World Series 2021
The World Series begins on Tuesday. Here’s how to watch
Posted on · The Astros will have homefield advantage, with games 1 and 2 at Minute Maid Park this week.
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Houston Matters
Why Houstonians are quitting their jobs (Oct. 25, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: What's driving "The Great Resignation," and why so many people are leaving California for Texas.
Astros
Alvarez returns from double knee surgery to win ALCS MVP
Posted on · Alvarez hit .522 with one homer, three doubles, a triple and six RBIs in Houston’s six-game victory. He got nine hits in his last 13 at-bats, raising his postseason average to .441 with two homers and nine RBIs.
MLB Postseason 2021
The Astros are heading back to the World Series after ousting the Red Sox
Posted on · Rookie Luis García showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.
Sports
Luis García to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red Sox
Posted on · Rookie Luis García will start for the Houston Astros against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line.
2021 MLB Playoffs
Framber Valdez goes 8 innings as Astros beat Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead
Posted on · The Astros lefty was perfect through four, took a two-hit shutout into the seventh and became the first pitcher in the 2021 postseason to finish eight innings on Wednesday.
Sports
Red Sox slam Houston Astros 12-3, lead ALCS 2-1
Posted on · The Boston Red Sox took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series Monday night.
Houston Matters
The pandemic’s effect on Latinx youth, & the health of Galveston Bay (Oct. 18, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: How COVID-19 has affected Latinx/Hispanic youth, the health of Galveston Bay, and an update on sports.
Sports
Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers was left off ALCS roster against the Red Sox
Posted on · The right-hander left Game 4 after four innings because of forearm tightness. No announcement has been made on the severity of his injury, so there is a possibility he could return if the Astros advance to the World Series.
ALDS
Astros plagued by strikeouts in 12-6 ALDS Game 3 loss to White Sox
Posted on · Houston was hoping to sweep its way into its fifth consecutive appearance in the AL Championship Series. Game 4 of the best-of-five series is Monday afternoon.
Sports
Correa, Alvarez help Astros take 2-0 lead over Sox in ALDS
Posted on · The Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 9-4 for a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series. Game 3 of the best-of-five series is Sunday night in Chicago.
Houston Matters
COVID Threat Level Raised To Red (Aug. 6, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The county hits its highest threat level for the first time since June 2020, how a local company is helping solve long-cold missing persons cases, and a conversation with legendary R&B producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Houston Matters
The Governor’s Executive Order Banning Mask Mandates (Aug. 2, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: A closer look at Gov. Abbott’s new executive order prohibiting local governments from issuing mask and vaccine mandates, your pet peeves about life in Houston, and an update on sports.
Town Square
Evan Drellich: Why ‘Winning’ In Sports Doesn’t Fix Everything
Posted on · Town Square looks at the fine line between cheating and competitive advantages in sports.
Houston Matters
What To Expect During Lengthy Southwest Freeway Overhaul (June 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Work begins on a major overhaul of the Southwest Freeway at 610, the value of Pride Nights in sports, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and the annual Houston Matters Spelling Bee.