***** Official Houston Astros 2025 Season Thread *****

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GigEmMortis
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 1:28p, 8/1/25
CFTXAG10 said:
GigEmMortis said:
My apologies if this has already been discussed, but my ESPN app shows tonight's game is on AppleTV+

Will it also be on SCHN, or am I SOL for tonight?

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Thank you! I'll give this a shot
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In reply to Beau Holder • 1:33p, 8/1/25
Beau Holder said:
I don't think the focus on overhauling the infield defense over the offseason was done on the assumption that it doesn't have a meaningful impact in the aggregate on W/L.

Here is one way to look at it. When calculating WAR, there are positional adjustments. It's based on historical data and decides which position is more difficult. If you play a tough position, you get a boost; easier position, you lose some points.

I think this changes over time, but roughtly here is how each position is graded.

  • Catcher: +12.5 runs per 1,350 innings (a full season)
  • Shortstop: +7.5 runs
  • Second Base: +2.5 runs
  • Third Base: +2.5 runs
  • Center Field: +2.5 runs
  • Left Field: -7.5 runs
  • Right Field: -7.5 runs
  • First Base: -12.5 runs
  • Designated Hitter: -17.5 runs
    • 2B > LF by a significant margin.
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    AstroAg21
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    In reply to CFTXAG10 • 1:37p, 8/1/25
    CFTXAG10 said:

    I never have understood AJ Preller's thought process as a general manager. He trades away his entire farm system (once again) to make a big splash in order to make the postseason and get bounced early. But wants top prospects in return to rebuild the organization just to do it all over again the following year.

    When does ownership start to question the reckless moves? I bet he would love to have MacKenzie Gore and James Wood right now who are both cheap and productive big leaguers.
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    1:45p, 8/1/25
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    In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 1:49p, 8/1/25
    There the **** is Toro.
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    Beat40
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    In reply to AstroAg21 • 1:53p, 8/1/25
    Having to compete with the money press the Dodgers have can make you do some irrational things.
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    Big Al 1992
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    2:05p, 8/1/25
    The memes on this board when Sanchez hits his first Astro homer
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    Beau Holder
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    2:09p, 8/1/25
    Cooper Criswell lol
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    In reply to Big Al 1992 • 2:09p, 8/1/25
    Big Al 1992 said:
    The memes on this board when Sanchez hits his first Astro homer


    You saying Jesus Christ can't hit a curve ball?!
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    Drunken Overseas Bettor
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    2:13p, 8/1/25
    Yesterday reminded me of a day in the 90s when I was going through all this crap and suddenly saw on the news that the Rockets had traded for Charles Barkley.

    Similar vibes yesterday seeing Correa coming home. Just a really positive happiness, despite knowing he's having a lousy season since I've been following him day to day for Astros Bingo. As one ESPN writer said - you can already pencil him in for at least one standout moment come the post-season.

    FIrst night of re-bachelorhood - I watched 4 innings of Braves-Reds and an entire half of Chargers-Lions preseason. Not too shabby.
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    In reply to AstroAg21 • 2:17p, 8/1/25
    AstroAg21 said:
    CFTXAG10 said:

    I never have understood AJ Preller's thought process as a general manager. He trades away his entire farm system (once again) to make a big splash in order to make the postseason and get bounced early. But wants top prospects in return to rebuild the organization just to do it all over again the following year.

    When does ownership start to question the reckless moves? I bet he would love to have MacKenzie Gore and James Wood right now who are both cheap and productive big leaguers.

    Homeboy is dreaming it's still the 90s when we did a 11-player deal that unfortunately was for the wrong Pedro Martinez

    December 28, 1994

    The Houston Astros traded a player to be named later, Ken Caminiti, Andjar Cedeño, Steve Finley, Roberto Petagine and Brian Williams to the San Diego Padres for Derek Bell, Doug Brocail, Ricky Gutirrez, Pedro Martnez, Phil Plantier and Craig Shipley.
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    2:22p, 8/1/25
    Anybody know what the hold up is on the 2026 schedule?

