to keep the lead at 10 gamesRangers get the win but also get the news that they lose Lewis and Holland for 2 months and 2 weeks respectively... added to the loss of Darvish for an unknown period and the starting rotation suddenly looks very shaky.

[Saggy Aggie]

Rangers get the win but also get the news that they lose Lewis and Holland for 2 months and 2 weeks respectively... added to the loss of Darvish for an unknown period and the starting rotation suddenly looks very shaky.

Well Cole hamels did his part and the Rangers won anyways. Rangers have a great farm. I'm sure they'll be in the market for starting pitching

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros giving KC the business!

9-0 in the first. Springer with a triple and a Grand Slam in the first... Holy crap

[Saggy Aggie]

Rump Rangers blew a 5 run lead last night.... Astros are red hot winning 6 in a row and the Division lead is down to 9 games

[Saggy Aggie]

Rump Rangers blew a 5 run lead last night.... Astros are red hot winning 6 in a row and the Division lead is down to 9 games

It was actually a 6 run lead they lost :thumbsup:

[Scoop27]

Astros play at 6 p.m. tonight on Fox Channel 26-instead of Root-Channel 674

[slingshot]

Rump Rangers blew a 5 run lead last night.... Astros are red hot winning 6 in a row and the Division lead is down to 9 gamesStill the biggest division lead in all of baseball...

[Saggy Aggie]

Still the biggest division lead in all of baseball...

Yeah, still have a comfortable lead but once again the Astros are putting it on KC, 9-1 in the 4th.

Texas V Boston series is awesome for Houston because no matter who wins it helps Houston. Texas is obviously leading the division but Boston is leading the wildcard

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros win their 7th game in a row and are now 39-36.

They'll either gain a game on the Rangers in the division or on Boston in the wild card.

[slingshot]

Rangers clubbing Red Sox 10-3 middle 8th...

[Roughneck93]

Altuve was a triple away from hitting for the cycle....

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/5/8/2/186222582/062516_altuve_fall_reaction_MED_z7t5vbvy.gif

:D

[slingshot]

Astros have won 7 straight and 9 out of 10.... and after all that gained 1 game on the Rangers. Probably the two hottest teams in baseball right now--love it!

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros have won 7 straight and 9 out of 10.... and after all that gained 1 game on the Rangers. Probably the two hottest teams in baseball right now--love it!

Yeah, definitely both teams are red hot.

I'm just happy Houston is finally playing well. More than half a season left so I'm just hoping they both make the playoffs again like last year. I would love to play against the Rangers in the playoffs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Astros have won 7 straight and 9 out of 10.... and after all that gained 1 game on the Rangers. Probably the two hottest teams in baseball right now--love it!
hoping both are hot still in their august matchup in Houston, have tickets for sat and sun games.

[slingshot]

...and just like that Rangers take that hard-earned game back. Rangers win, Astros lose.

[Scoop27]

A 6-1 loss to the Royals with no hitting today-Hopefully better luck to start the series against the Angels on the road on Monday

[Saggy Aggie]

Happy to take 2/3 from the defending champs on the road but disappointing loss today.

Hopefully Houston can take care of business against the Angels

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros took game 1 against the Angels in comeback fashion

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros up 3-0 early after a Correa HR....

Astros on the verge of taking over w wild card spot. Rangers can't lose though...

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won 7-1, move to 4 games over .500 at 41-37 but remain 10 games back of the Rangers. Astros are 0.5 games behind the blue jays for the 2nd wild card.

Other than the Indians, the Astros are Rangers are the hottest teams in the league and have been for several weeks. Astros do have a favorable schedule for the next month as every team they play is either at or below .500 currently. The Rangers will have a more difficult schedule in the short term with upcoming series against Boston, CHC, and 2 against KC

[Scoop27]

Astros win, Astros win again. Now 5 games over .500

[Saggy Aggie]

Hell yeah! Astros sweep the Angels and remain on an absolute tear

[PurplePop]

I love this Yahoo article on the Astros. Springer on how hot Altuve is: "The dude plays Playstation up there." There's a funny video of Altuve wiping out rounding second.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jose-altuves-playstation-skills-makes-mlbs-shortest-man-an-mvp-threat-192827167.html?soc_src=copy

[Saggy Aggie]

The Yankees just scored 6 runs in the 9th to beat the Rangers..... Division lead down to 9

[Saggy Aggie]

Rangers lost again yesterday.

