Houston Matters
From the All-Star Game to homelessness: Late Astros’ star J.R. Richard’s story of redemption
Posted on · The late Astros pitcher discussed his memoir "Still Throwing Heat: Strikeouts, the Streets, and a Second Chance" in 2015.
Tag: All-Star Game
Houston Matters
What the Astros need to catch the Rangers in the second half
Posted on · Jeff Balke of the Bleav in Astros podcast says the club could use another pitcher and bat for the second half. But mostly the team just needs to get healthy.
Houston Matters
Gun buyback program, and a new Texas movie studio (July 18, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We get details about a gun buyback program from Harris County and the City of Houston. And we learn about plans to build a movie studio in Central Texas.
Politics
Gov. Abbott Refuses Invite To Throw Out First Pitch At Rangers’ Home Opener
Posted on · Texas Republican governor cited Major League Baseball's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta over the passage of Georgia's Election Integrity Act, saying MLB has adopted "a false narrative about the election law reforms in Georgia."
Houston Matters
Astros Lead The League With Six All-Stars
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: World Cup And Astros At The All-Star Break
Posted on · Writer Jeff Balke join Houston Matters for the latest on the developments in Houston Sports.
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Astros Surge into the All-Star Break and Rockets Re-sign James Harden
Posted on · The Houston Astros won 3-2 Sunday in extra innings over the Oakland A’s to conclude the first half with an MLB-best 31-13 record since May 23. They sit only 5.5 games behind the first-place Rangers in the AL West. Also, the Houston Rockets signed star James Harden to a 4-year contract extension through the 2019-20 […]
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Despite Losing Streak, Astros Wrap Up Surprising First Half
Posted on · Major League Baseball’s All-Star break couldn’t come soon enough for the Houston Astros. The surprise of the league this year, the ‘Stros have been in first place in the American League West for most of the season, but had an atrocious week, dropping six in a row to Cleveland and Tampa Bay and now find […]
Houston Matters
Could a Major League Lacrosse Team Come to Houston?
Posted on · This past Saturday, (6/13/15), Houston's BBVA Compass Stadium played host to the Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game. That's right – there's a professional lacrosse league. It has eight teams, mostly spread down the East Coast. And, of course, there's no team in Houston at the moment — but that could change. Houston Matters' Michael Hagerty […]
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Sports Monday: Rockets Courting Big-Name Free Agents & All-Star Altuve
Posted on · The Houston Rockets are courting some mighty big free agent names. Last week, Carmelo Anthony visited H-town, and there’s ample speculation about whether Houston might be a destination for LeBron James. Could the Rockets actually hook a big free agent fish? We ask CultureMap Houston sports columnist MK Bower. We also discuss the growing accomplishments […]