Tilman Fertitta says it's time for Westbrook and Harden to step up in the playoffs
FIRST TAKE
17 September 2019
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta joined First Take on Tuesday to talk about his expectations for the Rockets this year.
Fertitta also discussed James Harden's performance in the playoffs, Mike D'Antoni's future as the Rockets' coach, and much more.
How a new chapter in Astros history was just written
Jul 2, 2025, 10:45 pm
Jose Altuve has passed Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell for second place on the career hits list for the Houston Astros.
With a bunt single in the first inning and a two-run single in the sixth on Wednesday night at Colorado, Altuve raised his career total to 2,315 hits, one more than Bagwell. Hall of Famer Craig Biggio is the franchise leader with 3,060 career hits.
You can relive the big moment in the video below!
He does it!
Jose Altuve is now 2nd in the Astros all time hit list. pic.twitter.com/ZNJVGcTjWp
— Houston Astros (@astros) July 3, 2025
Altuve, a nine-time All-Star who moved this season from second base to left field, is in his 15th major league season, all with Houston. Both Biggio and Bagwell also spent their entire careers with the Astros.
Among active players, Altuve is second in career hits behind Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who had 2,351 entering Wednesday.
