Sports
November 2, 2023
A Texas Rangers World Series Title 52 Seasons in the Making
Two years ago, the Texas Rangers finished in last place with 102 losses. Now, after a stunning—and pricey—turnaround, they are MLB champions.
World Series
Sports
October 27, 2023
How the Texas Rangers Taught Me to Stop Worrying and Love Creed
The World Series–bound Texas Rangers have embraced the much-maligned band with arms wide open. And it turns out that Creed kinda slaps.
Sports
November 7, 2022
The Astros Beat the Team That Put Up a Statue of His Dad—and He Loves It
Reflecting on the World Series with Astros announcer Todd Kalas, whose father, Harry Kalas, called Phillies games for almost forty years.
Sports
November 7, 2022
My Life With the Astros
A fan from day one muses on sixty years of joy and heartbreak—and whether winning brings redemption.
Sports
November 3, 2021
After World Series Loss, Houston Faces the Possible End of an Era
Five straight winning seasons, three trips to the World Series, one title—but can the Astros keep it up if Carlos Correa leaves town?
Sports
October 28, 2021
Meet the Media Upstarts Behind Those “H-Town vs. Everyone” Shirts
How Apollo Media won over Astros fans by embracing hometown pride and telling Houstonians there's no shame in supporting this team.
Sports
October 27, 2021
How Mattress Mack Pays For His Sports-Related Mega Giveaways
If the Astros win the World Series, buyers win free mattresses—and Mattress Mack cashes the biggest winning ticket in sports-betting history.
Best Thing in Texas
October 26, 2021
A Divine Presence Could Propel the Astros to a World Series Title
Houston is 2-0 in the MLB postseason with local furniture magnate Mattress Mack's "Rally Nuns" in attendance.
Sports
October 25, 2021
In This Year’s World Series, It’s Houston vs. Everybody
The Astros have faced every kind of taunt imaginable this year—and it has only brought the team and its city closer together.
Sports
November 2, 2020
The Houston Roots of the Mastermind Behind the L.A. Dodgers’ World Series Win
Family, high-school coaches, and former teammates recall the autograph-hunting, base-stealing baseball youth of Andrew Friedman.
Music
October 23, 2020
Meet One of the Rangers Who Made It to the World Series—The Team’s DJ
This year, Michael Gruber learned to work Rangers games without fans. His new gig is a World Series without the Rangers.
Sports
January 17, 2020
Say It Ain’t So, José
Baseball will break your heart.
Sports
January 13, 2020
Very Well, I Shall Manage the Houston Astros
A modest proposal for new leadership.
Sports
October 31, 2019
After Losing the World Series, What’s Next for the Houston Astros?
In the wake of the organization's missteps, it must reckon with its culture this offseason.
Film & TV
October 29, 2019
What’s Up With Those Indeed.com Ads Playing During the World Series?
The Austin-based jobs site has aired some curious ads during the Astros-Nationals games.
Sports
October 29, 2019
The Houston Astros and the Limits of Trusting the Process
It’s the players, not the front office, who are giving fans something to cheer for this World Series.
Sports
October 23, 2019
The Highs and Lows of Cheering the Astros From Standing-Room in the World Series
The communal feeling among the fans who forgo seats at Minute Maid Park makes for a singular experience.
Sports
October 23, 2019
Why Is Astros Management Making It So Hard to Root for the Team Right Now?
After assistant GM Brandon Taubman’s weird behavior following the Houston team's Saturday win, their authorities made things worse.
Sports
October 21, 2019
Let’s All Embrace the Fact That José Altuve Is the Greatest Astro of All Time
The MVP of MVPs is still adding to his legendary status.
Sports
October 3, 2019
Will Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole Carry the Astros to the World Series?
As Houston begins its playoff run, let’s pause and appreciate the Cy Young contenders who powered this season’s best team in baseball.
Sports
September 10, 2019
Can the 2019 Houston Astros Break the 1,000 Run Barrier?
They’ve got an outside shot at beating the record—and if their bats stay as hot as they’ve been, they could be World Series contenders.
Sports
November 15, 2017
What Carlos Beltrán Means to Houstonians
The Astro transformed from a young talent to the team's elder statesman.
Sports
October 31, 2017
Being a Raccoon Doesn’t Stop Gattis McCann From Rooting for the Astros
Meet the furry good luck totem of Houston Heights.
Sports
October 31, 2017
How Will the World Series Impact Houston?
Compared to Super Bowl LI, the World Series has something different to offer Houston.
Sports
October 31, 2017
Meet the Guy Driving the Astros Train During the World Series
Bobby Vasquez talks about the best job in the world and a very lucky pair of overalls.
Sports
October 31, 2017
This Halloween, Meet the Twitter Ghost of a Former Astros Catcher
John Bateman died in 1996. So how is he tweeting every single day?
Sports
October 30, 2017
How to Tell Your Kids They’re Spending Halloween Watching the Astros
"Good news, kids! The Astros have the chance to win the World Series tonight. Oh, and you're not going trick or treating."
Sports
October 27, 2017
Cheer on the Astros at These Sports Bars
An eleventh inning homer can be dangerous for your health. Play it safe and watch the World Series with friends and a beer.
Sports
October 25, 2017
How the Astros United Three Generations of Women
A mother and daughter carry on a tradition passed down through generations.
Sports
October 25, 2017
Here Is Some Of The Weird Astros Stuff You Can Buy On The Internet Right Now
Celebrate your fandom under your pants. If you must.
Sports
October 24, 2013
Can This Aggie Save the Cards (Again)?
Rookie pitching phenom Michael Wacha, the pride of Texas A&M and Texarkana, brings his milkshake to Fenway Park for Game 2 of the World Series.
Sports
November 8, 2011
Ron Washington’s Game 7 Speech Was Pretty F—ing Good
Sports blog's audio leak of Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington’s clubhouse speech reveals that—news flash—managers like to curse.
Sports
October 31, 2011
Strike Two
With two chances to win the World Series with a single strike, the championship slipped away from the Rangers for the second year in a row.
Sports
October 31, 2010
Going Deep
What’s different about this Rangers team that earned them their first trip to the World Series? Everything.
Sports
October 31, 2010
That Championship Season
The Texas Rangers may not have won the World Series, but it was a year fans will never forget.
Sports
September 30, 2010
Rangers Win! Rangers Win!
A manager who admitted using cocaine? Owners who declared bankruptcy? Something about Claws and Antlers? No, the craziest story line of the season is that the Rangers have finally earned some respect.