Here’s the case for why the Houston Astros are actually better this year
SHOOT FOR THE STARS
13 April 2023
The Houston Astros are off to their typical start to a season, hovering around .500 about two weeks in.
Why some could be in panic mode based on the mediocre start and the amount of injuries the team is dealing with, the Astros' overall depth continues to be something fans and the organization can hang their hats on.
Be sure to check out the video above as we discuss how Corey Julks, Mauricio Dubon, and Hunter Brown have been a steadying force as the team awaits the returns of Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley, and Lance McCullers.
And, in some ways, are outperforming them.
Plus, how much are the Astros really missing George Springer, if Chas McCormick continues to play like this?
And with that in mind, what could all this mean for Kyle Tucker and the enormous contract he's seeking?
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Houston Texans add critical piece to protect Stroud, stabilize offensive line
Mar 19, 2025, 3:14 pm
According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans are signing offensive tackle Cam Robinson to a 1-year contract.
Free-agent OT Cam Robinson is signing with the Houston Texans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2025
KPRC2's Aaron Wilson is reporting that the 1-year deal has a max value of $14.5 million.
With Laremy Tunsil now a member of the Commanders, clearly the Texans wanted to add some more talent at the tackle position.
Rookie right tackle Blake Fisher showed some promise last season, but he also had his share of struggles, as one would expect from a first-year player.
This move provides the Texans with flexibility if they choose to play Tytus Howard at guard again, while also giving GM Nick Caserio additional options in the draft.
Many believed the Texans would be locked in on drafting an offensive lineman with their first pick, which they may still do. But now, they can focus on taking the best player available, which could very well be a receiver at No. 25 overall.
Plus, this addition will make the Texans less predictable on draft day when rival teams are trying to predict who Caserio will draft based on Houston's needs.
Robinson started all 17 games last season, splitting time between the Jaguars and the Vikings. The Vikings traded for Robinson after their starting tackle Christian Darrisaw was lost for the season to injury. With Robinson in the last year of his deal and the Jags' season setting up to be another failure, Jacksonville decided to trade their left tackle away. Robinson (age 29) was drafted by the Jaguars in the 2nd round out of Alabama in 2017.
Make no mistake about it, this is a solid pickup by the Texans!