Astros and Rangers both won today. KC and Toronto lost. Astros are 8.5 back of Texas but are a half game ahead of KC for the 2nd wild card spot! :thumbsup:

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros and Rangers lost yesterday. Houston nearly beat Chris sale losing 7-6

[slingshot]

Rangers and Astros both lose again... both may be cooling off a little. No way they could keep up the pace they were.

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros win, rangers lose....

[slingshot]

Astros win, rangers lose....May be a common refrain until the Rangers address their pitching woes...

[Saggy Aggie]

Both teams win

[regaleagle]

Pitching woes and the dawg days of a hot summer are now here......the Rangers need the All-Star break to catch their breath. It will be a looong, hot run of games from here on out for the Rangers......as opposed to the rest of American League West. Now we will see how important it is for the Rangers to be out in front. I predict the Astros and the A's will close the gap very quickly.....perhaps even the Mariners. In the end, this Division race should be very close as we go into late August and early September......just sayin'. It would be tough WITH a reasonably healthy rotation.....but without that now.....the club will need to win games against its division opponents to keep pace.

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros have the best record in baseball since May 11th

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won and Rangers lost....

7 games over .500 and 6.5 games behind the Rangers...

[Saggy Aggie]

Both teams lost today

[Scoop27]

What a big 10-9 win with big three run homer in the bottom of the 9th by Valbuena (however you spell his last name

[Saggy Aggie]

Hell yeah. Astros blew a 3 run lead in the top of the 9th but win it in the bottom with the walk off homerun

Too bad Rangers won as well

[slingshot]

Hell yeah.

Too bad Astros won as wellThere. Fixed it for you...

[Saggy Aggie]

There. Fixed it for you...

Haha I can respect any die hard fan, even if you are a rump Rangers fan

I'm liking this division race. So much fun when these two teams are playing like this

[slingshot]

Haha I can respect any die hard fan, even if you are a rump Rangers fan

I'm liking this division race. So much fun when these two teams are playing like thisIt won't be much of a race if Texas doesn't get some pitching help... having 3 starters on the DL and having to use minor league guys and journeymen will NOT work.

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won and Rangers lost. 5.5 game lead

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros win and Rangers lose again.... 4.5 game lead

[44INAROW]

We got home in time to watch the last 4 innings last night. Mariners tried to come back... Hope to watch the 3:00 game today.... Group of 8 of us are going Sunday, Aug 28th... Always a good time at Minute Maid...


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[Saggy Aggie]

Astros sign yulieski gurriel....

[Saggy Aggie]

Rangers lose again.... They've gone ice cold...

[Roughneck93]

Astros sign yulieski gurriel....
I like it.

Astros sign Cuban free agent Gurriel to 5-year, $47.5M deal
http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2016/07/16/astros-sign-cuban-free-agent-gurriel-to-5-year-47-5m-deal/

[Roughneck93]

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/3/0/8/189869308/071516_hou_correa_scores_from_2nd_med_6sbush00.gif

[Scoop27]

Astros lose 1-0. No pick up hit in the 8th with runner at 2nd and no pick up hit with one out in the top of the 9th with runner at third
Rangers lose

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros blow a chance to gain another game. They lose 1-0

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros and Rangers both win today

[44INAROW]

Astros and Rangers both win today

Always nice to watch the Astros win, really nice to watch a grand slam


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[Saggy Aggie]

Both teams blew leads yesterday

[griff]

I hope they bring up Bregman soon and sit Gomez. He is as close to an automatic out the 'Stros have on the entire team. He's been a total bust and they have to cut him or make a trade. Right now, with him, Marisnick, and Rasmus in the lineup together, they are hurting us. I have faith in Rasmus to turn it around, but right now he stinks. We can't have those three in the lineup at the same time. What are you waiting for, Lunhow? Send up Bregman.

[Saggy Aggie]

Peter gammons said he thinks bregman will end up being houstons CF next year.

Marisnick is a decent bench player. Gomez and valbuena will be gone. Gurriel will play 3rd, bregman in CF, Reed at 1b.

Maybe not this year but definitely next year

[MUSTANG69]

Peter gammons said he thinks bregman will end up being houstons CF next year.

Marisnick is a decent bench player. Gomez and valbuena will be gone. Gurriel will play 3rd, bregman in CF, Reed at 1b.

