Houston Matters
Recapping the World Series, and results from Election Day (Nov. 3, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Reflecting on another historic Astros season, results from Election Day, the week in politics, and the latest tech news.
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Sports
Tuesday’s World Series defeat could mark the end of an era for the Astros
Posted on · After losing Gerrit Cole and George Springer in free agency the last two years, Houston now faces the distinct possibility that Carlos Correa will soon be gone, too. The star shortstop, who has been with the franchise since he was selected with the first overall draft pick in 2012, is a free agent and there’s concern the Astros won’t be able to keep him.
World Series 2021
Astros try to stay alive in World Series Game 6, with both teams’ pitching worn down
Posted on · Astros rookie Luis Garcia starts on only three days of rest. The pitching staffs for both teams are pretty worn down by now.
Houston Matters
Supreme Court reviewing abortion law, and Houston pet peeves (Nov. 1, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The Supreme Court reviews the controversial new Texas abortion law, we get an update on the World Series, and we offer you another chance to share your Houston pet peeves.
World Series 2021
A World Series short on drama so far shifts scene to Atlanta
Posted on · The Astros face the Braves in Game 3 of the World Series in Atlanta Friday night at 7:09 p.m. CT.
World Series 2021
Why are there so many Braves fans in Texas? Look to the ‘superstations’
Posted on · Scattered among throngs of Astros diehards at Minute Maid Park during games 1 and 2 of the World Series were a surprising number of people sporting Braves jerseys. Here's why.
The Astros in the World Series
Urquidy strikes at Braves, helps Astros tie Series 1-1
Posted on · Looking calm and poised a night after overamped rotation-mate Framber Valdez was chased early, José Urquidy gave the Astros’ bats a chance to break out.
THE ASTROS IN THE WORLD SERIES
Astros’ Framber Valdez had a shaky start in a 6-2 World Series Game 1 loss to the Braves
Posted on · Valdez allowed one run in eight sterling innings of a win over the Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS, giving the Astros optimism that he could help stabilize a rotation rocked by the loss of staff ace Lance McCullers Jr. Instead, he permitted a playoff career-high five runs while getting just six outs in a 6-2 loss.
Houston Matters
The week in politics, and the early history of baseball in Houston (Oct. 27, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup, and, with the Astros back in the World Series, we reflect on the early history of baseball in Houston.
Houston Matters
What another World Series run means for Houston (Oct. 26, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The impact of higher oil prices, previewing another Houston World Series, and a conversation with Harris County's Elections Administrator.
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.
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.
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
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.