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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.

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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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.
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Houston Astros Land Top Pitching Prospect on Arizona Fall League Roster

The Houston Astros will send eight of their top prospects to the annual postseason league out in the desert.

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Sep 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a single against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Slugger Not in Starting Lineup After Apparent Injury

The Houston Astros will be keeping their eye on their long-time second baseman in the coming days after he left Wednesday’s game.

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Sep 8, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Kyle Tucker (30) walks out of the dugout before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Slugger Selected as Nominee for Prestigious MLB Award

This Houston Astros outfielder is being honored for his community work as a nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.

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Feb 26, 2024; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Jacob Melton (76) bats during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
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Final Houston Astros Prospect Rankings Hold Steady With Top Player

The Houston Astros have had some constants at the top of their organizational rankings, most notably their top prospect.

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Sep 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) holds a baseball after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Have Just One Elite Player in Latest Team Core Rankings

The Houston Astros were rated as having one of the Top 10 core group of players in MLB, led by one elite player.

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Aug 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the second inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Face Cincinnati Reds in Hope of Avoiding Series Sweep

The Houston Astros are trying to get out of Cincinnati with a win over the Reds, a series that has become a speed bump toward winning the AL West.

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Jun 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Kyle Tucker (30) runs to first base after hitting a single against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros Confirm Injured Slugger Had More Series Injury: Report

While Kyle Tucker may be close to returning to the Houston Astros, his injury may have been more serious than originally thought.

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Aug 16, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) works out prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park.
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Injured Houston Astros Slugger Could Travel with Team on Road Trip

Kyle Tucker is getting closer and closer to returning to the Houston Astros’ lineup after a long layoff.

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Feb 25, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Kenedy Corona (89) hits a single in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park.
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Top Houston Astros Prospect Needs to Shake off Forgettable Season

Only a promotion to Triple-A helped jolt this Houston Astros outfield prospect out of what became a season-long slump.

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Rochester’s Darren Baker is tagged out by Buffalo’s Rafael Lantigua trying to steal second base.
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Former Houston Astros Manager Prepares for Son’s Major League Call-Up

Dusty Baker will have the honor of being a Major League Baseball dad when his son, Darren, is called up on Sunday.

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