Maybe not this year but definitely next year

I don't know what the solution is, but after watching Bregman play for the CC Hooks I think putting him in CF would an awful big waste of infield talent.

[Scoop27]

Need another pitcher-This staff is inconsistent. Astros had leads in Monday's and Tuesday's games and blew them. Should have been 2 1/2 games behind the Rangers

[Saggy Aggie]

Well at least they won today. Hoping for a ranger loss tonight

[Saggy Aggie]

Well at least they won today. Hoping for a ranger loss tonight

Rangers lose, Astros only 3.5 back now....

[Saggy Aggie]

Rangers lose, Astros only 3.5 back now....

Astros win, Rangers lose.... 2.5 game lead...

[44INAROW]

We go finally got our group tickets... We are going Sunday, Aug 28th. Vs Tampa Bay. Sure would be awesome if the Astros were on a hot streak


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[Saggy Aggie]

Astros and Rangers both won yesterday.

Astros up 8-1 now.... Altuve already hit 2 home runs today....

[Roughneck93]

The Astros are calling up infield prospect Alex Bregman
http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2016/07/24/the-astros-are-calling-up-infield-prospect-alex-bregman/

[Saggy Aggie]

#1 prospect in all of baseball according to Keith Law.... #2 overall draft pick last year.

He was hitting around .380 in AAA....

[Saggy Aggie]

All relevant teams fighting for the last couple playoff spots won today, Astros, Rangers, Red Sox, blue jays, Orioles...

[1st and goal]

I would have never placed any bets if someone had told me that the Astros would have such a great "mid" season turnaround. Seems they have the best record in baseball since late May.

Keep it up. Did anyone hear the spoof on Micheal Berry show about they all seem to have hispanic names (or something like that)?

[slingshot]

It seems the Astros and Rangers have reversed roles this year... Astros started out white hot last year then cooled off and allowed Rangers to catch and pass them--exactly the opposite this year. I do believe if the Rangers can survive until mid August when Colby Lewis and Derrick Holland return they will be OK. Also believe there is no way Houston can keep winning 80+% of their games--suspect they will cool off some as well. Should be a great last 1/3 of the season.

[Roughneck93]

Bregman making his MLB debut tonight at 3rd base, batting 6th in the lineup.

[Saggy Aggie]

Unbelievable that Houston is where they are with keuchel pitching like crap. Hoping bregman, Gurriel and Keuchel can take Houston to the next level and put this race away

[Saggy Aggie]

Prince fielder out for the rest of the season

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Prince fielder out for the rest of the seasonwas hoping he would turn it around late in season but might be better for the team, Fielder just wasn't himself this season. almost time for the showdown series :)

you going?

[Saggy Aggie]

was hoping he would turn it around late in season but might be better for the team, Fielder just wasn't himself this season. almost time for the showdown series :)

you going?

im actually gonna be on a vacation in NYC, but I'll be keeping an eye on what's happening

[SintonFan_inAustin]

im actually gonna be on a vacation in NYC, but I'll be keeping an eye on what's happening
have fun in NYC, catch a yankee or mets games if theyre playing there.

[Saggy Aggie]

Got tix to a Yankees game then the following night I'm driving to Boston to catch a sox game :thumbsup:

[slingshot]

Astros lose, Rangers win 7-6 on a clutch 2 out, 2 run walk off home run by Adrian Beltre in the bottom of the 9th... Wow. Actually picked up a game tonight.

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won and Rangers lost. Lead back to 2.5 games. Astros are 1 game out of the 2nd wildcard

In other news, bregman still batting 0.000

[slingshot]

Rangers have found their long ball groove... Odor has crushed 3 in last 2 games, Moreland hit 2 last night. Oh... Astros got crushed BTW. Lead back up to 4 games.

[Saggy Aggie]

Bregman still hitting 0.000....

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Rangers have found their long ball groove... Odor has crushed 3 in last 2 games, Moreland hit 2 last night. Oh... Astros got crushed BTW. Lead back up to 4 games.Offense is much better with Profar in there. Looking forward to weekend series in Houston :)

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros lose on a walk off, Rangers win on a walk off

Depressing

[slingshot]

Astros lose on a walk off, Rangers win on a walk off

Outstanding!
There, fixed it for you. The world is getting right again... Rangers back to winning, Astros losing. No one could keep up the roll they were on. In all seriousness, with the Rangers pitching woes and the Astros finding themselves this is going to be an exciting last 2 months of the season.

