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What a world we live in. For 10 years this graphic has been the opposite

If the Mariners let Naylor walk they are ****ing idiots

wessimo said:

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CFTXAG10 said:

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Lol, we'll see how long that lasts.

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I'm going to the game with my dad Saturday. let's just say optimism is not exactly through the roof

Mr.Bond said:

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Hes clearly on something..... this has Brady Anderson 2.0 written all over it

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I've been thinking this a while now. The guy has never hit more than 34 HRs a season. In the minors he's never hit more than 29.

This year, he's nearly doubled his career high in HRs. His slug has jumped about 170 points. His OPS is up over 200 points. AND -- he has caught 120 games (DH 35 more).

linkdude said:

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may the baseball spirit of Mike Scott possess Framber today

amen

Today In 1986: Houston #Astros pitcher Mike Scott hurls a no-hitter vs. the San Francisco Giants to clinch the NL West title! #MLB #Baseball #History pic.twitter.com/JrjCo4uKwX

— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) September 25, 2025

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Skipped school to go to this game. The day before Nolan threw like a one or two hitter and they would've clinched but the 2nd place NL West team also won so it went to the following day.

Jeremy Peña said imaging revealed a left oblique strain. He has tried to swing, but still feels pain even when taking “mild swings.”

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

linkdude said:

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Trammell will save us, surely

The Astros against JT Ginn: Altuve 4, Paredes DH, Correa 5, Caratini 2, Walker 3, Sánchez 9, Cole 8, Trammell 7, Dubón 6

Valdez LHP

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

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What a **** lineup for a must win game

But the "good" lineup sucks donkey dick so here we are

maca1028 said:

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Jeremy Peña said imaging revealed a left oblique strain. He has tried to swing, but still feels pain even when taking “mild swings.”

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

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Done for the season.

Rustys-Beef-o-Reeno said:

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linkdude said:

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Trammell will save us, surely

The Astros against JT Ginn: Altuve 4, Paredes DH, Correa 5, Caratini 2, Walker 3, Sánchez 9, Cole 8, Trammell 7, Dubón 6

Valdez LHP

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

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What a **** lineup for a must win game

But the "good" lineup sucks donkey dick so here we are

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Can't be that much worse than the line-up that scored 1 run over the last two games.

Rustys-Beef-o-Reeno said:

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linkdude said:

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Trammell will save us, surely

The Astros against JT Ginn: Altuve 4, Paredes DH, Correa 5, Caratini 2, Walker 3, Sánchez 9, Cole 8, Trammell 7, Dubón 6

Valdez LHP

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

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What a **** lineup for a must win game

But the "good" lineup sucks donkey dick so here we are

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Lets just count it as a moral victory that Joe doesn't have Walker hitting cleanup. Probably a bit too little and too late for Joe to keep his job though.

Mini-GOAT report.

Jose needs 1 hit to tie Ryne Sandberg at 2,386. When he gets it, he'll be in tied for 11th in career hits by a 2nd baseman. Given the franchise is still just 60+ years old, it is sort of staggering to realize that 4 of the top 12 second basemen in terms of career hits have played for Houston. Biggio is 3rd, Morgan is 9th, Kent is 10th, Altuve 12th.

Here's a list of the 2B ahead of him all-time.

1.Eddie Collins 3,315
2. Nap Lajoie 3,243
3. Craig Biggio, 3,060
4. Rogers Hornsby 2,930
5. Frankie Frisch 2,880
6. Charlie Gehringer 2,839
7 Roberto Alomar 2,724
8. Nellie Fox 2,663
9. Joe Morgan, 2,517
10. Jeff Kent 2,461
11. Ryne Sandberg, 2,386
12. Jose Altuve, 2,385

Let's say Altuve ends up the year at 2,388.
If he can replicate 150 hits per year, we can think ahead to:

End of:
2026, age 36, 2,538
2027, age 37, 2,688
2028, age 38, 2,838
2029, age 39, 2,988

So realistically, it would take 4 more healthy years of average MLBer production to have a shot at 3,000 before he turns 40. The 2020 season and the World Baseball injury really hurt his chances. That's a full season of games gone from his ledger. if he has those at the production he had from 2020-2025, he's got 179 more hits right now, and he's at 2,564.

But that's baseball for ya.

maca1028 said:

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Jeremy Peña said imaging revealed a left oblique strain. He has tried to swing, but still feels pain even when taking “mild swings.”

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

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Christian Walker says mild swings are the way to do it.

