Maddy Dickens

Joined: Jun 9, 2025

Maddy Dickens resides in Loveland, Colorado. She grew up with two older brothers, where their lives revolved around sports. She earned a master's degree in business management from Tarleton State University while simultaneously playing basketball and competing in rodeo at the collegiate level. She successfully parlayed a reserve national championship into a professional rodeo career and now stays involved in upper-level athletics by writing for On SI on several different MLB teams' pages, along with some NCAA sites.

AstrosYordan Alvarez (44) reacts to striking out against the White Sox. Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn \

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It will be a tight contest, but the eye test suggests that the Astros' designated hitter should closely cross the finish line first for the Hank Aaron Award.

Astros pitcher Peter Lambert (38) reacts after throwing against the White Sox. Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn

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Houston has 11 of their own on the roster ready to take on arbitration, but it might be cut down in the coming months.

Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (44) reacts to striking out against the White Sox. Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn

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It was a poor season, to say the least, for the Astros, and there are many areas that the team needs to address in the offseason.

Astros manager Joe Espada (19) looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning against the Rays. Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn

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To say it was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros organization would be the understatement of the year, as they were ultimately the worst team to ente

Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) bats during the game against the Diamondbacks. Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn I

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It was a rough road to get there, but the Astros came through in the final days of the season to make sure they were playing baseball next week.

Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) runs to first base on a double against the Braves. Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn

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The Astros went from fully in control of their postseason destiny to now completely out of the playoffs, and Yordan Alvarez is not happy about it.

Astros pitcher Steven Okert (48) pitches against the Mariners. Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn

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It might come as somewhat of a surprise, but the Astros might be without a key reliever for the rest of the season, especially if they do not make the playoffs.

Astros manager Joe Espada (19) talks to the media in the dugout before the game against the Red Sox. Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn

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When the Astros offense is hot, they sure are hot, and when a team blisters five home runs in one game, they are pretty pressed to take a loss.

Astros pitcher Hayden Wesneski (39) pitches against the New York Yankees. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn

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It is scary to think where the Astros would be right now if Hayden Wesneski didn't come back from injury as strong as he has. Luckily, they don't have to worry about that.

Astros starting pitcher Ethan Pecko (70) delivers a pitch during his major league debut Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn

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The Houston Astros continue to mix up the starting rotation and it is seemingly still a problem this late in the year.

Astros manager Joe Espada (19) walks to the dugout after being ejected. Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston had to make some room for Pecko ahead of his big league showcase and it has officially become more real with the roster moves Wednesday before the game.

Astros manager Joe Espada (19) looks on during a spring training workout Credit: Sam Navarro-

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The big day is finally here and Ethan Pecko has been dreaming of it for a very long time.

Maddy Dickens

Joined: Jun 9, 2025

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