[Saggy Aggie]

Trade deadline has been crazy thus far. Hold on to your hat

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros have quickly gone ice cold and are back to 6 games behind the Rangers

[Scoop27]

Could be back to 10 games by the end of next weekend

[slingshot]

Rangers got a LOT better today... how about the Astros?

[Scoop27]

Astros win 2-1 in 14 innings-Big win

[Saggy Aggie]

Rangers got a LOT better today... how about the Astros?

Not impressed with Beltran but lucroy is a nice pickup and improves Texas significantly IMO.

Houston got rid of areas of excess while at high values and got some nice prospects in return.

I wouldn't categorize that as selling by any means but more of opening the door for Hoyt and Musgrove. Houston should improve the major league club and the lower levels of the farm with these 2 trades. I like them to be honest.

I wasn't in love with any of the guys on the trade block except lucroy. Houston is relying on what they have in the farm to carry them (Musgrove, Hoyt, Rogers, Gurriel, and hoping that bregman will find his swing).

That said, Houston wins on a Correa walkoff double against Feldman who was traded away from Houston earlier today. Weird.... Rangers with an off day so 5.5 GB

[d0tc0m]

Not impressed with Beltran but lucroy is a nice pickup and improves Texas significantly IMO.

Houston got rid of areas of excess while at high values and got some nice prospects in return.

I wouldn't categorize that as selling by any means but more of opening the door for Hoyt and Musgrove. Houston should improve the major league club and the lower levels of the farm with these 2 trades. I like them to be honest.

I wasn't in love with any of the guys on the trade block except lucroy. Houston is relying on what they have in the farm to carry them (Musgrove, Hoyt, Rogers, Gurriel, and hoping that bregman will find his swing).

That said, Houston wins on a Correa walkoff double against Feldman who was traded away from Houston earlier today. Weird.... Rangers with an off day so 5.5 GB




Texas has ranked near the bottom in HRs from the DH spot all season ... Beltran was a good pickup, and we didn't have to give up much for him. Dillon Tate I know was a touted prospect, but from what I've read, his value has gone down tremendously. We had to give up our top OF prospect for Lucroy, but I still like the deal, because we have lots of depth in the outfield, and now we could possibly resign Desmond.

The best part of this day that's being forgotten is the acquisition of Jeremy Jeffress in the Lucroy deal. Shores up a bullpen that has been taxed to death in the last month.

The Rangers got A LOT better and should have one of the best lineups in the AL from this point on. If Lucas Harrell can give us a few quality starts and help bridge the gap this month until Colby Lewis and Derek Holland come back to the rotation, it's going to be tough to catch the Rangers. Still a lot of baseball left to be played, with a big series coming up this weekend, but the Rangers did what they needed to do at the deadline to give themselves the best chance to win the division and make a legitimate run in the postseason.

[regaleagle]

Rangers looking stronger vs their opponents within the division, but I would not count out the Stros just yet. Another "hot streak" and they will be right there. I'm just amazed at how the Rangers have managed to stay at the top of the division standings all season long. And now finally looks like a few reinforcements are arriving right when they are most needed. Will be an interesting 2 months to watch.

[d0tc0m]

It looks like it will come down to that last week of the season, for sure. We'll have a better picture of things after this huge three-game weekend series in Houston. But you can't forget about Seattle. They're going to make this a three-team race down the stretch, I think. They may also make it tough for non-division winners to nab a wild card slot.

[Scoop27]

Astros haven't been able to score but 4 runs in past 4 gamess-No offense whatsover-They'll be swept by the Rangers

[d0tc0m]

Astros haven't been able to score but 4 runs in past 4 gamess-No offense whatsover-They'll be swept by the Rangers

Maybe. But offense has been a problem for the Rangers the past few games as well.

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros take game 1 against the Rangers 5-0 behind a complete game shutout from keuchel... By far his best performance of the season

[d0tc0m]

Astros take game 1 against the Rangers 5-0 behind a complete game shutout from keuchel... By far his best performance of the season



He was due to have a good start against us. Seems like the Rangers have knocked him around with ease this year, before tonight's performance.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Heading out to see rest of this series after Sinton media day this morning. Go Rangers!!!

