/u/PodricksPhallus - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-podricksphallus/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:17:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/PodricksPhallus - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-podricksphallus/ 32 32 103504436 Through 4 weeks (3 games played), Ed Ingram is PFF’s highest rated guard, and third highest graded offensive lineman https://houstonnewmedia.org/through-4-weeks-3-games-played-ed-ingram-is-pffs-highest-rated-guard-and-third-highest-graded-offensive-lineman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=through-4-weeks-3-games-played-ed-ingram-is-pffs-highest-rated-guard-and-third-highest-graded-offensive-lineman Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:17:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=15a1b5df2cac4654b3064c5b1b22304d His overall grade (85.6) and his run blocking grade (90.6) are each the highest among guards and the hire highest among all offensive lineman this season. submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Texans Offensive Line PFF Grades https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-offensive-line-pff-grades/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-offensive-line-pff-grades Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:30:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8d5759bef15798e914fe71250f3776f3 LT - Cam Robinson - 59 snaps - 66.3 overall grade / 57.8 pass block grade / 69.4 run block grade LG - Laken Tomlinson - 63 snaps - 44.5 / 38.8 / 55.0 C - Jake Andrews - 45 snaps - 64.7 / 65.0 / 63.7 C - Jarrett Patterson - 18 snaps - 59.1 / 65.3 / 57.2...

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[The Athletic] Wake Forest to hire Astros pitching coordinator Eric Niesen: Source https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-athletic-wake-forest-to-hire-astros-pitching-coordinator-eric-niesen-source/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-athletic-wake-forest-to-hire-astros-pitching-coordinator-eric-niesen-source Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:42:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2c5da6793ebd62a3a30d596f85898018 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6449326/2025/06/24/houston-astros-wake-forest-hire/?source=user_shared_article submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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The Astros leader in xWOBA is Yainer Diaz https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-astros-leader-in-xwoba-is-yainer-diaz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-astros-leader-in-xwoba-is-yainer-diaz Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:43:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e0ddbdb1542accb6afc5be40f66e6539 Yainer has an xWOBA of .347. Paredes is 2nd at .338. The -.058 difference between Yainer’s xWOBA and WOBA is the 14th largest gap in the MLB. submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Pass blocking PFF grades for Texans guards against the Jets: Shaq Mason – 22.0, Kenyon Green 9.2, Kendrick Green – 0.4. These are out of 100. https://houstonnewmedia.org/pass-blocking-pff-grades-for-texans-guards-against-the-jets-shaq-mason-22-0-kenyon-green-9-2-kendrick-green-0-4-these-are-out-of-100/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pass-blocking-pff-grades-for-texans-guards-against-the-jets-shaq-mason-22-0-kenyon-green-9-2-kendrick-green-0-4-these-are-out-of-100 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:21:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cd524a48d620852a2b7699d139ac84c6 Link submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Kenyon Green is 59th out of 59 guards in PFF with a grade of 39.1. The next closest player has a grade of 48.9. https://houstonnewmedia.org/kenyon-green-is-59th-out-of-59-guards-in-pff-with-a-grade-of-39-1-the-next-closest-player-has-a-grade-of-48-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenyon-green-is-59th-out-of-59-guards-in-pff-with-a-grade-of-39-1-the-next-closest-player-has-a-grade-of-48-9 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:00:34 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f21a0e76a9e7123770c2309b46f67d42 Min 50% of snaps submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Verlander on standing ovation: “That meant a lot. It really did. That was honestly pretty special to me…” ctd. https://houstonnewmedia.org/verlander-on-standing-ovation-that-meant-a-lot-it-really-did-that-was-honestly-pretty-special-to-me-ctd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=verlander-on-standing-ovation-that-meant-a-lot-it-really-did-that-was-honestly-pretty-special-to-me-ctd Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:29:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6d83d4c3535a9fa6778fa5522a8e3711 “That meant a lot. It really did,” Verlander said, his voice growing heavy. “That was honestly pretty special to me. I know how these fans know the game. They pay attention. They know I’m out there grinding and trying to give everything I can. I’ve wo...

