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Astros Bring Justin Verlander Back Home

There had been chatter for days amongst the local sports media and fans about a possible return of one of the best pitchers ever to take the mound in a Houston Astros jersey. Many did not want to get their hopes up too high as they did not know what to expect from new general manager Dana Brown when making blockbuster trades like his predecessors had done in the past.

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Texans GM Nick Caserio Needs To Take A Look In The Mirror

On Sunday, the Houston Texans decided to part ways with head coach and defensive coordinator Lovie Smith after the Texans finished the 2022 regular season with a 3-13-1 record.

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Dynasty! The Houston Astros Capture Their Second World Series Title With Game 6 Win

The fans of the Seattle Mariners (American League Division Series), New York Yankees (American League Championship Series), and Philadelphia Phillies (World Series) all had a mantra before facing the Houston Astros this postseason: “WE WANT HOUSTON”.

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Astros Sweep the Yankees to Advance to the World Series

“Houston, you have a problem,” was the mantra of the fans from Seattle before the Mariners played the Houston Astros in the 2022 American League Division Series.

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Yordan Alvarez Delivers Crushing Blow To The Mariners With Walk-Off Home Run In ALDS Game 1

“It was a very special moment,” said Alvarez, who finished the game going 3-for-5 at the plate with five RBI. “When I hit the ball and saw the ball go, I could feel all the fans getting super loud and excited. I think it was one of the most special moments in my career.”

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Family Atmosphere Is The Key To The Houston Astros 2022 Success

“Everyone pulls for each other, and that is the one thing I noticed when I showed up here last year,” said Astros reliever Ryne Stanek

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Texans Rookie Jalen Pitre Has Coming Out Party Against The Bears

Houston Texans head coach and defensive coordinator had been telling anyone who would listen that there was just something special about rookie safety Jalen Pitre. From the time he was drafted until he played in his first NFL regular season game, coach Smith has raved about the potential of the second-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Baylor University.

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Texans Rookie Jalen Pitre Has Coming Out Party Against the Bears

The Houston Texans head coach and defensive coordinator have been telling anyone who would listen that there was just something special about rookie safety Jalen Pitre. From the time he was drafted until he played in his first NFL regular season game, coach Smith has raved about the potential of the second-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Baylor University.

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Astros Erupt In The Sixth Inning En Route To A Blowout Victory Over The White Sox

“Hitting is contagious and no one likes to be left out,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker about the dynamic sixth inning.

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Prairie View A&M Claims 2021-22 SWAC Commissioner’s Cup Award

“I think that this honor is a milestone that we can all be very proud of,” Dr. Donald R. Reed, the Director of Athletics, said to the Panthers’ sports information department. “It’s an honor that we swept all three trophies.

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“Run With Caution”

“I told him (Tucker) after the game that ‘You saved the game,’” said Astros manager Dusty Baker. “A lot of time people think that a game is saved in the ninth inning, but that was a game saver at that time. It was on the money and a good tag. Tucker has been playing lights out.”

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Texans Rookies Begin Second Phase to Becoming Part of the Process

As the Houston Texans prepare for rookie minicamp this weekend, the only thing the fans and the media will get to see are the rookies in their projected numbers for the season doing walk-throughs and some small drills.

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Tucker Saves The Day For The Astros With A Walk-Off Single To Beat The Tigers

“This team is never out of it,” said Tucker during his postgame interview. “Whether we are down by ten in the ninth inning, our offense is phenomenal, and our pitching staff keeps us in games. We feel like we are never out of the game no matter how much we are down. We can always fight back and win.”

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Around The Bases: Astros Sweep Three-Game Series Against The Mariners

Home Plate: Mr. 2,000 Manager Dusty Baker joined an elite club on Tuesday. He became the 12th manager in Major League history to win 2,000 games in his career. He also is the first African American to reach that accomplishment.

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Hall of Fame Advice Helps Odorizzi Secure His Second Consecutive Win

“When you have a Hall of Famer in your clubhouse you and you know the success that he has had over his entire career, you tend to listen,” said Odorizzi.

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Texans GM Nick Caserio Uses Past Experience To Help Rebuild Team Through The Draft

"Those 20 years of experience I would say were invaluable just from a teaching and learning standpoint and how we apply principles and things that we’re going to try to apply,” Caserio said. “I think you take the things that you learned. I think just more than anything the thought process that goes into the why."

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Texans Take Homegrown Talent To Help Bolster Needs In The 2022 NFL Draft

“There’s a lot of good football players in the state of Texas and specifically in the city of Houston,” said Caserio. “It’s probably a good place to start.”

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Texans Select Derek Stingley Jr. Third Overall In 2022 NFL Draft

"I would say there was definitely a consensus," said Nick Caserio about selecting Stingley with the third overall pick. "I would say organizationally, coaching staff, scouting staff, we put as much time and effort into Derek probably as any player."

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Humble Native Kenyon Green Selected By The Texans In The First Round Of The 2022 NFL Draft

“This is a blessing staying in Houston,” Green said to the media after being drafted. “I am a hometown kid. I am ready to work because I know where my roots are now, so I am ready to come to work, keep my head down and grind.”

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Houston Astros Has Record-Setting Launch of Nike City Connect Space City Uniforms

"We are excited and grateful that our fans and the city of Houston have embraced Space City, our first new uniforms in six years," said Anita Sehgal, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications.

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