Will Clark is gold!! Wish they would've asked him about the Manfred runner.

NSFW language incoming

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO_egACDOuJ/?igsh=Zmt1amplb3FxYjV0

Just read this.

Excellent work from @enosarris

Would highly suggest.

Super interesting and digestible. https://t.co/PKxwulwYvn

— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) September 25, 2025

Mathguy64 said:

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maca1028 said:

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Jeremy Peña said imaging revealed a left oblique strain. He has tried to swing, but still feels pain even when taking “mild swings.”

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

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Done for the season.

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Pretty sure they all are.

Mathguy64 said:

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maca1028 said:

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Jeremy Peña said imaging revealed a left oblique strain. He has tried to swing, but still feels pain even when taking “mild swings.”

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

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Done for the season.

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Just like the team

Ok im rooting for 1 of 2 things today:

1) Astros win, Tigers lose giving a tiny bit of hope

2) Framber completely melts down and embarrasses himself more than he has already this season (that would require something epic)

Does this team have a win left in them? I'm not sure they do.

I never thought I would say that much less think it.

It's sad to see it happen. It had to end at some point but never thought it would happen like this.

AggieJ2002 said:

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Ok im rooting for 1 of 2 things today:

1) Astros win, Tigers lose giving a tiny bit of hope

2) Framber completely melts down and embarrasses himself more than he has already this season (that would require something epic)

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Is it wrong to want to see Framber turn away from home plate and have the catcher fire one at his back? Surely that's wrong.

I wanna see Salazar punch him in the face.

Maybe that will straighten him out. Hard Reboot.

I just hope I don't have to see him in an Astros uniform after this season. Go take that crazy on the road.

Ag_07 said:

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Will Clark is gold!! Wish they would've asked him about the Manfred runner.

NSFW language incoming

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO_egACDOuJ/?igsh=Zmt1amplb3FxYjV0

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That was awesome and sounds like me on a good whiskey fueled rant.

J.T. Ginn this season:

vs RHH: .186/.232/.333 in 194 plate appearances

vs. LHH: .338/.418/.636 in 177 plate appearances https://t.co/tto0TUvTUe

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2025

AggieJ2002 said:

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Ok im rooting for 1 of 2 things today:

1) Astros win, Tigers lose giving a tiny bit of hope

2) Framber completely melts down and embarrasses himself more than he has already this season (that would require something epic)

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****s his drawers

Drunken Overseas Bettor said:

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Mini-GOAT report.

Jose needs 1 hit to tie Ryne Sandberg at 2,386. When he gets it, he'll be in tied for 11th in career hits by a 2nd baseman. Given the franchise is still just 60+ years old, it is sort of staggering to realize that 4 of the top 12 second basemen in terms of career hits have played for Houston. Biggio is 3rd, Morgan is 9th, Kent is 10th, Altuve 12th.

Here's a list of the 2B ahead of him all-time.

1.Eddie Collins 3,315
2. Nap Lajoie 3,243
3. Craig Biggio, 3,060
4. Rogers Hornsby 2,930
5. Frankie Frisch 2,880
6. Charlie Gehringer 2,839
7 Roberto Alomar 2,724
8. Nellie Fox 2,663
9. Joe Morgan, 2,517
10. Jeff Kent 2,461
11. Ryne Sandberg, 2,386
12. Jose Altuve, 2,385

Let's say Altuve ends up the year at 2,388.
If he can replicate 150 hits per year, we can think ahead to:

End of:
2026, age 36, 2,538
2027, age 37, 2,688
2028, age 38, 2,838
2029, age 39, 2,988

So realistically, it would take 4 more healthy years of average MLBer production to have a shot at 3,000 before he turns 40. The 2020 season and the World Baseball injury really hurt his chances. That's a full season of games gone from his ledger. if he has those at the production he had from 2020-2025, he's got 179 more hits right now, and he's at 2,564.

But that's baseball for ya.

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Hope there's no strikes on the horizon so our boy can get to 3k

tjack16 said:

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I probably won't watch a pitch of the postseason if the Astros aren't in it.

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Same here and same for most people. The fatal flaw that MLB has is that for the most part - even people that watch the product only watch their own team.

Eh, I love the intensity of playoff baseball. I usually only need an underdog to grab my attention. Dodgers v Yankees is a no-go for me, but otherwise I'd watch.

MINI-ASTROS BINGO GAME TODAY ONLY!

Pick your entries before, well, whenever, before the end of the first inning, let's say. Special Prize to the winner.