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[Rome] A.J. Blubaugh will represent the Astros at the Futures Game in Arlington during All-Star week. Blubaugh has a 3.53 ERA in 66.1 Triple-A innings this season. https://houstonnewmedia.org/rome-a-j-blubaugh-will-represent-the-astros-at-the-futures-game-in-arlington-during-all-star-week-blubaugh-has-a-3-53-era-in-66-1-triple-a-innings-this-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rome-a-j-blubaugh-will-represent-the-astros-at-the-futures-game-in-arlington-during-all-star-week-blubaugh-has-a-3-53-era-in-66-1-triple-a-innings-this-season Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:11:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=22d5555ed2a7d9377e71749b1d020978 submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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[Fangraphs] Houston Astros Top 41 Prospects https://houstonnewmedia.org/fangraphs-houston-astros-top-41-prospects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fangraphs-houston-astros-top-41-prospects Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:07:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=363337777a27d59e79bf57d29cae2db4 submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Jose Altuve (51.5) has passed Jose Cruz (51.4) for 3rd place in all time Astros bWAR. https://houstonnewmedia.org/jose-altuve-51-5-has-passed-jose-cruz-51-4-for-3rd-place-in-all-time-astros-bwar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jose-altuve-51-5-has-passed-jose-cruz-51-4-for-3rd-place-in-all-time-astros-bwar Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:15:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=31117c3e451626d34b90191d4b9005dd He still trails Bagwell (79.9) and Biggio (65.5) in bWAR. In fWAR, Altuve (56.0) had already passed Berkman (51.4) for 3rd place. Bagwell and Biggio lead in fWAR at 80.2 and 65.8, respectively submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] &#32...

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Further explanation of the alteration of the Stefon Diggs contract (essentially ripping up the remaining years after 2024) by Nick Caserio after being asked by my mom at the Fan Fest Q&A https://houstonnewmedia.org/further-explanation-of-the-alteration-of-the-stefon-diggs-contract-essentially-ripping-up-the-remaining-years-after-2024-by-nick-caserio-after-being-asked-by-my-mom-at-the-fan-fest-qa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=further-explanation-of-the-alteration-of-the-stefon-diggs-contract-essentially-ripping-up-the-remaining-years-after-2024-by-nick-caserio-after-being-asked-by-my-mom-at-the-fan-fest-qa Wed, 29 May 2024 13:42:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a6d61a4fd5a96ba7e3b2cd9222ad2cf5 Context: Stefon Diggs had a contract that ran through 2027, with minimal salary guarantees. But, after the trade, the Texans chose to essentially do away with that contract and instead put him on a 1 year $22.52M deal for this year, allowing him to rea...

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Jacob Melton up to 39th overall prospect in Kiley McDaniel’s updated rankings https://houstonnewmedia.org/jacob-melton-up-to-39th-overall-prospect-in-kiley-mcdaniels-updated-rankings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jacob-melton-up-to-39th-overall-prospect-in-kiley-mcdaniels-updated-rankings Wed, 22 May 2024 14:49:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fe6a30a746ce468916a5020f2545c127 Link He has him as a 50 FV prospect and says the following: "Melton is trending toward a corner-outfield spot defensively, but he's a well-rounded prospect with an above-average power/speed combo." submitted by /u/PodricksPh...

