Posted on · With the MLB All-Star Game next week, Houston Matters looks back at the history of baseball in the Bayou City with the help of historian Mike Vance.
Posted on · Sports Illustrated’s Ben Reiter's, new book “Astroball: The New Way to Win It All.” In 2014 he predicted the Houston Astros would win the World Series in 2017. He talks with producer Michael Hagerty about his book and how he reacted when his prediction was realized.
Posted on · Rep. Roger Williams of Texas, who is coaching the Republican team, said he personally asked President Donald Trump to attend the game, and Trump replied that he'd be there
Posted on · Jeff Balke joins Houston Matters to discuss the Rockets and other developments in Houston sports.
Posted on · Houston Chronicle columnist Joe Holley talks about his new book and what the Astros' championship meant for a recovering city.
Posted on · George Springer hit a leadoff home run at opening day for the second year in a row
Posted on · The former star for Brenham High School set a national record for 53-straight wins but hit rock bottom after arm injuries ended his career early. He tells his story in a new memoir.
Posted on · The 27-year-old second baseman had been among baseball's best bargains
Posted on · The coach said in the email exchange that his program previously decided not to accept players from Colorado, adding, "You can thank your liberal politicians." Colorado voters in 2012 approved recreational marijuana use.
Posted on · Episode: 3150 Can Technology Replace Sports Officiating? Today, kill the umpire!
Posted on · Pete Van Vleet is a devoted Houston Astros fan. His daughter loves the Detroit Tigers. To help his infant son pick a team, he asked all 30 of them, "Why should my son choose you to be a fan?"
Posted on · We meet the voice of Minute Maid Park, public address announcer Bob Ford.
Posted on · Hopefully game 6 isn't too spooky!
Posted on · "Hopefully we can win one more game, and then take a break because this is hard on me," said Astros shortstop Carlos Correa.
Posted on · Astros win game three 5-3 over the Dodgers