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For Astros fans who want more than the box score.
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Even Care Bears Canāt Help.
#Astros
Get Pounded, 10-2
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Even Care Bears Canāt Help. Astros Get Pounded, 10-2
It was Care Bear night at Daikin Park. But all the cute Teddy Bears in the world will not help the Astros faithful sleep any better tonight. This abysmal season grinds on. Tonight the Astros were hā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/12/even-care-bears-cant-help-astros-astros-get-pounded-10-2/
about 4 hours ago
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Crossed Up: Can Imai and the
#Astros
Get on the Same Page? Mariners at Astros, 5-12-26, 7:10 CT Game 43 Preview and Thread
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Crossed Up: Can Imai and the Astros Get on the Same Page? Mariners at Astros, 5-12-26, 7:10 CT Game 43 Preview and Thread
When MLB played their 60 game shortened season in 2020 due to the pandemic, they decided to limit travel. NL and AL West teams played each other exclusively, and the same went for NL and AL Centralā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/12/crossed-up-can-imai-and-the-astros-get-on-the-same-page-mariners-at-astros-5-12-26-710-ct-game-43-preview-and-thread/
about 14 hours ago
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Right Fielders on the Outside
#HOF
#Cooperstown
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Right Fielders on the Outside
Who is the best of what is left to enshrine in Cooperstown?
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/12/right-fielders-on-the-outside/
about 14 hours ago
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#Astros
Launch Briefing: May 12, 2026 ā CĆ”rdenas, Eovaldi, Gausman
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 12, 2026 ā CĆ”rdenas, Eovaldi, Gausman
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/12/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-12-2026-cardenas-eovaldi-gausman/
about 14 hours ago
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The Bats Stay Quiet;
#Astros
Lose 3-1 To Mariners
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The Bats Stay Quiet; Astros Lose 3-1 To Mariners
Am I surprised that the Astrosā lineup struggled tonight against George Kirby? Nah, not really. I mean, he entered Monday with a career 2.17 ERA in ten career starts against Houston (58 inninā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/11/the-bats-stay-quiet-astros-lose-3-1-to-mariners/
1 day ago
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Silent Cal: Mariners at
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5-11-26, 7:10 CT Game 42 Preview and Thread
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Silent Cal: Mariners at Astros, 5-11-26, 7:10 CT Game 42 Preview and Thread
Earlier this season, the Astros played a 4-game series against the Mariners in Seattle. They lost all four. Itās been a terrible season for the Astros, but what may surprise you is that 4 gamā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/11/silent-cal-mariners-at-astros-5-11-26-710-ct-game-42-preview-and-thread/
1 day ago
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Around The Farm: May 10 #Astros
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1 day ago
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Batting Around: The Quarter Pole ā Where Do the
#Astros
Go From Here?
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Batting Around: The Quarter Pole ā Where Do the Astros Go From Here?
