Post deadline: These intriguing players could be Astros sooner than you think
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03 August 2023
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown had several items to address at the MLB trade deadline. One of them being the need for a left-handed bat to help balance Houston's heavy right-handed lineup.
Brown didn't find a deal to his liking, settling for some big additions to his pitching staff. But what if the Astros had a left-handed hitter crushing it in the minor leagues that could make a big impact.
Enter Jon Singleton. Yes, you read that correctly. Despite his underwhelming career to this point, the dude is crushing baseballs for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. In 29 games for Sugar Land, he has 12 home runs and a whopping 1.191 OPS.
With that in mind, should the Astros give Singleton one more shot to prove he can hit at the big league level?
Be sure to watch the video above as we make the case for Singleton to get one last chance for Houston.
Plus, we discuss some other impact prospects the Astros may call up when September rolls around.
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Examining all the reasons to believe the Rockets aced the offseason
Jul 2, 2025, 4:31 pm
The Houston Rockets are reshaping their roster in real time — and we’re breaking it all down. In just 24 hours, the team has added Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, moves that mark a clear shift in direction under Ime Udoka. With Finney-Smith in, Dillon Brooks is out — but is this a swap that actually makes Houston better?
In this episode, we dive deep into what these signings mean for the Rockets’ identity and future. Is Finney-Smith a cleaner fit in Udoka’s system than Brooks ever was? Are these aggressive contracts smart bets or future burdens? And what does all this say about the organization’s faith in its young core — from Amen Thompson to Alperen Sengun?
We also look ahead. Is this offseason already a win, or are more moves — like a Kevin Durant extension or Cam Whitmore trade — still on the table? Let’s talk about where the Rockets stand now, and where they could be headed next.
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