Maddy Dickens

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.

Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning at Daikin Park

Apr 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Astros manager Joe Espada looks on from the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) talks to starting pitcher Cristian Javier (53) after Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler (12, not pictured) hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) looks out at his team before the game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

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The Astros have had plenty of highlights already this season, but a big problem is on the horizon with their starting rotation.

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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Right now, the Houston Astros look strong. They sit atop the American League West at 5-2, but their record doesn't tell the whole tale by any means. Offensively

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez.

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Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) motions towards the dugout after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Daikin Park.

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It is hard to ignore what the Houston Astros are doing at the plate right now, and Alvarez is leading the charge as one of the top players in the AL.

M; Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) and left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrate after scoring during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels in California

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It is really fun to see a pair of players excelling early on for the Astros as they add another game to the win column.

Feb 20, 2025; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros right hand pitcher AJ Blubaugh poses for a photo at the Houston Astros media day

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There are plenty of organizations that will count on the help of their pipeline this year to meet their goals, and that includes the Houston Astros, who will le

Feb 15, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) speaks to reporters before a spring training workout at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches.

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Spring training is well underway and there should be some worry for their offense as their season is weeks from kicking off.

May 26, 2023; Mesa, AZ, USA; Sam Houston Bearkats' Walker Janek (3) celebrates his 3-run home run against the GCU Lobos during their WAC Tournament game at Hohokam Stadium.

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The Houston Astros have a prospect who is coming up big during Spring Training, and that is Walker Janek.

Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) motions to the crowd while walking to the dugout after a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park.

The time for Hall-of-Fame selections is rapidly approaching for Justin Verlander. So, who will it be? Astros or Tigers.

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown throws a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

It is starting to become unfathomable as to why the Astros haven't added another arm into their starting rotation

Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown walks in the dugout before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park.

The Astros lost the crown of their division last season. Can they come back and take the AL West title in 2026?

Astros manager Joe Espada speaks to reporters before a spring training workout at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches

Taking back the AL West after missing the playoffs entirely last season is not going to be an easy task for the Astros.