    We usually get it released in July (last year it was July 18th)
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    In reply to tjack16 • 2:24p, 8/1/25
    tjack16 said:
    Anybody know what the hold up is on the 2026 schedule?

    We usually get it released in July (last year it was July 18th)

    Could world cup scheduling be messing with things?
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    In reply to tjack16 • 2:25p, 8/1/25
    tjack16 said:
    Anybody know what the hold up is on the 2026 schedule?

    We usually get it released in July (last year it was July 18th)

    They are moving us back to the NL because Boston and the Yankees need an easier path to the WS.
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    2:37p, 8/1/25

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    2:37p, 8/1/25
    I missed the Hummel move. I'm guessing he got sent down?
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    In reply to tjack16 • 2:38p, 8/1/25
    tjack16 said:
    I missed the Hummel move. I'm guessing he got sent down?

    Appears he survived this round. Also...Nick Hernandez? Can we please get rid of that guy?
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    2:39p, 8/1/25
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    2:40p, 8/1/25



    Hummel survives. Why, prey tell. Why....
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    In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 2:40p, 8/1/25
    EastCoastAgNc said:
    tjack16 said:
    I missed the Hummel move. I'm guessing he got sent down?

    Appears he survived this round. Also...Nick Hernandez? Can we please get rid of that guy?


    The homerun Wednesday saved his job I guess
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    In reply to Ciboag96 • 2:41p, 8/1/25
    Ciboag96 said:



    Hummel survives. Why, prey tell. Why....

    This is my 9/11
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    2:42p, 8/1/25
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    In reply to tjack16 • 2:42p, 8/1/25
    tjack16 said:
    EastCoastAgNc said:
    tjack16 said:
    I missed the Hummel move. I'm guessing he got sent down?

    Appears he survived this round. Also...Nick Hernandez? Can we please get rid of that guy?


    The homerun Wednesday saved his job I guess

    If we're being honest, him being a switch hitter saved his job.
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    2:43p, 8/1/25
    No matter what!
    Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
    I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
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    In reply to linkdude • 2:43p, 8/1/25
    linkdude said:

    Wait this says Hummel will never be DFA'd.
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    In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 2:44p, 8/1/25
    I'd rather DFA Hummel and bring Guillorme back for that.
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    In reply to Beau Holder • 2:46p, 8/1/25
    Beau Holder said:
    Ciboag96 said:



    Hummel survives. Why, prey tell. Why....

    This is my 9/11

    I reached out to my connections in the front office and told them to keep him on the roster because my pal Beau really likes him. Glad they made it work.
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    In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 2:46p, 8/1/25
    EastCoastAgNc said:
    tjack16 said:
    EastCoastAgNc said:
    tjack16 said:
    I missed the Hummel move. I'm guessing he got sent down?

    Appears he survived this round. Also...Nick Hernandez? Can we please get rid of that guy?


    The homerun Wednesday saved his job I guess

    If we're being honest, him being a switch hitter saved his job.


    Yep. But Melton is by far the better defender.

    But I think in this case it was that Hummel had no options left.
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    2:46p, 8/1/25
    "Throwback" to this gem

    No matter what!
    Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
    I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
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    2:47p, 8/1/25
    Can't Hummel play catcher?
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    2:47p, 8/1/25


    Astros rolling out just two guys in the lineup today
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    In reply to agproducer • 2:48p, 8/1/25
    Yeah he's the emergency catcher if ever needed
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    2:48p, 8/1/25
    Hernandez and Contreras in the same bullpen is the opposite torture of watching Hummel hit
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    In reply to texasaggie2015 • 2:49p, 8/1/25
    texasaggie2015 said:
    Yeah he's the emergency catcher if ever needed

    So, basically, he's the 3rd catcher who can play OF and switch hit.

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    2:49p, 8/1/25
    Astros still around from the last time Correa was here.
    • Jose Altuve
    • Yordan Alvarez
    • Chas McCormick
    • Jake Meyers
    • Luis Garcia
    • Framber Valdez
    • Bryan Abreu
    • Christian Javier
    • Lance McCullers
    Technically, not Jeremy Pena, but they're boys.
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