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Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins

Joined: May 24, 2023

Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation. He also covers he Big 12 for Heartland College Sports.

Apr 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) hat on the field during batting practice prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Houston Astros Set Times for Pitchers, Catchers to Report to Spring Training

The Houston Astros are preparing to head back to West Palm Beach, Fla, to begin preparations for the 2025 season.

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Sep 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Pitching Legend Reflects on His Time with Franchise

This long-time Houston Astros starting pitcher looked back on his time with the organization as he moves to his new team.

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Mar 16, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Gusto (98) pitches in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
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Houston Astros Have Intriguing Pitching Prospects with Breakout Potential

The Houston Astros are in need of replenishing their pitching staff soon and there are a couple of prospects that could oblige.

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Braves second baseman Felix Mantilla (18) relays the ball to first after tagging out George Anderson of the Phillies in 1959.
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Former Houston Astros Utility Player, Baseball Trailblazer Passes Away

The Houston Astros only had this player on their roster for one year, but before he landed in Houston, he blazed a trail for his countrymen.

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Oct 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers in game one of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Ace Lands Big One-Year Contract to Avoid Arbitration

The Houston Astros and their top left-handed pitcher agreed to a one-year deal that ensures he’ll be in the rotation in 2025.

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Aug 26, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) walks to the pitchers mound against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Two Brilliant, Unusual Houston Astros Accomplishments From Last Season

The 2024 Houston Astros did two things that are rare in Major League Baseball, including their first-year manager.

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Nov 5, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Trey Mancini (26) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning in game six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park.
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Former Houston Astros Slugger Planning Comeback Next Season: Report

A piece of the Houston Astros’ 2022 World Series champions is planning on making a comeback to baseball in 2025.

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Oct 27, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in game five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park.
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Former Houston Astros Ace Opts Out of Current Deal with AL Champs

That doesn’t mean that one of the former stalwarts of the Houston Astros pitching staff is hitting the open market just yet.

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Apr 21, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Houston Astros hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Arizona Fall League Gives Highly-Touted Astros Pitcher Next Opportunity

The Houston Astros have a pitcher who needs a chance to get in another month of action after an injury setback.

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Apr 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) hat on the field during batting practice prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Houston Astros Boast Trio of Blazing-Fast Pitching Prospects

The Houston Astros have three pitching prospects with triple-digit speed on the radar gun after last season.

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Oct 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) hits a single in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers in game one of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Have Incredible Seven All-MLB Team Nominees

The Houston Astros hope some of the players are selected for MLB’s prestigious postseason team.

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Jul 15, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) and Yordan Alvarez (44) and Framber Valdez (59) and Justin Verlander (35) display All-Star jerseys before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros to See Uniform Change in Next Year’s All-Star Game

Major League Baseball is going back to the traditional home-and-away jerseys for the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta.

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