***** Official Houston Astros 2026 Season Thread *****

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LouisianaCHEN
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9:23p, 3/28/26
Got the monkey off our back. The luck came in for us tonight. Let's do it again tomorrow.
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9:27p, 3/28/26
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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9:31p, 3/28/26
So we no longer have a Kuchi but we have a Teng.
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9:32p, 3/28/26
these ABS challenges are interesting

in a close game...kind of need to have one in your back pocket for the 8th or 9th if necessary

i.e. the highest leverage situations
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9:34p, 3/28/26
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In reply to Prosperdick • 9:34p, 3/28/26
Prosperdick said:
We're back baby! Didn't think I would ever to get to post her again.

Is it bad that I zoom in on that pic every time you post it?
That's perfection.
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9:36p, 3/28/26
I told you boys it was all Cintron's fault!!!

Hahahaha
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In reply to W • 9:38p, 3/28/26
W said:
these ABS challenges are interesting

in a close game...kind of need to have one in your back pocket for the 8th or 9th if necessary

i.e. the highest leverage situations
Here's how the Brewers used it during ST. It (sort of) takes the decision away from the batter. It's smart and is reasonable therefore MLB will most likely ban it.

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In reply to BTKAG97 • 9:38p, 3/28/26
Didn't the mlb already ban it?
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9:40p, 3/28/26
160-2 here we come!!!
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In reply to htxag09 • 9:45p, 3/28/26
htxag09 said:
Didn't the mlb already ban it?
Probably given how dumb MLB is run. Its nothing more than signals from a base coach but in a more efficient manner.
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In reply to BTKAG97 • 9:57p, 3/28/26
BTKAG97 said:
htxag09 said:
Didn't the mlb already ban it?
Probably given how dumb MLB is run. Its nothing more than signals from a base coach but in a more efficient manner.


In my understanding of the rule, no one can be influenced to challenge. It has to be the pitcher, catcher, or batter and no one else can signal to them that they should challenge a call.
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Severian the Torturer
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10:06p, 3/28/26


W bon still flashing leather
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In reply to Severian the Torturer • 10:09p, 3/28/26
an abysmal trade by brown....
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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10:21p, 3/28/26
https://ts.la/eric59704
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In reply to 07ag • 10:29p, 3/28/26
07ag said:
the return of the king
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10:35p, 3/28/26
Needed that win in a bad way. Much more fun tonight
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10:51p, 3/28/26
A lot of jokers on here gave up early on the Stros tonight.
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In reply to LouisianaCHEN • 10:53p, 3/28/26
LouisianaCHEN said:
BTKAG97 said:
htxag09 said:
Didn't the mlb already ban it?
Probably given how dumb MLB is run. Its nothing more than signals from a base coach but in a more efficient manner.
In my understanding of the rule, no one can be influenced to challenge. It has to be the pitcher, catcher, or batter and no one else can signal to them that they should challenge a call.
What the Brewers were doing doesnt impact that rule at all. They are not instructed on individual pitches if they should challenge or not. They are only told if they have permission or not to challenge any call diring an at bat if they believe a challenge is warranted. They are not given instruction on what to do regarding any specific pitch. In reality, coaches can and should restrict challenges to the last 3 innings of a game. Is that breaking the rule?
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 10:55p, 3/28/26
Mr.Bond said:
an abysmal trade by brown....

Dubon was entering his final year of arbitration and is making over $6M. We weren't going to resign him next year so why not get something in return while shedding almost $5M? Nick Allen is an adequate utility infielder who isn't going log as many innings as Dubon, which is great considering our surplus of infielders. He's also four years younger than Dubon and under team control through 2030.

Not to veer off topic, but the year 2030 used to seem so far away.
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In reply to BCEDAg • 10:57p, 3/28/26
BCEDAg said:
A lot of jokers on here gave up early on the Stros tonight.