The Launch Angle staff weighs in on whether the 2026 Astros season is still salvageable, firing Espada and/or Brown, what the Astrosā plan should be the rest of the way, and what to watch forā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/11/batting-around-the-quarter-pole-where-do-the-astros-go-from-here/
1 day ago
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Launch Briefing: May 11, 2026 ā Thomas, Miller, Cox
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 11, 2026 ā Thomas, Miller, Cox
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/11/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-11-2026-thomas-miller-cox/
1 day ago
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Sorry To All Of The Mothers Who Watched;
#Astros
Blanked By Reds 5-0
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Sorry To All Of The Mothers Who Watched; Astros Blanked By Reds 5-0
It isnāt often that you see Yordan Alvarez strike out four times in a game. In fact, this is only the fourth time in his impressive career to date that Alvarez has struck out this many times ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/10/sorry-to-all-of-the-mothers-who-watched-astros-blanked-by-reds-5-0/
2 days ago
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Do it for Mama:
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at Reds, 5-10-26, 12:40 CT Game 41 Preview and Thread
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Do it for Mama: 5-10-26, 12:40 CT Game 41 Preview and Thread
Earlier this week, I called ahead and bought some flowers for my wife from a florist in our neighborhood. āIād like a dozen roses.ā āSure, when would you like them? Deliveryā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/10/do-it-for-mama-5-10-26-1240-ct-game-41-preview-and-thread/
3 days ago
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A Costly Error Stings;
#Astros
Lose 3-1 To Reds
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A Costly Error Stings; Astros Lose 3-1 To Reds
Weāre still in early May, so I want to avoid being too fatalistic about this team. Lots of baseball left. That said, I do have my doubts about this teamās prospects for the rest of the ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/09/a-costly-error-stings-astros-lose-3-1-to-reds/
3 days ago
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Launch Briefing: May 9, 2026 - Blubaugh, Donovan, Snell
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 9, 2026 ā Blubaugh, Donovan, Snell
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/09/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-9-2026-blubaugh-donovan-snell/
4 days ago
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A Shutout, In This Economy?
#Astros
Win 10-0 Over Reds
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A Shutout, In This Economy? Astros Win 10-0 Over Reds
For only the third time this season, the Astros have shut out an opponent. Would you believe that last yearās team didnāt have its third shutout until May 9? Mike Burrows has arguably bā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/08/a-shutout-in-this-economy-astros-win-10-0-over-reds/
4 days ago
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Honestly Cincy're:
#Astros
at Reds, 5-8-26, 5:10 CT Game 39 Preview and Thread
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Honestly Cincyāre: Astros at Reds, 5-8-26, 5:10 CT Game 39 Preview and Thread
The last time the Astros won a game in the Great American Ballpark was September 9, 2012. The Astros were still in the American League. Jose Altuve was in his first All-Star season, but didnāā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/08/honestly-cincyre-astros-at-reds-5-8-26-510-ct-game-39-preview-and-thread/
5 days ago
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Launch Briefing: May 8, 2026 - Yordan, Langeliers, Jones
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 8, 2026 ā Yordan, Langeliers, Jones
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/08/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-8-2026-yordan-langeliers-jones/
5 days ago
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Chandler Rome
5 days ago
Right-hander Logan VanWey will join the Astros in Cincinnati, source tells
@theathletic.com
. Houston optioned Jason Alexander to Triple-A after Wednesday's game.
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Launch Briefing: May 7, 2026 ā Correa, Imai, Valdez
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 7, 2026 ā Correa, Imai, Valdez
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/07/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-7-2026-correa-imai-valdez/
6 days ago
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#Astros
Collapse in Game 3 Against LA. 12-2
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Astros Collapse in Game 3 Against LA. 12-2
In the lore of Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, it is said that as a lead-off hitter, whenever he came back to the dugout, he said of the opposing pitcher, āhe aināt got nothin.ā He couā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/06/astros-collapse-in-game-3-against-la-12-2/
6 days ago
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Point of Contact: Is Brice Matthews Getting Better? Dodgers at
#Astros,
5-6-26, 1:10 CT Game 38 Preview and Thread
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Point of Contact: Is Brice Matthews Getting Better? Dodgers at Astros, 5-6-26, 1:10 CT Game 38 Preview and Thread
Brice Matthewsā overall contact numbers are still well behind the where they need to be, but they are improving. Brice Matthews is swinging less at pitches outside the zone, and making contacā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/06/point-of-contact-is-brice-matthews-getting-better-dodgers-at-astros-5-6-26-110-ct-game-38-preview-and-thread/