[Saggy Aggie]

Rangers take game 2, 3-2. Beltran and Lucroy with all the RBIs for the rangers.... hmm....

Silver lining for Houston is maybe Bregman is righting the ship. He went 3/5

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Great game, Rangers take the series tomorrow.

[Saggy Aggie]

Tony kemp gets it

[lostaussie]

Astros ship is sinking. They better start bailing water fast.

[slingshot]

Rangers have righted the ship... Astros listing heavily.

[Macarthur]

Rangers fan here.

Certainly, the Astros have a bright future, but the kids they have are going to have to figure some things out. Now, you would think they will get better over time, but they have got to start working pitchers. Their offense is an all or nothing bunch. That type of talent will carry you pretty well over a season, but once you get in the post season, the game changes. That is what I see as their biggest deficiency.

[Saggy Aggie]

Gurriel promoted to AA - last stop before Houston.

Astros have tons of talent but majority of it is incredibly young. Hoping for a late push to sneak in the playoffs. Still a lot of baseball left

[d0tc0m]

Gurriel promoted to AA - last stop before Houston.

Astros have tons of talent but majority of it is incredibly young. Hoping for a late push to sneak in the playoffs. Still a lot of baseball left



No doubt about that. Still plenty of baseball to be played, so Houston still has a great shot of at least getting a wild card slot. I, for one, will be pulling for them, as I'd love to have both Texas teams in the postseason again. Although, I hope the Rangers are the ones hoisting a second consecutive AL West crown.

I think the scariest thing about the Astros is their youth. This season, and last season, will contribute to a lot of growth and maturity. That could mean some big things are on the horizon for next year. Of course, the Rangers still have some youth, too, with a healthy balance of veterans that have a few more years in the tank. There could be some fun division races in the future.

[Scoop27]

3-1 loss to lowly Minnesota

[slingshot]

3-1 loss to lowly Minnesota...and Rangers with yet another late inning come-from-behind win to put the Astros 8 1/2 games back.

[Saggy Aggie]

:( :( :(

[slingshot]

:( :( :(Come on Saggy--you know you want to root for the Rangers! Your Houston friends will forgive you...

[1st and goal]

:( :( :(

Ditto.

[Roughneck93]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3.gif

[slingshot]

Rangers! Truly NeverEverQuit... came from behind AGAIN today to beat the Rockies 7-5 on the road after being down 5-2 in the 8th inning. 35 of 67 wins have been come from behind, MLB best...

[Saggy Aggie]

Altuve has his average up to .361. Dudes incredible

[Saggy Aggie]

Carlos Gomez DFAd. Not surprised....

Astros now have 9 rookies on the 25 man roster

[Scoop27]

Good riddance-Still need a good first baseman who can hit

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won both games of a doubleheader today against the Twins. The first game was a complete redo from yesterday's rain delay that had Houston behind 5-0 after 2.5 innings...

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros promote AAA outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to the majors.... Now have 10 rookies on the 25 man roster....

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros maybe heating up again?

They beat Toronto 5-3 to win their 4th in a row....

Rookies showed up tonight. Teoscar hit a homer, bregman with a couple hits and Musgrove with 7 solid IP

[Scoop27]

Need to keep rolling for the rest of the weekend

[Saggy Aggie]

Both teams lost today....

[slingshot]

*crickets*

[Saggy Aggie]

Yeah I've pretty much hit the giving up point.

They're still within reach of the wildcard for sure but they're just playing like garbage...

Altuve is pretty much the only reason to watch right now

[Scoop27]

Starting pitching is terrible lately

[slingshot]

Fat lady warming up...

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won yesterday and Rangers lost. They've got 6 games coming up soon against each other. Houston needs to go atleast 5-1. Anything less is pretty much the end of the division race.

Also, Yulieski Gurriel called up. Will make his debut today

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won and Rangers lost again. Still a big cushion but 2 games closer than it was 2 days ago

[Roughneck93]

https://youtu.be/f8ld7-TCd0I

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros won, Rangers off today....

[Necked]

Carlos Gomez DFAd. Not surprised....



1st at bat with the Rangers, 3-run bomb. Figures eh...

[Saggy Aggie]

1st at bat with the Rangers, 3-run bomb. Figures eh...