I was watching the Ags.
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LouisianaCHEN
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In reply to BTKAG97 • 11:00p, 3/28/26
BTKAG97 said:
LouisianaCHEN said:
BTKAG97 said:
htxag09 said:
Didn't the mlb already ban it?
Probably given how dumb MLB is run. Its nothing more than signals from a base coach but in a more efficient manner.
In my understanding of the rule, no one can be influenced to challenge. It has to be the pitcher, catcher, or batter and no one else can signal to them that they should challenge a call.
What the Brewers were doing doesnt impact that rule at all. They are not instructed on individual pitches if they should challenge or not. They are only told if they have permission or not to challenge any call diring an at bat if they believe a challenge is warranted. They are not given instruction on what to do regarding any specific pitch. In reality, coaches can and should restrict challenges to the last 3 innings of a game. Is that breaking the rule?


I went back and watched the video. MLB told the brewers they can't use the card cause it's instructing the player.

But I like that idea. I think they could relay that information before the pitch via a signal to help the batters understand the situation. We've had some head scratchers. Yainer should just not challenge if possible.
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In reply to LouisianaCHEN • 11:21p, 3/28/26
LouisianaCHEN said:
BTKAG97 said:
LouisianaCHEN said:
BTKAG97 said:
htxag09 said:
Didn't the mlb already ban it?

Probably given how dumb MLB is run. Its nothing more than signals from a base coach but in a more efficient manner.

In my understanding of the rule, no one can be influenced to challenge. It has to be the pitcher, catcher, or batter and no one else can signal to them that they should challenge a call.

What the Brewers were doing doesnt impact that rule at all. They are not instructed on individual pitches if they should challenge or not. They are only told if they have permission or not to challenge any call diring an at bat if they believe a challenge is warranted. They are not given instruction on what to do regarding any specific pitch. In reality, coaches can and should restrict challenges to the last 3 innings of a game. Is that breaking the rule?


I went back and watched the video. MLB told the brewers they can't use the card cause it's instructing the player.

But I like that idea. I think they could relay that information before the pitch via a signal to help the batters understand the situation. We've had some head scratchers. Yainer should just not challenge if possible.

Yainer should have to prove he can recognize a slider before being allowed to challenge anything. When he continually Ks in ABs where the opposing pitcher never puts one in the strike zone, it is just proof that he has no idea where the strike zone really is.
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11:37p, 3/28/26
Yup here to eat my crow. Side of mashed potatoes please.

I gave up at 5-0. Given how this offense had been performing since last year I thought it was over
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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11:38p, 3/28/26
So are both Javier and Lance going to have jobs by the end of the year? Javier missed no bats at all tonight
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1:25a, 3/29/26
Dis ASTROS don't give a F. Jim Crane ****s!
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7:14a, 3/29/26
Much needed offensive explosion. Hopefully this reminds our hitters that they can hit the ball
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In reply to AgSportsFan89 • 7:20a, 3/29/26
AgSportsFan89 said:
Much needed offensive explosion. Hopefully this reminds our hitters that they can hit the ball


11 runs without a homerun. Hopefully that gives them so confidence that they don't need to play hero ball and swing for the Crawford boxes every at bat
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8:34a, 3/29/26
I think O' Hoppe has been our most valuable offensive player thus far this season. A real spark plug. What does he have? 3 throwing errors?
Formerly Willy Wonka
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9:49a, 3/29/26

I'm glad they finally got a win last night, but that win doesn't happen without the Angels crapping down their leg multiple times with 2 outs. The Astros still have a lot to prove on offense. Last night was an error-aided abberation..
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:04a, 3/29/26
EastCoastAgNc said:

I'm glad they finally got a win last night, but that win doesn't happen without the Angels crapping down their leg multiple times with 2 outs. The Astros still have a lot to prove on offense. Last night was an error-aided abberation..


I didn't watch the game last night, but just watched this video now…why is our 3rd base coach always laying on the ground?
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10:20a, 3/29/26
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10:30a, 3/29/26
Isaac at 2B and Yordan in LF, we have liftoff!
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In reply to superaggie73 • 10:53a, 3/29/26
superaggie73 said:
EastCoastAgNc said:

I'm glad they finally got a win last night, but that win doesn't happen without the Angels crapping down their leg multiple times with 2 outs. The Astros still have a lot to prove on offense. Last night was an error-aided abberation..


I didn't watch the game last night, but just watched this video now…why is our 3rd base coach always laying on the ground?

In the play I saw on the video, I think he did not want to get pegged if the Angels catcher attempted a throw to third.
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In reply to linkdude • 10:59a, 3/29/26
perhaps more important today that O'Hoppe is in the Angels' lineup
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