7 days ago
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#Astros
Launch Briefing: May 6, 2026 - Imai, Valdez, Ohtani
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 6, 2026 ā Imai, Valdez, Ohtani
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/06/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-6-2026-imai-valdez-ohtani/
7 days ago
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Peter Lambert Outduels Shohei Ohtani;
#Astros
Win 2-1 Over Dodgers
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Peter Lambert Outduels Shohei Ohtani; Astros Win 2-1 Over Dodgers
So, who had Peter Lamber outdueling Shohei Ohtani on their bingo card? Anyone? I donāt think itās a stretch to suggest that this might be the win of the season for the Astros, at least ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/05/peter-lambert-outduels-shohei-ohtani-astros-win-2-1-over-dodgers/
7 days ago
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Ohtani Forces Baseball to Stop Thinking in Just Black and White (And Latino): Dodgers at
#Astros,
5-5-26, 7:10 CT Game 37 Preview and Thread
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Ohtani Forces Baseball to Stop Thinking in Just Black and White (And Latino): Dodgers at Astros, 5-5-26, 7:10 CT Game 37 Preview and Thread
Letās get this out of the way. As an Astros fan, you may dislike the Angels; you may dislike the Dodgers. And when their players come up to bat, even though Iām not a big fan of this prā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/05/ohtani-forces-baseball-to-stop-thinking-in-black-and-white-dodgers-at-astros-5-5-26-710-ct-game-37-preview-and-thread/
8 days ago
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Launch Briefing: May 5, 2026 ā Diaz, Heim, Sterling
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 5, 2026 ā Diaz, Heim, Sterling
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/05/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-5-2026-diaz-heim-sterling/
8 days ago
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Yikes, Ryan Weiss; Dodgers Blast
#Astros
8-3
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Yikes, Ryan Weiss; Dodgers Blast Astros 8-3
Is there a way to arrange for the Astros to play only the Red Sox for the rest of the season? Fresh off an encouraging series against the Red Sox in Boston, the Astros returned to Houston and prompā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/04/yikes-ryan-weiss-dodgers-blast-astros-8-3/
8 days ago
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The Divorced Couple: Dodgers at
#Astros,
5-3-26, 7:10 CT Game 36 Preview and Thread
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The Divorced Couple: Dodgers at Astros, 5-3-26, 7:10 CT Game 36 Preview and Thread
For the last ten or so years, itās been the Astros who have been the king of the hill in the AL, and the Dodgers who were the measuring stick in the NL. Other teams would try to take those maā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/04/the-divorced-couple-dodgers-at-astros-5-3-26-710-ct-game-36-preview-and-thread/
9 days ago
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#Astros
Launch Briefing: May 4, 2026 - Walker, Kikuchi, Canning
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 4, 2026 ā Walker, Kikuchi, Canning
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/04/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-4-2026-walker-kikuchi-canning/
9 days ago
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There Is No Such Thing As A "Bad" Win;
#Astros
Best Red Sox In Extras 3-1
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There Is No Such Thing As A āBadā Win; Astros Best Red Sox In Extras 3-1
With a 13-21 record entering May 3, one canāt be too picky about wins. Clean, messy, it doesnāt matter as long as your side scores more runs than the other. For the Astros, there is no ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/03/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-bad-win-astros-best-red-sox-in-extras-3-1/
9 days ago
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One of the sloppiest games of the season, but what a way to win it.
#Astros
9 days ago
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Day of Reckoning in Literal Bean-town: Retaliate? (POLL):
#Astros
at Red Sox, 5-3-26, 12:35 CT Game 35 Preview and Thread
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Day of Reckoning in Literal Bean-town: Retaliate? (POLL): Astros at Red Sox, 5-3-26, 12:35 CT Game 35 Preview and Thread
To bean or not to bean? That is the question: Whether ātis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fastballs to the headOr to take arms against irresponsible Red Sox ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/03/day-of-reckoning-in-literal-bean-town-retaliate-poll-astros-at-red-sox-5-3-26-1235-ct-game-35-preview-and-thread/
10 days ago
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Disappointment Took The Day Off;
#Astros
Best Red Sox 6-3
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Disappointment Took The Day Off; Astros Best Red Sox 6-3
So, yeah, Spencer Arrighetti is the best starter on the Astros who isnāt on the IL. Life comes at you fast. For Houston to have any hope for a rebound, theyāll need Arrighetti to pitch ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/02/disappointment-took-the-day-off-astros-best-red-sox-6-3/
10 days ago
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#Astros
Brice Matthews now has 8 hits in his last 20 plate appearances, including a double and 2 home runs. Had only 6 hits in his first 50 plate appearances this season (3 doubles and a home run).
