MORE BAD NEWS FOR HOUSTON
A huge shake-up occurred in the Texans' front office
Feb 10, 2021, 11:41 am
This can't be good. Composite image by Jack Brame.
The Texans have made a decision on their next head coach
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Texans team president, Jamey Rootes, resigned from his position. While we have no proof that this move has something to do with Jack Easterby and all the firings that have occurred on Kirby over the last several weeks, it's hard to believe it didn't have something to do with his decision. Either way, it's just another bad look for the Texans. Rootes was with the team for over 20 years. You have to wonder if more changes are coming in the organization. We'll continue to update as more information becomes available.
Texans President Jamey Rootes is resigning from his position, effective today, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2021
Last week the Texans dismissed director of football administration Kevin Kracjcovic and equipment manager Mike Parson and his staff, amongst others. The organization is being remade and many around the league, including people there, are wondering if it is for the better. https://t.co/BtCPHCRmtN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2021
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The Astros know how to win these games, and it shows
Jun 29, 2025, 4:28 pm
Kyle Tucker launched a three-run homer and matched a season high with four hits against the team that traded him in December, and the Chicago Cubs routed Houston 12-3 on Saturday night to stop the Astros' five-game winning streak.
Tucker also scored four times to pace a Cubs lineup that pounded out 15 hits, including three by Dansby Swanson. Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch and Nico Hoerner also went deep.
Chicago hit three homers in an inning for the second time this season during a seven-run fourth. Busch and Hoerner had back-to-back solo shots to put the Cubs on top 3-2, and Tucker’s drive made it 7-2.
The offensive outburst came in support of Colin Rea (5-3), who allowed two runs and five hits over five innings. The only blemish on his line was rookie Cam Smith’s two-run homer in the third, which briefly gave the Astros a 2-1 lead.
Smith, part of the package Houston received for Tucker, finished with two hits and has homered in consecutive games for the first time in his career.
Lance McCullers Jr. (1-3) came off the injured list and allowed eight runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings.
Isaac Paredes, also part of the Astros' trade return for Tucker, hit his 17th home run.
Key moment
Tucker’s three-run homer in the fourth that put the Cubs ahead 7-2.
Key stat
McCullers has a 10.89 ERA in five home starts this season, but hasn’t allowed an earned run in three road starts.
Up next
Houston LHP Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.88 ERA) opposes RHP Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.77 ERA) when the series concludes Sunday.