1. Do the Astros win today? Yes / No / Are you insane?

2. Do the Astros score today? Yes/No/ What does score mean?

3. Do the Astros have a lead today? Yes/No

4. How many batters before Framber loses his cool?
1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 20+

5. How many runs (either earned/unearned) does Framber allow today?
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-10, 11-20,21-73, 74+

6. How times does Christian Walker strike out today?
0, 1, 2, EVERY ****ING TIME

7. Name a TexAgs poster you would rather see as manager of the Astros besides Joe Espada.

8. Which of these names makes you cringe the most that they played meaningful time this year for the team?
Brendan Rodgers
Chaz
Jacob Melton
Zack Short
Brice Matthews
Shay Whitcomb
Luis Guillorme
Robert Goullet
Kenedy Corona
My Sharona

9. If you had 1 swing, would you rather use it to hit Christian Walker in the stomach or Jose Abreu in the face?

10. It's over, isn't it?
Yes, No, Dude, where have you been?

Has his production met your expectations?

tjack16 said:

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I probably won't watch a pitch of the postseason if the Astros aren't in it.

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I won't either. At that point my attention will refocus on the beginning of hockey season.

Marvin said:

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Eh, I love the intensity of playoff baseball. I usually only need an underdog to grab my attention. Dodgers v Yankees is a no-go for me, but otherwise I'd watch.

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This. The sport and its postseason doesn't get less awesome if your team doesn't win the title every year. There are a lot of interesting stories.

Drunken Overseas Bettor said:

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MINI-ASTROS BINGO GAME TODAY ONLY!

Pick your entries before, well, whenever, before the end of the first inning, let's say. Special Prize to the winner.

1. Do the Astros win today? Yes / No / Are you insane?

2. Do the Astros score today? Yes/No/ What does score mean?

3. Do the Astros have a lead today? Yes/No

4. How many batters before Framber loses his cool?
1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 20+

5. How many runs (either earned/unearned) does Framber allow today?
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-10, 11-20,21-73, 74+

6. How times does Christian Walker strike out today?
0, 1, 2, EVERY ****ING TIME

7. Name a TexAgs poster you would rather see as manager of the Astros besides Joe Espada.

8. Which of these names makes you cringe the most that they played meaningful time this year for the team?
Brendan Rodgers
Chaz
Jacob Melton
Zack Short
Brice Matthews
Shay Whitcomb
Luis Guillorme
Robert Goullet
Kenedy Corona
My Sharona

9. If you had 1 swing, would you rather use it to hit Christian Walker in the stomach or Jose Abreu in the face?

10. It's over, isn't it?
Yes, No, Dude, where have you been?

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Thanks for keeping this fun!

1. Do the Astros win today? Yes

2. Do the Astros score today? Yes

3. Do the Astros have a lead today? No (Hedging!)

4. How many batters before Framber loses his cool?
20+
(man I hope so)

5. How many runs (either earned/unearned) does Framber allow today?
3
(short leash, but leaves guys on that score)

6. How times does Christian Walker strike out today?
1
(I dont think JT Ginn has a + fastball)

7. Name a TexAgs poster you would rather see as manager of the Astros besides Joe Espada.
Heineken-Ashi

8. Which of these names makes you cringe the most that they played meaningful time this year for the team?
Brendan Rodgers
(should have been cut before paying the full contract)

9. If you had 1 swing, would you rather use it to hit Christian Walker in the stomach or Jose Abreu in the face?
Ha! Jose Abreu in the face

10. It's over, isn't it?
No

Not sure if Lance will make it back, but I want him to pitch in one of the final games and tell him "The dynasty is on your shoulders. It's your time."

Eff it. Let it ride!

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Same

That situation told me all I needed to know about Joe as a manager.

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I wonder how someone like Tito would have handled that. He cut Bauer for throwing the ball into CF. Or at least told the GM to cut him.

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I've been saying all along that I wish the Astros had hired Francona instead of promoting Joe.

AggieJ2002 said:

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Ok im rooting for 1 of 2 things today:

1) Astros win, Tigers lose giving a tiny bit of hope

2) Framber completely melts down and embarrasses himself more than he has already this season (that would require something epic)

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First choice would be a Framber win. But if not, then I want him to pitch just well enough to give other teams some hope and have somebody offer him more than the qualifying offer so we can get our draft pick and not have to risk actually having him accept the offer.

HBP and a walk. 2 on 1 out