Five MLB numbers that matter, even in the first week of the season
Let's dive into some of the stats that can already tell us something about players who could be on their way to big years.
Fri, Apr 25
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Submit your Astros questions for Chandler Rome’s mailbag
The Athletic's Chandler Rome is ready to answer your Astros questions after the season's first month.
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Reasons for all 30 MLB teams to be optimistic, pessimistic based on early season returns
No matter where your team stands through the first five weeks of the season, there are signs of hope and concern.
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Thu, Apr 24
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Houston Astros’ ghosts of an awful April are gone: ‘It’s a great feeling’
After an abysmal start last year, the Astros are riding stellar pitching and small ball to a winning record.
Wed, Apr 23
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Cam Smith’s ‘seamless’ outfield transition prompts Astros to explore center field options
Smith has embraced the move, which could increase Houston’s roster flexibility while it attempts to address a sputtering offense.
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Tue, Apr 22
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MLB Power Rankings: Cincinnati, Cleveland on the climb; What a difference a year makes
In this week's Rankings, we take a look at where each team ranked exactly one year ago and what that might tell us about where they are now.
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Zach Dezenzo delivered in a rare start. Can the Astros create more opportunities for him?
Swings like those Dezenzo displayed Monday may put the onus back on the Astros to find him more playing time.
Mon, Apr 21
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Padres’ Luis Arraez placed on 7-day IL after collision with Astros’ Mauricio Dubón
Luis Arraez was transported Sunday to a local hospital following a grisly collision at first base and is now in concussion protocol.
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Astros takeaways: Framber Valdez’s sinker, a low-velocity bullpen, aggressive baserunning
Five starts into his platform season, Valdez is still searching for that signature pitch.
