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Jose Altuve Saves the Game and Loses His Shirt

Jeff Balke — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:19:00 +0000

It was a dumb internet rumor that, like so many conspiracies these days, mushroomed into opinions and investigations and QAnon-worthy online discussions.It wasn't enough the Astros had been caught stealing signs assisted by the banging of trash can lid...

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Astros Slowly Stretching Their Division Lead

Jeff Balke — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0000

If there were ever worries about the Astros in the AL West early this season, they seem to be fading. After a forgettable 2020 (in more ways than one), it was tempting to wonder if the Stros had the arms and the continued firepower to look like the tea...

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Could the Rockets Wind Up with Cade Cunningham?

Jeff Balke — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The month before the NBA Draft is rife with rumors about teams moving up or moving down, players rising and falling on draft boards. This year is certainly no different except that here in Houston we have a team drafting high enough and with enough nee...

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Ranking What the Rockets Might Do at Number Two

Jeff Balke — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

After letting out a rather large exhale when the Rockets landed the second spot in this year's NBA draft, team faithful set to wonder just who the team might take. While the draft is still a month away, there is no shortage of discussion on social medi...

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Astros Are Destroying Teams During Win Streak

Jeff Balke — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:24:00 +0000

There was always a sense that a healthy Astros squad could do some damage at the plate and on the mound. Right now, the Astros are not fully healthy but they are leaving a trail of teams in their wake anyway. On Wednesday, the beat Baltimore 13-0, swee...

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We’re Number Two! Rockets Land Second Spot in the Draft Lottery

Jeff Balke — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:52:00 +0000

It was one of the more consequential moments for the Houston Rockets in many years, so much so they entrusted the moment to the greatest Rocket of them all, Hakeem Olajuwon. And when the ping pong balls finished bouncing at the NBA Draft Lottery on Tue...

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Can’t Escape the Astros Hate on a Trip to the Jersey Shore

Jeff Balke — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Nearly every year, I travel with my wife to the South Jersey Shore to visit with her family. These are all incredibly intelligent and lovely people. We spend a week on the beach in much cooler weather and eat...a lot. I even wrote about my quest for gr...

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Tropical Depression or Storm Could Form in the Gulf This Week

Jeff Balke — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Hurricane season officially opened on June 1 and we've already had one named tropical storm (Ana) with two more possibly on the way. A depression, possibly soon to be named Tropical Storm Bill, is off the North Carolina coast and is little threat to la...

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Astros Reach Softer Stretch of the Schedule in Decent Shape

Jeff Balke — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0000

The Astros emerged from a brutal stretch of games against some of the best teams in baseball at just over .500 for the run of 21 games, 11-10. It included series wins of the A's and Red Sox (twice), a split with the Dodgers and a shocking sweep at the...

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Flooding Threat to Continue Into Early Next Week

Jeff Balke — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

On Thursday afternoon, another round of thunderstorms rumbled through the Houston area bringing upwards of two inches or rain per hour amidst a flurry of downpours that stretched from south Texas to western Louisiana. All we can tell you is, get used t...

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More Heavy Rain, Potential Flooding to Start June

Jeff Balke — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

June 1 is the official opening of hurricane season. But, the Gulf Coast doesn't need a hurricane for flooding. Just over a week ago, parts of southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana received as much as 20 inches of rain over the course of a week, cr...

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Astros Facing Key Stretch at Difficult Moment

Jeff Balke — Tue, 25 May 2021 09:30:00 +0000

After putting together a handful of solid series against AL west competitors and climbing back into the ranks of the leaders of the division, the Astros coughed up a sweep to the lowly Texas Rangers in Arlington over the weekend. Not only did it drop t...

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5 Ways Homeowners Can Get Ready for Hurricane Season Right Now

Jeff Balke — Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Hurricane season begins on June 1 and, by all accounts, it is expected to be a busy season. Perhaps not 2020 busy when a record number of storms was recorded, but more active than normal according to the latest predictions from the National Hurricane C...

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Rockets End Dismal Season: Four Thoughts

Jeff Balke — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The Rockets fell to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday as the season ended with a quiet but sickening thud. With franchise-shaping trades, unprecedented injury issues and a mixture of young, promising talent (nevermind a rookie season for both coach and ...

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A Lot Riding on Draft Lottery for Rockets: Four Thoughts

Jeff Balke — Thu, 13 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The NBA draft is still two months away and the lottery to determine the order of draft picks is six weeks out, but as the season winds down this week for the league worst Houston Rockets, it is worth taking a peek at just what chances the Rockets have ...

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Rockets Long Time TV Announcer Bill Worrell Retires

Jeff Balke — Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

"You friends with Bill?" The question came as a bit of a surprise to me. I was at the Toyota Center for a game waiting for long time announcer Bill Worrell for a part of an interview I was doing with him. Minding my own business, swiping through my pho...

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Rockets Have 13 Players on Their Injury Report

Jeff Balke — Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The Rockets were not going to be a very good team this year had they been healthy, but their struggles with injuries have only added to the misery of the league's worst 16-win team. With only a handful of games remaining, this sad chapter in Houston ba...

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Air Yordan Returns in Win Over New York

Jeff Balke — Fri, 07 May 2021 09:30:00 +0000

After a couple of tough losses in the Bronx this week amid boos and jeers only generated by New Yorkers, the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 in the series finale thank to the long-ball. Jose Altuve hit what would be the game winning three-run dinger on his...

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Weighing the Floor and Ceiling of the Rockets’ Kevin Porter, Jr.

Jeff Balke — Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The sky's the limit. That is something you often hear in sports about young, up-and-coming players. It's hyperbole, obviously, but it is typically a reflection of the raw talent that young player possesses. Where he goes from there is unpredictable. Fo...

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A Third of the Way Into 2021 and Houston Highways Are Setting New Records For Crazy

Jeff Balke — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Just when you thought it was safe to get back on the freeway, the Houston area once again rolls out the red carpet of crazy. Normally, traffic warnings might include freeway closures, hazardous chemical spills, hundreds of nighttime bicyclists or ...

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