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.

Astros starting pitcher Peter Lambert (38) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre.

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The Houston Astros have one of the most all-around explosive offenses in the game right now, and a big part of the reason that they only sit a handful of games

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) on the field before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Daikin Park.

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There could be quite the pitching duel for this series, but the offense is really going to need to be on it to take down the top of their rotation.

Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels

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It sure has been fun to watch Yordan Alvarez swing a bat this season as one of the best that any team has to offer right now.

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) reacts after hitting his second home run of the game against the Cleveland Guardians Friday

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It sure has been fun to watch the Astros lately, and they are seeking another series Saturday night, and entrusting these starters to get it done.

Astros relief pitcher Ryan Weiss (51) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Guardians on the road at Progressive Field.

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Ryan Weiss isn't out of the Astros organization just yet as he heads back to the minor leagues.

Jun 12, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium

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The first update regarding fan votes is in, and Houston Astros DH Yordan Alvarez is crushing every position in the AL.

Mar 2, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

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It sure is nice to see that the Houston Astros are welcoming back their ace.

May 27, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) celebrates after he scores a run against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field.

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The Astros have two sluggers on their team right now, Walker just isn't getting the attention that Alvarez is.

Jun 7, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) smiles while running to first base on a single during the first inning against the Athletics at Daikin Park.

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The first inning in Kansas City was something players have maybe dreamt of, but would never have guessed it was actually possible.

Jun 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai (45) prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Daikin Park.

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The Astros are at a crucial point of their season, and this series against the Royals has to be won.

Feb 18, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) poses for a photo during media day at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

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If there was one pitcher that everybody expected to be tightly in the race for the American League Cy Young, it was the Houston Astros' ace, Hunter Brown. Brown

May 27, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Burrows (50) comes off the field after he pitches against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Globe Life Field.

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It hasn't been great for this Houston Astros starter this season and the return of Hunter Brown gives them a chance to get him out of the rotation.

Maddy Dickens

Joined: Jun 9, 2025

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