Was talking to a few friends a couple days ago about him when he signed with them and I called this then

Not surprised, but seriously.... F*** Carlos Gomez

[slingshot]

Was talking to a few friends a couple days ago about him when he signed with them and I called this then

Not surprised, but seriously.... F*** Carlos GomezThank you Astros!

[Scoop27]

Astros win 5-4 over Tampa Bay

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros win 5-4 over Tampa Bay

And Rangers lose 12-1 to Cleveland

[regaleagle]

Astros have won the last 10 of 12 and are now back in 2nd place in the AL West. Trouble is......they didn't gain any ground on the Rangers, even though they left the Mariners in the dust in this hot streak. They can thank the Rangers for sweeping the Mariners in this latest homestand at Arlington while they were also busy sweeping the Athletics. Both Texas teams had the brooms out this week, and put some distance on the rest of the division.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Astros have won the last 10 of 12 and are now back in 2nd place in the AL West. Trouble is......they didn't gain any ground on the Rangers, even though they left the Mariners in the dust in this hot streak. They can thank the Rangers for sweeping the Mariners in this latest homestand at Arlington while they were also busy sweeping the Athletics. Both Texas teams had the brooms out this week, and put some distance on the rest of the division.

lol every time they get on a roll they run in to a hot Rangers team. I'll be in Arlington this weekend not sure if going to Saturday or Sunday game as one day will be for Six Flags.

[slingshot]

And Rangers lose 12-1 to Cleveland...only loss in last 9 games.

[Saggy Aggie]

...only loss in last 9 games.

Yep, like SFIA said... Houston gets hot, so do the Rangers.

That said, Houston and Texas play each other 6 times in the next 12 games including a 3 game series that starts in a few hours... That will pretty much decide if houston has any shot in the division at all. They are only 1 GB of the 2nd wildcard tho...

[slingshot]

Where's Saggy? *crickets*

[slingshot]

Astros. :ack!:

[Saggy Aggie]

Lol I'm here.

Tough loss. Doug fister needs to hit the road

[Scoop27]

Rangers win again-Go for sweep on Sunday

[slingshot]

Astros. :rolleyes: :wave:

[Tejastrue]

https://youtu.be/CtGxusvUT3k

[Saggy Aggie]

What a disappointing performance by Houston

[d0tc0m]

If the Rangers go .500 (13-13) the rest of the way out, the Astros would have to go 24-3 to finish tied for the top spot in the division.

[Rabid Cougar]

Lost AGAIN!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Bringing the broom for today's game :)

Yu Darvish on the mound!

[Scoop27]

Astros survive game 3 and win 7-6

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Astros survive game 3 and win 7-6

Yea Rangers rally came up short.

[Scoop27]

Astros win 6-2 over Indians but Dallas K could miss 3 starts with a shoulder injury

[Scoop27]

Astros win third straight after beating Indians again-2 games behind in wildcard race

[Saggy Aggie]

Seems like Houston can beat everyone except the Rangers lately

[regaleagle]

Seems like Houston can beat everyone except the Rangers lately

They are not alone in that endeavor. This year's Rangers team is amazing in the late innings, and now the hitting is just fantastic. Last night.....Andrus went 4-6 with 3 doubles and homer as the Rangers scored 10 runs on 15 hits and beat the Mariners 10-7. The Mariners did have 12 hits and several homers, too.

[Scoop27]

Astros lose to Cleveland 10-7 today and settle for split in the series

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Astros lose to Cleveland 10-7 today and settle for split in the seriesI was surprise this game wasn't under protest.

[Aguilafanatico]

Dang MM park looks deserted. Ranger fans outnumber Astros.

[Scoop27]

Astros lose to the Ranger again-3-2 with two runs in the top of the 9th

[regaleagle]

Rangers win again........late. They won last night.......late. The Astros chances are fading fast. They need to win head to heads against the Mariners and win series against every other team in the West. Rangers try for the sweep in Houston tomorrow night.

[Saggy Aggie]

Pathetic finish to this season. Starting pitching simply hasn't been good enough most of the year.

Then im not even sure what to do about not choking anymore. How do you even correct that? Smh

[slingshot]

All ribbing aside... I honestly think the Astros have a mental block or inferiority complex or whatever it is against the Rangers. It's like they are mentally beaten when they go on the field. The teams are very close in talent level but the Rangers hold like a 16-3 record this year against Houston. Crazy...