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After his 2nd multi-home run performance in his last 3 games, Kyle Tucker (3.4) has passed Shohei Ohtani (3.2), Bobby Witt Jr. (3.2) and Mookie Betts (3.0) for the MLB lead in fWAR. https://houstonnewmedia.org/after-his-2nd-multi-home-run-performance-in-his-last-3-games-kyle-tucker-3-4-has-passed-shohei-ohtani-3-2-bobby-witt-jr-3-2-and-mookie-betts-3-0-for-the-mlb-lead-in-fwar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=after-his-2nd-multi-home-run-performance-in-his-last-3-games-kyle-tucker-3-4-has-passed-shohei-ohtani-3-2-bobby-witt-jr-3-2-and-mookie-betts-3-0-for-the-mlb-lead-in-fwar Wed, 22 May 2024 14:04:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=17e460b913479055a01b412ef83dfebc Kyle Tucker's 201 wRC+ is second only to Ohtani's 205, and Tucker leads the MLB with 17 home runs. Jim, please. submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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[Fangraphs] Tuck on Roll: The Astros Have a New Best Player https://houstonnewmedia.org/fangraphs-tuck-on-roll-the-astros-have-a-new-best-player/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fangraphs-tuck-on-roll-the-astros-have-a-new-best-player Mon, 20 May 2024 13:24:05 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=af5beec18ca26d6756aa2e68c0dbc996 submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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[McTaggart] Jose Altuve on what Houston means to him: "I feel happy and proud and blessed. Houston is my home. I have two homes; I grew up in Venezuela, my country. Every time I go there , I tell my wife, ‘Let’s go home.’ And when I come back, I say, ‘Let’s go home.’" https://houstonnewmedia.org/mctaggart-jose-altuve-on-what-houston-means-to-him-i-feel-happy-and-proud-and-blessed-houston-is-my-home-i-have-two-homes-i-grew-up-in-venezuela-my-country-every-time-i-go-there-i-tell/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mctaggart-jose-altuve-on-what-houston-means-to-him-i-feel-happy-and-proud-and-blessed-houston-is-my-home-i-have-two-homes-i-grew-up-in-venezuela-my-country-every-time-i-go-there-i-tell Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:39:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=041b55cd60065efbccd588ae5792167a submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Texans Upcoming Free Agents with Salary Estimates https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-upcoming-free-agents-with-salary-estimates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-upcoming-free-agents-with-salary-estimates Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:23:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c3663d669c31c91ffefc29e5ae80255f Name Position Age PFF FA Rank FA Comparison Comparison FA Year Comparison APY (% of Cap) Comparison APY (based on estimated 2024 Cap) Spotrac Estimated APY Jonathan Greenard ED 26.6 38 Nick Perry 2017 7.2% $17.5M Dalton Schultz TE 27.5 36 Jorda...

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[Fangraphs] Josh Hader Gives the Astros a Fearsome Bullpen https://houstonnewmedia.org/fangraphs-josh-hader-gives-the-astros-a-fearsome-bullpen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fangraphs-josh-hader-gives-the-astros-a-fearsome-bullpen Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:56:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3d3d43b20a6a6ab7d9c9a970677aa704 submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Case Keenum on CJ Stroud: “I think he’s gonna be the best of all time. Like, he truly has the ability to be that way. … I know, it’s very early to say that sort of stuff. But, man, he does some stuff that is just out of this world.” https://houstonnewmedia.org/case-keenum-on-cj-stroud-i-think-hes-gonna-be-the-best-of-all-time-like-he-truly-has-the-ability-to-be-that-way-i-know-its-very-early-to-say-that-sort-of-stuf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-keenum-on-cj-stroud-i-think-hes-gonna-be-the-best-of-all-time-like-he-truly-has-the-ability-to-be-that-way-i-know-its-very-early-to-say-that-sort-of-stuf Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:46:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2baa81ba5cd4ff7fa2cdd56b55369e46 Source from The Athletic submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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On Vrabel: "Strunk was thrilled the Titans pulled it off, but one week later the Titans lost to the Texans in overtime, and the owner was visibly angry about that loss. That’s when several members of the Titans staff believed she had made up her mind: She wanted to move on from Vrabel." https://houstonnewmedia.org/on-vrabel-strunk-was-thrilled-the-titans-pulled-it-off-but-one-week-later-the-titans-lost-to-the-texans-in-overtime-and-the-owner-was-visibly-angry-about-that-loss-thats-when-severa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-vrabel-strunk-was-thrilled-the-titans-pulled-it-off-but-one-week-later-the-titans-lost-to-the-texans-in-overtime-and-the-owner-was-visibly-angry-about-that-loss-thats-when-severa Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:22:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=38a218a84386bea92428422394c235e8 Oopsie submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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Kyle Tucker: The Man and His Dream Contract https://houstonnewmedia.org/kyle-tucker-the-man-and-his-dream-contract/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kyle-tucker-the-man-and-his-dream-contract Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:06:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d89b75afddd2724a87a3e9872bd0f9df submitted by /u/PodricksPhallus [link] [comments]

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