Houston Astros

Houston’s long-ball approach in NBA playoffs brings memories of 2015 Astros

The Houston Rockets missed 27 three-pointers in a row in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, allowing the Golden State Warriors a come-from-behind win and missing yet another chance at the NBA Finals. Flashback to the 2015 Houston Astros, a team that got its runs almost exclusively via the home run and saw it all go awry as strikeouts eventually got the best of them in the ALDS.



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Holberton’s versatility could take him far

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Versatility seems to be the name of the game for Houston Astros minor league catcher Brian Holberton. Whether it is between his academic career and baseball, to what position Holberton takes when he hits the field, it seems the 21 year-old backstop from Cornelius, North Carolina will have a bright future wherever it may take him.