1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Official] Astros@ Tigers

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jun 25, 2026 at 5:50 PM.

  1. juicystream

    juicystream Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2001
    Messages:
    31,110
    Likes Received:
    7,841
    I don't expect Blanco to look like the Cy Young candidate he was looking like in 24, but expect him to be solid number 4 type. I no longer believe in Javier. He's a swingman to me now.
     
    Htown Stros likes this.
  2. tehG l i d e

    tehG l i d e Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    30,763
    Likes Received:
    26,529
    We got to bring Santa back up. Santos has been shaky for the last month now. I think Joe will stubbornly keep pitching him in high leverage situations like he did Abreu earlier this season.
     
    Htown Stros likes this.
  3. mvpcrossxover

    mvpcrossxover Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    41,069
    Likes Received:
    24,259
    Is Bryan abreu still out with personal reasons?
     
  4. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2000
    Messages:
    23,885
    Likes Received:
    14,241
    In the last 20 games, Abreu has only given up a run 4 times and more than one run once. He's actually been pretty good. Not lights out like our championship year, but he's corrected the ship for the most part.
     
    Snake Diggit likes this.
  5. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2000
    Messages:
    23,885
    Likes Received:
    14,241
    He's technically off the restricted list but I'm not sure if he's back with the team yet.
     
  6. raining threes

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    21,863
    Likes Received:
    15,961
    Every yr they start out slow and posters want to sell. I've always said lets see where they are at the deadline and then make the decision whether to buy or sell. It looks like They're going to be buyers at the deadline.
     
    Houstunna likes this.
  7. Houstunna

    Houstunna Graphic Warning
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2013
    Messages:
    40,712
    Likes Received:
    39,289

    Picsart_26-06-26_12-51-26-718.jpg
     
    #87 Houstunna, Jun 26, 2026 at 12:48 PM
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2026 at 12:57 PM
    kdchilds and Snake Diggit like this.
  8. Htown Stros

    Htown Stros Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2015
    Messages:
    8,934
    Likes Received:
    12,718
    Did he really say “would it be good enough to make the playoffs” if we ended up with 89 wins? Lmao.

    That would be good enough to end up with a bye in the AL.
     
    Snake Diggit and kdchilds like this.
  9. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    111,547
    Likes Received:
    116,482
    Here come the Astros, breathin' orange fire
     
    Htown Stros likes this.
  10. Snake Diggit

    Snake Diggit Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2012
    Messages:
    17,949
    Likes Received:
    32,229
    Yeah 86 wins almost certainly makes the playoffs and we might see an 83 or 84 win team make it the way things sit right now. 89 wins is a guaranteed playoff spot and likely bye.
     
    Htown Stros likes this.
  11. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    111,547
    Likes Received:
    116,482
  12. vince

    vince Member

    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2000
    Messages:
    4,177
    Likes Received:
    4,261
    Javier will forever be in in Astros lore after initiating his World Series No hit pitching performance.

    But I think he may be on the outskirts of his career. And no fault to him, because the injury’s he’s dealt with have cause his huge decline. It’s difficult to get back to form after major surgery; some pitcher can do it, others aren’t so lucky.
     
    Houstunna likes this.
  13. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    111,547
    Likes Received:
    116,482
    How many Astros pitchers (between rando and great) would be on this list?

    Serious question for another time and place.
     
  14. Castian Crew

    Castian Crew Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2023
    Messages:
    5,973
    Likes Received:
    6,919
    Which Spaghetti are we getting tonight? The one with the special sauce or the one throwing meatballs.

    Let's break this bad cycle of starts for him and beat the Hinch.
     
  15. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    111,547
    Likes Received:
    116,482
    I do like meatballs of the non-pitching variety with my pasta.
     
    Castian Crew likes this.
  16. mvpcrossxover

    mvpcrossxover Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    41,069
    Likes Received:
    24,259
    If it's another bad outing, astros might need to skip him in his next start.
     
    Castian Crew likes this.
  17. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    111,547
    Likes Received:
    116,482
    Huh, they just said Spencer throws his curve more than any RHSP in MLB this year....

    Maybe mix it up a bit more?
     
  18. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    111,547
    Likes Received:
    116,482
    Solid AB by Walker (despite the result), not sure why yall hate him so much
     
  19. RussE

    RussE Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2017
    Messages:
    19,081
    Likes Received:
    15,595
  20. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    111,547
    Likes Received:
    116,482
    I like the Altuve when he swings at anything 3 feet off the plate but gets hits on half of it
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now