10 days ago
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How Will We Be Disappointed Today?
#Astros
at Red Sox, 5-2-26, 3:10 CT Game 33 Preview and Thread
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How Will We Be Disappointed Today? Astros at Red Sox, 5-2-26, 3:10 CT Game 33 Preview and Thread
Good pitching, bad hitting. Good hitting, bad pitching. At least the Astros are consistent at something this season. And injuries. Shame on me for forgetting that crucial aspect of last season and ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/02/how-will-we-be-disappointed-today-astros-at-red-sox-5-2-26-310-ct-game-33-preview-and-thread/
11 days ago
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#Astros
Launch Briefing: May 2, 2026 - Correa, Nimmo, DeJong
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 2, 2026 ā Correa, Nimmo, DeJong
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/02/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-2-2026-correa-nimmo-dejong/
11 days ago
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I Know A Bad Baseball Team When I See One;
#Astros
Lose 3-1 To Red Sox
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I Know A Bad Baseball Team When I See One; Astros Lose 3-1 To Red Sox
The Astros are 6-18 in their last 24 games. 12-21 on the season. Yāall, this is a bad baseball team. And I donāt think itāll get better any time soon. Of the seasonās first ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/01/i-know-a-bad-baseball-team-when-i-see-one-astros-lose-3-1-to-red-sox/
11 days ago
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The Losers' Bracket:
#Astros
at Red Sox, 5-1-26, 6:10 CT Game 33 Preview and Thread
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The Losersā Bracket: Astros at Red Sox, 5-1-26, 6:10 CT Game 33 Preview and Thread
The Astros play the Red Sox while the Angels play the Mets, in a weekend festival of major league ineptitude.
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/01/the-losers-bracket-astros-at-red-sox-5-1-26-610-ct-game-33-preview-and-thread/
11 days ago
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How much of the
#Astros
pitching problems is due to defense?
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How much of the Astrosā pitching problems is due to defense?
So far this season, we know that the pitching has been the Astrosā Achilles Heel. We also know that the inability to throw enough strikes, and the resultant walks, are a huge part of the pitcā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/01/how-much-of-the-astros-pitching-problems-is-due-to-defense/
12 days ago
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Launch Briefing: May 1, 2026 ā Paredes, Pena, Robert
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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 1, 2026 ā Paredes, Pena, Robert
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/05/01/the-astros-launch-briefing-may-1-2026-paredes-pena-robert/
12 days ago
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The Lineup Strikes Back;
#Astros
Win Game 2 11-5 Over Orioles
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The Lineup Strikes Back; Astros Win Game 2 11-5 Over Orioles
How does one forget about a loss earlier in that same day? Win the next one in convincing fashion. Fresh off a 10-3 loss to the Orioles in Game 1 of a doubleheader, the Astros were looking at a posā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/30/the-lineup-strikes-back-astros-win-game-2-11-5-over-orioles/
12 days ago
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Game 1 Recap: Orioles Grand Slam Barrage Buries
#Astros,
10-3
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Orioles Grand Slam Barrage Buries Astros, 10-3
It canāt possibly get worse than this. Today, Astros pitching served more grand slams than your local Dennyās. This game marked yet another low mark in an already ignominious season forā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/30/orioles-grand-slam-barrage-buries-astros-10-3/
12 days ago
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Gotta Coach āEm All:
#Astros
at Orioles, 4-30-26, 11:35 CT Game 31 and 32 Doubleheader Preview and Thread
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Gotta Coach āEm All: Astros at Orioles, 4-30-26, 11:35 CT Game 31 and 32 Doubleheader Preview and Thread
As the Astros play a doubleheader against the Orioles, we take an overview of the hitting, pitching and catching coaching changes for the Astros in 2026, and what the results have been.
