Where did the Houston Astros come from???

[daneblazer]

They have seven guys in their lineup batting under .235 -- including four under .194 -- yet they're 24-13. Not sure I've ever seen that in 30+ years of following MLB.

Which is why it won't last. They are a carbon copy of the 2014 Braves. If they don't hit a homer, they won't score. They will go cold at some point, have to grind out some games to win, and won't be able to do it.

one caveat is if they start calling up their prospects or deal them for Hamels (which I also see as unlikely)

[greenhippo]

That's not entirely true, they lead the AL in stolen bases and are 4th in walks. That means they know exactly how to grind out wins, also their pitching is extremely good.

[Mr KLC]

Which is why it won't last. They are a carbon copy of the 2014 Braves. If they don't hit a homer, they won't score. They will go cold at some point, have to grind out some games to win, and won't be able to do it.

one caveat is if they start calling up their prospects or deal them for Hamels (which I also see as unlikely)

Lance McCullers Jr makes his MLB debut tomorrow night. I get excited every time one of these new guys come up.

[JMobile]

Astros looking good right now against the A's

[Sledge187]

H-Town!

[No coincidences]

In what kind of alternate universe does Tony Sipp's weak sauce hanging 78 MPH slider become literally unhittable?

[TheAntFather]

Home team doing good with one of the best farm systems in the league. Rockets also in the playoffs. Good times in Houston right now.

[Mr KLC]

Preston Tucker was a great call up. 2 pinch hit home runs. Hope they don't trade him like rumors have stated.

[Big Bear]

In what kind of alternate universe does Tony Sipp's weak sauce hanging 78 MPH slider become literally unhittable?

dude you are so clueless

[JMobile]

Preston Tucker was a great call up. 2 pinch hit home runs. Hope they don't trade him like rumors have stated.

I can't believe the Astros are still on top in their division.

[astrodomer]

Are you guys kidding me? lol The answer is simple! The one the only.....Ryan Express is on board, along with his son Reid.....their fingerprints are all over this, the Rangers dissed Nolan when they didnt move him up in the front office. The Astros are here to stay for many years to come! Bullpen is much better this year..... yes last year was a losing year but compared to the year before it was good.... Nolan and Reid my friends... GO ASTROS kick the Cards as* in the WS one day!!!!

[SteveKerrsJunk]

Planet Earth.

[JMobile]

Astros help me out with my parlay yesterday.

[TheAntFather]

Are you guys kidding me? lol The answer is simple! The one the only.....Ryan Express is on board, along with his son Reid.....their fingerprints are all over this, the Rangers dissed Nolan when they didnt move him up in the front office. The Astros are here to stay for many years to come! Bullpen is much better this year..... yes last year was a losing year but compared to the year before it was good.... Nolan and Reid my friends... GO ASTROS kick the Cards as* in the WS one day!!!!

I would say no. Jeff Luhnow is the answer. He was with the Cardinals from 2003 to 2011. Since he has been with the Astros since 2011, he has been hammering the drafts and making great trades. Our farm system is one of the best in the entire league.

[astrodomer]

[JMobile]

Wanted to roll with with Astros again yesterday and they cost me my 6 team parlay.

[bob6199]

LoL, here they are coming back down to reality.

[pavyracer]

MLB is weak this year. A good AAA can win Astros division.

[bob6199]

Baseball is such a fluky sport, every year teams who had a lucky year make it far, but in the end, the elite teams always win it all.

[Ra77er]

You guys do not know baseball clearly. Nolan has built a strong team in Houston, living in Arlington I am furious of this. Pavy a triple A team could win the NL EAST....Atlanta would be lucky to sniff last place in the AL West with that terrible pitching.

Nats are underachievers as well.

[JMobile]

I hope this new kid on the block brings some power to the line up. Astros have been on the downside.

[DOM_Toretto]

Lost like 6 in a row I think, but I got them beating the sox tonight

[JMobile]

Didn't know the Astros lead in most home runs.

[Mr KLC]

Didn't know the Astros lead in most home runs.

and stolen bases also.

[jjgold]

There gradually coming back down to earth as I see them weakening in the second half of the season

[JMobile]

There gradually coming back down to earth as I see them weakening in the second half of the season

Sadly, it does look like they are coming back to earth. Probably the juice in the tank is evaporating.

[TexansFan]

Best record in the AL, second best in MLB.

[Mr KLC]

George Springer injury is the straw that broke the camel's back. Guys can't score now with him out of the lineup. No use in trading for another starting pitcher, unless that guy can pitch shutouts every game.

[jjgold]

They are still good

Have decent shot for playoffs

[johnnyvegas13]

are they good enough to win the division ?

[JMobile]

Keep the faith, men

[Mr KLC]

Springer was big as the lead off guy. He set the table for Correa and Altuve. I say move Rasmus to the lead off and Correa back to the 2, and Altuve to the 3. Correa and Altuve thrived in those slots, and Rasmus can hit for power and speed similar (not like) to Springer.

[Ra77er]

I don't know about Rasmus as leadoff. Reminds me of JJ Hardy. Guy could hit 2hr's a game but never get on base the rest of the time. Granderson doing it now for the Mets and there offense is atrocious.

[johnnyvegas13]

who is more likely to win div

stros or angels

[johnnyvegas13]

Keep the faith, men

astro supporters have gone silent after losing streak