/u/Sacagawesus - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-sacagawesus/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:46:14 +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/Sacagawesus - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-sacagawesus/ 32 32 103504436 Cam Smith and Jesus Sanchez – RF Analysis https://houstonnewmedia.org/cam-smith-and-jesus-sanchez-rf-analysis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cam-smith-and-jesus-sanchez-rf-analysis Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:46:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=02c897948aa63f91f2f7974b55a84f41 I know Dana Brown said something along the lines of "Sanchez will play a lot of LF and occasionally in RF to give Cam a break". But wouldn't it make way more sense to just platoon them in RF? Their platoon splits would greatly support thi...

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]]> 998567 Astros Injury Updates (7/26/25) https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-injury-updates-7-26-25-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-injury-updates-7-26-25-2 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:14:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7ca2a1852b12d20052ffc12abc8ea8e2 Figured we could all use a thread to discuss some of the recent rehab outings for some guys coming back. Here are the latest updates for what I can find: Cristian Javier: Pitched 2.2 Innings on Thursday for the AAA Space Cowboys. It was his third rehab...

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]]> 995236 Astros Injury Updates (7/26/25) https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-injury-updates-7-26-25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-injury-updates-7-26-25 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:14:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7ca2a1852b12d20052ffc12abc8ea8e2 Figured we could all use a thread to discuss some of the recent rehab outings for some guys coming back. Here are the latest updates for what I can find: Cristian Javier: Pitched 2.2 Innings on Thursday for the AAA Space Cowboys. It was his third rehab...

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]]> 995235 The Astros can field nearly an entire team from their IL. Assuming you fill in replacement level players at missing spots, how many games is this team winning? https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-astros-can-field-nearly-an-entire-team-from-their-il-assuming-you-fill-in-replacement-level-players-at-missing-spots-how-many-games-is-this-team-winning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-astros-can-field-nearly-an-entire-team-from-their-il-assuming-you-fill-in-replacement-level-players-at-missing-spots-how-many-games-is-this-team-winning Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:02:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d1d7e968b456a6d7f24becaea7d45115 submitted by /u/Sacagawesus [link] [comments]

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]]> 994649 Don’t forget to vote for your Astros for the 2025 All-Star Game! https://houstonnewmedia.org/dont-forget-to-vote-for-your-astros-for-the-2025-all-star-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-forget-to-vote-for-your-astros-for-the-2025-all-star-game Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:30:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d16429163c636ff0c29ac0ec315bf205 Friendly reminder to go vote for your Astros in phase 1 of voting! Jose Altuve is listed as a 2B on the ballot which means we have a real shot to send him to his 10th ASG. This would make one of only FIVE second basemen in MLB history with double digi...

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]]> 968161 Astros and Cedric Mullins Needs to Happen https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-and-cedric-mullins-needs-to-happen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-and-cedric-mullins-needs-to-happen Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:44:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2d88d9f6a679753835bd082231f73fe6 I believe the Astros should trade Ronel Blanco for Cedric Mullins and a prospect or two (nothing of crazy high potential. Here's why: Orioles' Perspective: They need starting pitching. Badly. The O’s rank near the bottom of the league in start...

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]]> 946634 Free Agent OF – Rough Analysis https://houstonnewmedia.org/free-agent-of-rough-analysis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-agent-of-rough-analysis Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:42:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=da0bb48bb94e026af999f2348d2f0079 Decided to take a look at he (4) remaining free agent OF who provide decent to great value. I didn't want to get into too much detail, so I kept this pretty high level. I ranked these in order from most to least favorable. Let's discuss! - Anth...

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]]> 866569 2025 Roster Retool + Payroll (Suggestions) https://houstonnewmedia.org/2025-roster-retool-payroll-suggestions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-roster-retool-payroll-suggestions Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:22:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d771498b0a307969bea7d4fdc5a677b5 This years FA class is weak all around. After diggnig through the potential options, I have identifed 2 new targets (along with 2 familiar faces) that I think will enable us to retool our roster immediately and position ourselves well with payrol...

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]]> 827008 The run is over. The team is not. https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-run-is-over-the-team-is-not/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-run-is-over-the-team-is-not Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:35:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=400e29d431d2f8752830a6d972718855 I am not sure how many of you need to hear this, but just because we got eliminated earlier than we have since 2015, doesn't mean we need to blow the team up and start over. We still have an incredibly talented roster that MASSIVELY underperformed ...

