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Houston’s Custom Scarf Dynamos Make Sustainable Fashion Cool With a New Astros Twist — RoKi Design Gets Into Sleeves

Heather Staible — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:47:53 +0000

Sustainability, philanthropy and style are at the heart of RoKi Design, a custom scarf brand launched in 2019 by Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell and Kimberly Phipps-Nichol. The dynamic Houston duo is once again evolving the idea behind their luxurious upcycle...

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Astros-Twins Wild Card Series: 5 things to know as MLB postseason begins

Paul Conlon — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:46:30 +0000

Houston Astros fans, read on for an Astros-Twins series breakdown and see what record George Springer can achieve with one more homer. The injury-riddled Houston Astros have not been without their share of controversy over the last year. Now, perhaps f...

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Houston Astros: Playoffs require stronger finish

Paul Conlon — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:43:25 +0000

The Houston Astros hope to make the playoffs. Who do they need to outperform to get there? Over their last 10 games, no MLB team has fared worse than the Houston Astros, who have lost eight contests. The ball club has lost consecutive series to a ...

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Houston Astros: Three reasons why team should trade Josh Reddick now

Paul Conlon — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:07:44 +0000

This season, MLB’s trade deadline is Aug. 31—could the Houston Astros deal Josh Reddick? Here are three reasons why they should. Let’s take a look. Slightly over the halfway point of the season, the Houston Astros stand at 17-14, good...

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Houston Astros: Assessing the lineup without Yordan Álvarez

Paul Conlon — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:34:57 +0000

Houston Astros fans feel the sting of the injury bug, but just how is playing less common names helping the team? Read on to find out. For many Houston Astros fans, something feels bittersweet. Over the Houston Astros’ last 10 matchups, the ball ...

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Houston Astros: Why the pitching rotation is coming together at right time

Jacob Battenfield — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:00:41 +0000

How’s the Houston Astros’ pitching rotation doing? With injuries to key players on the roster, there is more cohesiveness to the rotation. How? Let’s talk. If you were to look closer into the Houston Astros lately, this is what you wo...

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Houston Astros: Breaking down Jose Altuve’s admirable request

Brian K. Patterson — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:19:51 +0000

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve made a special request recently and he thinks it will help the team. What’s going on and will it work? Look. The Houston Astros are finally back at .500, reeling off their third-straight win and an opport...

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Houston Astros: Expect a gradual rise to normalcy with Yordan Alvarez

Brian K. Patterson — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:19:21 +0000

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been clear to return back to the club making his insertion into the lineup imminent. What to expect? The Houston Astros have navigated their way to an 8-10 record and a third-place hold in the AL West...

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Houston Astros: Three areas where team pitching must improve

Paul Conlon — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0000

Houston Astros fans, there are three big-picture areas where the team’s hurlers need improvement. Take a look to see what’s going on. After 18 games of action, the Houston Astros possess an 8-10 record, good for third place in the AL West. ...

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Houston Astros: Rookie phenom Cristian Javier is primed for a showdown

Brian K. Patterson — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:12:38 +0000

Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier has valiantly catapulted his way into the starting rotation with his strong performance. What’s up next? Look. The Houston Astros have dropped four straight and are staring in the face of a series sweep by t...

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Houston Astros fans can be relieved Xfinity won’t pull plug on late games

Brian K. Patterson — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:38:09 +0000

The Houston Astros had a tech issue that was isolated to Comcast customers two weeks ago, shutting fans out of a late game when the telecast disappeared. The Houston Astros are slowly slipping into an abyss that they don’t want to be in as they&#...

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Houston Astros rank second in the majors in this important stat

Paul Conlon — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:00:23 +0000

While many are ready to write off the 2020 Houston Astros, to their credit, the offense has gotten it done—so far. Read on to see just how. Twelve games into their 2020 campaign, the Houston Astros possess a 6-6 record. While to some Astros fans,...

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Houston Astros: Offense and pitching comes through in LAA Finale

Dan Shedd — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:17:52 +0000

After dropping the first two games against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Houston Astros get a much-needed victory. Coming into Sunday’s game against the Angels, I was very concerned about the Houston Astros offense and pitching. The nigh...

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Houston Astros: The scramble and strategy to replace Roberto Osuna

Brian K. Patterson — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 17:40:42 +0000

Houston Astros pitcher Roberto Osuna sustained an injury late in last night’s contest against the Angels. What should the strategy be with him out? The Houston Astros are in crisis mode as the experienced arms have been dropping like flies and it...

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Houston Astros: Blake Taylor continues to shine amid bullpen injuries

James Mueller — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 15:40:31 +0000

The Houston Astros bullpen has been plagued by injuries to start the season, but rookie reliever Blake Taylor has been a bright spot. It seems like every pitcher that has come out of the Houston Astros bullpen this season is making their major league d...

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Houston Astros: Four reasons not to sleep on this team

Paul Conlon — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:32:31 +0000

The injury-riddled Houston Astros have endured early-season disappointment but their best baseball lies ahead. Here are four reasons as to why. Houston Astros fans feel the pain. Following Justin Verlander’s placement on the injured list, and the...

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Houston Astros: Dusty Baker shouldn’t have been fined for bench incident

Brian K. Patterson — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 01:23:30 +0000

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker was fined an undisclosed amount for his role in the bench-clearing incident against the Dodgers. Why? Let’s talk. The Houston Astros’ first game of a two-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers had plenty...

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Houston Astros: There’s No Crying In Baseball…Right?

Andrew Elderbaum — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:54:45 +0000

Joe Kelly began what’s sure to be a season of retaliation against the Astros, can they persevere or will they keep falling apart? Well…that escalated quickly. You’d think Joe Kelly was throwing tridents and not baseballs by the...

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Houston Astros: It’s showtime against the Dodgers even amid a pandemic

Brian K. Patterson — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:42:33 +0000

The Houston Astros will be taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a two-game set that will sure to include lots of tension of grit. What’s coming up? The Houston Astros have gotten through four games this season, earning themselves a 3-1 record, de...

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Houston Sports: Group Texts and Positive Tests

Andrew Elderbaum — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:18:21 +0000

It’s just been reported that the Miami Marlins played Sunday’s game with the knowledge they were in the midst of a probable coronavirus outbreak. How did that come to be? MLB’S “safety protocols” are apparently group texts...

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