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Baseball Superstitions: The Quirky, Sacred, and Just Plain Weird
10h · Chip BaileyBaseball’s full of magic—if you know where to look.
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YIE – Do the “Trends” Matter?
Apr 2 · Dan PChip hit the nail on the head in his last post when he knew that I would be following up with one of my YIE (Yes It’s Early) posts.
Opening Takeaways: Is this the Astros we’ll get all season?
Mar 31 · Chip BaileyThree games in (with that odd off-day on Sunday), and the Astros are already navigating a new landscape—one without familiar faces like Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, and Justin Verlander.
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Astros 2025: It’s Crystal Ball Time
Mar 27 · Dan PBefore I get started here, here is my public service announcement to all our readers here.
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The State of the Astros: 2025 marks a defining era for Houston
Mar 26 · Chip BaileyAs the Houston Astros wrap up spring training and gear up for Opening Day, they enter a season of transition—perhaps the most pivotal since their rise to dominance nearly a decade ago.
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How is the Astros’ 26-man roster shaping up?
Mar 24 · Dan PThis post was a bit more difficult when I started writing it a couple days ago.
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Astros’ All-Time: Best (and worst) broadcasters
Mar 19 · Chip BaileyThe Best (and Worst) Broadcasters in Houston Astros History A great broadcaster does more than just call the game—they become the voice of a franchise, the soundtrack of summer nights, and the link between generations of fans.
Astros 2025: A quick view of the outfield position
Mar 17 · Dan PThis post has been purposely left for last in the set of position reviews.
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FREE BLOG WEEKEND: Cam Smith and a flashback to Bagwell
Mar 14 · Chip BaileyIf you’re an Astros fan, you can’t help but be intrigued by the rise of Cam Smith.
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The Architects of Astros’ Success: Best Managers & GMs in Franchise History
Mar 12 · Chip BaileyGenerations shape the way we remember greatness.
Is the Astros’ Golden Era over? Three reasons for and against
Mar 10 · Dan PI do thank Chip Bailey for his continued assistance in keeping the blog going while I’m recovering from hand surgery.
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Greatest Hits: The All-Time Astros’ Team
Mar 5 · Chip BaileyHey, this is Chip Bailey, stepping in today for Dan Peschong who is doing an incredible job of carrying the mantle of one of the longest-running blogs in blogdom.
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