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/30/gotta-coach-em-all-astros-at-orioles-4-30-26-1135-ct-game-31-and-32-doubleheader-preview-and-thread/
13 days ago
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Launch Briefing: April 30, 2026 ā Imai, Cortes, Crochet
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The Astros Launch Briefing: April 30, 2026 ā Imai, Cortes, Crochet
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/30/the-astros-launch-briefing-april-30-2026-imai-cortes-crochet/
13 days ago
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There Can Be Only One (Lambert):
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at Orioles, 4-29-26, 5:35 CT Game 31 Preview and Thread
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There Can Be Only One (Lambert): Astros at Orioles, 4-29-26, 5:35 CT Game 31 Preview and Thread
Itās Game 31 of the season, April is almost over, the Astros are 8 games below .500 and fans are wondering if Peter Lambert can be a top of the Astrosā rotation piece. Not a ātop ā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/29/there-can-be-only-one-lambert-astros-at-orioles-4-29-26-535-ct-game-31-preview-and-thread/
14 days ago
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#Astros
Launch Briefing: April 29, 2026 ā Imai, Muncy, Steele
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The Astros Launch Briefing: April 29, 2026 ā Imai, Muncy, Steele
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/29/the-astros-launch-briefing-april-29-2026-imai-muncy-steele/
14 days ago
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#Astros
Bats Choke in Baltimore. Orioles Take Game One 5-3.
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Astros Bats Choke in Baltimore. Orioles Take Game One 5-3.
Itās one step forward, two steps back for the 2026 Houston Astros. After losing two to the Yankees, they salvaged a win on Sunday. But it was back to losing ways tonight in Baltimore, who tooā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/28/astros-bats-choke-in-baltimore-orioles-take-game-one-5-3/
14 days ago
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Life is a Kai-Wei:
#Astros
at Orioles, 4-28-26, 5:35 CT Game 30 Preview and Thread
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Life is a Kai-Wei: Astros at Orioles, 4-28-26, 5:35 CT Game 30 Preview and Thread
Kai-Wei Teng Faces the Orioles in his first start as a Houston Astro. He has been great for the Astros out of the bullpen, but will that success carry over into a starting role?
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/28/life-is-a-kai-wei-astros-at-orioles-4-28-26-535-ct-game-30-preview-and-thread/
15 days ago
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#Astros
Launch Briefing: April 28, 2026 ā Teng, Cortez, Bazzana
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The Astros Launch Briefing: April 28, 2026 ā Teng, Cortez, Bazzana
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/28/the-astros-launch-briefing-april-28-2026-teng-cortez-bazzana/
15 days ago
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On the Outside Looking In: Do Kenny Lofton and Jim Edmonds Belong?
#HOF
#Cooperstown
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On the Outside Looking In: Do Kenny Lofton and Jim Edmonds Belong?
Comparing Lofton and Edmonds to the rank and file enshrined in Cooperstown
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/27/on-the-outside-looking-in-do-kenny-lofton-and-jim-edmonds-belong/
16 days ago
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Launch Briefing: April 27, 2026 ā Espada, Rooker, Imai, Cora
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The Astros Launch Briefing: April 27, 2026 ā Espada, Rooker, Imai, Cora
Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.Ā Discuss and share in the cā¦
https://launch-angle.com/2026/04/27/the-astros-launch-briefing-april-27-2026-espada-rooker-imai-cora/
16 days ago
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Astros Stats š
17 days ago
Team OPS in Wins and Losses in 2026 And these Astros continue to depress me...
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