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]]> 827478 Omar Narváez had a 17 pitch AB that resulted in a walk against Yamamoto tonight in AAA. https://houstonnewmedia.org/omar-narvaez-had-a-17-pitch-ab-that-resulted-in-a-walk-against-yamamoto-tonight-in-aaa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omar-narvaez-had-a-17-pitch-ab-that-resulted-in-a-walk-against-yamamoto-tonight-in-aaa Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:58:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=681f0dc8e1108ebe50ed8690e91e72c8 submitted by /u/Sacagawesus [link] [comments]

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]]> 814249 Alex Bregman Since May 9th https://houstonnewmedia.org/alex-bregman-since-may-9th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alex-bregman-since-may-9th Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:50:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fbed6a25716d6bec306d8c57bf4a5d2b May 8th marked the lowest point of the season for Breggy, coming off a dreadful 2 for 25 to start the month and lowering his season OPS to an abysmal .520. Since then, Bregman has been on a torrid pace slashing: .292/.342/.524 (.865 OPS). He has 18HR i...

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]]> 806833 AAA Prospects to Watch https://houstonnewmedia.org/aaa-prospects-to-watch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aaa-prospects-to-watch Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:50:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9ba74d217be25ec210ede39d5dbfe8ab We have a few promising prospects that I suspect will be part of September call-ups (possibly earlier). Just wanted to fill y'all in in case you don't follow it closely. Ryan Gusto - Starting Pitcher After a rough start to his AAA career, Gust...

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]]> 803498 Yusei Kikuchi now leads all of Astros pitching with 2.3 fWAR. https://houstonnewmedia.org/yusei-kikuchi-now-leads-all-of-astros-pitching-with-2-3-fwar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yusei-kikuchi-now-leads-all-of-astros-pitching-with-2-3-fwar Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:39:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5902f73ab5480742ed4a090a597e7455 He is now our most valuable pitcher in terms of fWAR. He ranks 27th in all of MLB in fWAR. Kikuchi - 2.3 Valdez - 1.8 Brown - 1.6 Blanco - 1.3 Pressly - 0.9 Everyone take a breath and RELAX. The Astros have a very long history of developing pitchers ...

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]]> 801050 Since starting the season 12-24 after May 8th, the Astros have gone 41-25. Good for the best record in baseball. https://houstonnewmedia.org/since-starting-the-season-12-24-after-may-8th-the-astros-have-gone-41-25-good-for-the-best-record-in-baseball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=since-starting-the-season-12-24-after-may-8th-the-astros-have-gone-41-25-good-for-the-best-record-in-baseball Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:45:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9468c0b6a764214f009f50366f10d3d9 submitted by /u/Sacagawesus [link] [comments]

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]]> 799314 Montero Stats since June 25th https://houstonnewmedia.org/montero-stats-since-june-25th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montero-stats-since-june-25th Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:17:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1b4a07c5cd6a8b171286f8c9ac148f79 Since Montero was blown up by the Dodgers on June 25th, he has casually been one of the best relievers in the league. 21.2IP, only 9H, 4ER, 11BB, 26K. Good for a 1.66ERA. Opponents are slashing .125AVG/.250OBP/.278SLG. Good for .528OPS. His FIP in this...

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]]> 648543 I called it. https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-called-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-called-it Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:56:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=feaee602cb27dff0b5f19e0f0653e3e8 submitted by /u/Sacagawesus [link] [comments]

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]]> 641778 For those saying Peña doesn’t belong in the 2 spot. https://houstonnewmedia.org/for-those-saying-pena-doesnt-belong-in-the-2-spot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=for-those-saying-pena-doesnt-belong-in-the-2-spot Sun, 30 Jul 2023 03:32:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a1280ed64f40d282e68e8b3e83934d39 These are his numbers in the 2 this season. By FAR his best position. For reference, he has 108PA in the 2 hole. The second most behind his 153PA batting 6th. Peña is a MUCH better hitter batting second and he should stay there. His career OPS b...

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]]> 637013 Semen Man Feeling Spicy Tonight. https://houstonnewmedia.org/semen-man-feeling-spicy-tonight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=semen-man-feeling-spicy-tonight Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:01:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=140ee28bb9445f22b612084ca98c17c4 submitted by /u/Sacagawesus [link] [comments]

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]]> 635617 For those who don’t know about Lorenzen… https://houstonnewmedia.org/for-those-who-dont-know-about-lorenzen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=for-those-who-dont-know-about-lorenzen Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:11:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7a927b8aae5a9fe111e57b4c12eac3c3 As a starter, his numbers outside of this year are pretty subpar. However, I believe trading for him would be a big pickup as I suspect we want to use him in the bullpen. In his career, his numbers as a BP arm are great: - 360 IP, 3.65 ERA, 3.92 FIP, 1...

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]]> 633011 Rafael Montero’s Last 6 Outings Are Better Than You Think https://houstonnewmedia.org/rafael-monteros-last-6-outings-are-better-than-you-think/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rafael-monteros-last-6-outings-are-better-than-you-think Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:30:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8bd3a62cbf9b21fdfcac3b619e85e1c3 Dating back to June 29, Montero has put up the following numbers: - 34 Batters Faced, 9.1IP, 1.93ERA, 0.75WHIP In this timeframe, opponents are slashing: - .103/.235/.241 which is good for an OPS of .477. All of this with a BAbip of .091. ​ Now ...

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