[d0tc0m]

All ribbing aside... I honestly think the Astros have a mental block or inferiority complex or whatever it is against the Rangers. It's like they are mentally beaten when they go on the field. The teams are very close in talent level but the Rangers hold like a 16-3 record this year against Houston. Crazy...


If you look at their records when they're not playing each other, the Astros and Rangers are nearly identical. But the Rangers have single-handedly ruined Houston's season and playoff hopes this year by just dominating the Silver Boot Series.

[slingshot]

If you look at their records when they're not playing each other, the Astros and Rangers are nearly identical. But the Rangers have single-handedly ruined Houston's season and playoff hopes this year by just dominating the Silver Boot Series.This Rangers team has taken on Beltre's persona... Never, Ever Give Up. Their record in one run and come from behind games is astonshing.

[coach]

This Rangers team has taken on Beltre's persona... Never, Ever Give Up. Their record in one run and come from behind games is astonshing.

The last 2 years the Rangers are 28 -9 against the Astros. Take out the BAD 2014 season and We have completely dominated the Astros since joining the AL. To be perfectly honest I think the Astros are a better fit in the NL and the Brewers are a better fit in the AL.

[d0tc0m]

This Rangers team has taken on Beltre's persona... Never, Ever Give Up. Their record in one run and come from behind games is astonshing.



It really is crazy the way they've been able to win one-run games, or come-from-behind games. Those are - in most seasons - watermark characteristics of the World Series Champions. It always seems to be the team 'with the magic' that makes the run and gets the hardware.

[Saggy Aggie]

The last 2 years the Rangers are 28 -9 against the Astros. Take out the BAD 2014 season and We have completely dominated the Astros since joining the AL. To be perfectly honest I think the Astros are a better fit in the NL and the Brewers are a better fit in the AL.

Agreed. Never liked the move to the AL. Always thought Milwaukee should've had to go back where they belong

[coach]

Agreed. Never liked the move to the AL. Always thought Milwaukee should've had to go back where they belong

You can blame that one on Bud Selig.

[lostaussie]

It really is crazy the way they've been able to win one-run games, or come-from-behind games. Those are - in most seasons - watermark characteristics of the World Series Champions. It always seems to be the team 'with the magic' that makes the run and gets the hardware.

Last nights game makes them 33-10 in one run games

[Rabid Cougar]

The last 2 years the Rangers are 28 -9 against the Astros. Take out the BAD 2014 season and We have completely dominated the Astros since joining the AL. To be perfectly honest I think the Astros are a better fit in the NL and the Brewers are a better fit in the AL.

Nawwww!!!! It is way more funner beating the Astros! Where is the fun in beating the brewers?

I do miss the old KC/TEX rivalry of the old days though.

[Scoop27]

Astros salvage one game against the Rangers-Winning 8-4. Maybe too little too late for any wildcard hopes unless they reel off 10 straight wins

[Scoop27]

Astros complete sweep of As and take 5 out of 6 on road trip-About 11 games left I think and needs to almost win out

[Saggy Aggie]

Astros are 81-71, 10 games left. Depending on the outcome of the Baltimore and Boston game tonight, Astros could only be 1 game out of the 2nd wildcard.

I think they need to win at least 7 out of the remaining 10 to have a shot, 8/10 would probably be good enough to get in unless Baltimore AND Detroit choke

[regaleagle]

I'm not so sold the Rangers will have good enough pitching to go very far in the playoffs. They've given up a ton of runs this season for so many wins, and a heavy dose of wins came late......in very close or tied games. New season when the playoffs begin. Good hitting lineup, but pitching is suspect. Good luck to the Astros.

[Scoop27]

Astros shutout 2-0 with eight hits and had three double plays-Not good with 9 games left

[Scoop27]

Astros lose again-10-6 tonight-Had leads of 6-2 and 6-4 and pitching gave out

[Scoop27]

Astros lose to Angels again-10-4. Blew a lead of 4-1 in the 8th-7 games left.It's all over but the crying

[Scoop27]

Astros salvage last game against Angels winning 4-1 but too little too late 3 games behind in wildcard race

[coach]

:):):)

[Rabid Cougar]

Thank you for participating.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Thank you for participating. :)

:cheerl:

[GUNHO]

It was the rangers that did them in.They only beat them 3 times in out of how many games.? 20 something.

[Saggy Aggie]

Very disappointing season

[Scoop27]

Poor pitching and untimely hitting