Cubs vs. Astros Saturday 5/23 game threads
Cubs vs. Astros Saturday 5/23 game threads
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Astros 4, Cubs 2: RISPy business. Again.
I could just post this here and end this recap and every single one of you would understand exactly what the problem is with the Chicago Cubs. But you come here for a game recap and you shall have one, even though you probably won’t like it. The Cubs lost to the Astros 4-2 and […]
Arrighetti, Vazquez Lead Astros Over Cubs 4-2
Spencer Arrighetti continued to put up zeros and battery mate Christian Vazquez drove in a pair as the Houston Astros (21-31) slipped past the Chicago Cubs (29-22) 4-2 at Wrigley Field. Arrighetti did not get deep in this game, but he did throw 5 innings of shutout ball in earning his 6th win in 7 […]
Cubs vs. Astros, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
Astros vs. Cubs Game Thread: Game 52, 5/22/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (20-31) and Chicago Cubs (29-21) will begin their 3-game series this afternoon at Wrigley Field. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (5-1, 1.50 ERA) will take the mound for the Astros as he takes on RHP Jameson Taillon (2-3, 4.97 ERA). Houston Area Connection: Both of today’s starters grew up in the Greater […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros preview, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT
Today’s roster move: Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Astros lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Spencer Arrighetti, RHP Maybe we should just pretend Jameson Taillon’s last start didn’t happen. Oh, you can’t do that. Right. So: Five home runs and eight runs given up to the White Sox. Don’t do that again, Jamo. Taillon has also had […]
Cubs vs. Astros Friday 5/22 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 51 Astros 4, Cubs 2: RISPy business. Again. Cubs vs. Astros, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros preview, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Astros series preview
Before we get to the Astros, a note: The Cubs moved half a game ahead of the Cardinals into second place in the NL Central when St. Louis lost to Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Astros started the year 6-3, but since then have gone 14-28. Only the Angels (13-28) are worse over that span. So […]
Astros vs. Cubs Series Primer with Ryan Sweeney of Marquee Sports Network
Former Major Leaguer Ryan Sweeney, who serves as studio analyst on Chicago’s Marquee Sports Network, sits down to preview the Astros upcoming series with the Cubs at historic Wrigley Field. Q: When it’s all said and done, could the Cubs have the best rotation in all of baseball this season? A: Cubs have had a […]
In The Lab: What Does BPO Say About Our Hitting Coaches?
One of the benefits of waiting until late May to look at statistics is that individual games have less of a difference on overall numbers. In April, it looked like the Astros hitting coaches were the toast of the town. The team was leading the American League in runs scoring. They were taking more pitches. […]
Astros Prospect Report: May 20th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (20-27) lost 13-1 (BOX SCORE) Gordon started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 8 runs over 3.1 innings. The pen allowed another 5 runs as the River Cats extended their […]
Astros Legends Series: Tim Redding
Drafted in the 20th round by the Astros, Tim Redding would make his debut on June 24, 2001, in a day game against the Reds in Cincinnati Our 18th installment of the continuing Legends Series begins there. Q: What do you most remember about that day when you were brought up? A: I had […]
The Case for an Astros Rebuild
We step outside the lab again today to take a look at the argument for an Astros tear down. There are two main reasons why a rebuild makes a ton of sense. So, we should take a look at what that looks like and the whys and what fors for a decision as seemingly rash […]
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 5/21/26: Mixed results
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (25-21) SYRACUSE 10, BUFFALO 5 (BOX) Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (14-27) RICHMOND 7, BINGHAMTON 6 (BOX) High-A: Brooklyn Cyclones (11-29) BROOKLYN 5, HUDSON VALLEY 0 (BOX) Single-A: St. Lucie Mets (17-24) ST. LUCIE 4, PALM BEACH 3 (BOX) Rookie: FCL Mets (XX-XX) FCL ASTROS 8, FCL METS 3 (BOX) STAR OF THE […]
Twins 4, Astros 1: Double dinger daytime dominance
Wish that we’d be cruisin’? (Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go!)Hurry, and hit, yo! (Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go!)We play: The season’s bruising and our chances may be minor:(We hit, though; we hit, though!)The afternoon is sunny; could a day be finer?(We hit, though; we hit, though!)A swing and drive […]
Astros vs. Twins Game Thread: Game 51, 5/20/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (20-30) and Minnesota Twins (22-27) will play the rubber match of this 3-game series this afternoon at 12:40 p.m. CT. RHP Mike Burrows (2-5, 5.72 ERA) will make his 10th start of the season as he takes on Twins RHP Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.20 ERA). ABOUT BURROWS: RHP Mike Burrows […]
Game 50: Astros at Twins
First Pitch: 12:40 PMEyeballs: Twins.TVEardrums: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: The Crawfish Boxes Twins have got to host Houston in town,Any last hope has come crumbling down.Had a single moment where they may be on track,Longest of chances to get in the black.Yesterday a microcosm showing the year,Waiting out […]
Astros Legends Series: Ty Gainey
In our 17th installment of our Legends Series we sit down with Ty Gainey, whose debut with the Astros in 1985 was brief and memorable. Q: What do you remember about being called up in April of 1985 ? A: It was shocking because one day I’m down in the minors and then next thing […]
In The Lab: Astros Catchers BPO
On a long enough timeline the survival rate drops to zero. Water finds its level. Everything regresses to the mean. Insert your euphemism here. One of the things we notice with numbers is that over time they usually approach what we would have expected. Unfortunately for the Astros catchers, they are left with Christian Vazquez […]
Astros 2, Twins 1: Zebby solid, bats stone cold
Zebby Matthews got off to a shaky start tonight, with a Jeremy Pena single and Isaac Paredes 2-run homer. However, after that, he settled into things and was able to go 6 innings, scattering 5 hits and striking out 6 along the way. All he needed was the Twins lineup to give him a modicum […]
Astros vs. Twins Game Thread: Game 50, 5/19/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (19-30) visit Target Field in Minneapolis for the second of a 3-game series vs. the Minnesota Twins (22-26). RHP Jason Alexander (0-0, 14.21 ERA) takes on Twins RHP Zebby Matthews (1-0, 0.00 ERA). Alexander is making his first start of the season while Mathews is making his second start of the season. ROADIES: Tonight is the 2nd game […]
Game 49: Astros at Twins
First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, FOX9 KMSP, Gray Media Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com Know thine enemy: The Crawfish Boxes ICYMI: Royce Lewis was optioned to AAA and Ryan Jeffers was placed on the IL, with Orlando Arcia and Alex Jackson coming up to […]
Astros Roster Moves: McCullers to IL; Meyers, Pearson Activated
The Houston Astros starter was scratched from his scheduled start today vs. Minnesota. The Astros have placed RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day IL (retro 5/16) due to right shoulder inflammation. The team also optioned UT Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston has reinstated CF Jake Meyers and RHP Nate Pearson from the Injured List. […]
About Last Night: Colt Emerson, Joy, and Letting Go
The Mariners haven’t been very much fun to watch this year. Sure, the run differential is positive. The fun differential, though? Stinky. Trash. Probably sitting about where the 19-30 Houston Astros run differential is, near the bottom of the league (the sentence is clunky, but please allow me this opportunity to bully the Astros). Most […]
Astros Minor League Hotlist: May 19th
Who’s Hot At The Plate? Chase Call – Call was selected by the Astros in the 16th round of the 2025 draft. The outfielder had a monster week for Asheville hitting .556 with 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 10 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases in just 4 games. He has a .857 OPS this […]
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