Michael Schwab
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Does he know what he is saying?
TRUMP: You have to bring in talent
INGRAHAM: Well, we have plenty of talented people in America
TRUMP: No you don't. No.
INGRAHAM: We don't have talented people here?
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Does he know what he is saying?
"MLB has privately told owners that teams lost $1.8 billion last year, led by the New York Mets with about $350 million" per Bob Nightengale.
This HILARIOUS before the labor fight
Their franchises appreciate astronomically every year.
Of course the owners are the victims...
This HILARIOUS before the labor fight
Their franchises appreciate astronomically every year.
Of course the owners are the victims...
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"MLB has privately told owners that teams lost $1.8 billion last year, led by the New York Mets with about $350 million" per Bob Nightengale.
This HILARIOUS before the labor fight
Their franchises appreciate astronomically every year.
Of course the owners are the victims...
This HILARIOUS before the labor fight
Their franchises appreciate astronomically every year.
Of course the owners are the victims...
Christian Walker is on the trading block, according to Bob Nightengale
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Christian Walker is on the trading block, according to Bob Nightengale
Hi, Michael Schwab here. I write about the Astros now for fun but covered national and local politics from 2013-2019, with politico and USA Today.
The James Talarico hit piece still doesn’t sit well with me. For editors and reporters, there are stories too “juicy” to pass up. Or…
The James Talarico hit piece still doesn’t sit well with me. For editors and reporters, there are stories too “juicy” to pass up. Or…
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Hi, Michael Schwab here. I write about the Astros now for fun but covered national and local politics from 2013-2019, with politico and USA Today.
The James Talarico hit piece still doesn’t sit well with me. For editors and reporters, there are stories too “juicy” to pass up. Or…
The James Talarico hit piece still doesn’t sit well with me. For editors and reporters, there are stories too “juicy” to pass up. Or…
Excellent response
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Excellent response
Clearly Allred and his team are nervous about James Talarico after the recent poll came out. The establishment is scared.
No doubt in my mind the helped Axios with their latest “hit piece”
No doubt in my mind the helped Axios with their latest “hit piece”
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Clearly Allred and his team are nervous about James Talarico after the recent poll came out. The establishment is scared.
No doubt in my mind the helped Axios with their latest “hit piece”
No doubt in my mind the helped Axios with their latest “hit piece”
I could be wrong, but yesterday was good news for James Talarico's senate run
November 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I could be wrong, but yesterday was good news for James Talarico's senate run
Reposted by Michael Schwab
a 21st round senior sign who grinded his way to the big club and played a crucial role for a championship team will always have my respect. tough that his time here ended the way it did
Sources: Chas McCormick has been outrighted by the Houston Astros to make more room on the 40-man roster.
McCormick will forever have a spot in Houston fans hearts with his huge catch in the 2022 World Series, as well as the Chas Chomp.
McCormick will forever have a spot in Houston fans hearts with his huge catch in the 2022 World Series, as well as the Chas Chomp.
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
a 21st round senior sign who grinded his way to the big club and played a crucial role for a championship team will always have my respect. tough that his time here ended the way it did
Sources: Chas McCormick has been outrighted by the Houston Astros to make more room on the 40-man roster.
McCormick will forever have a spot in Houston fans hearts with his huge catch in the 2022 World Series, as well as the Chas Chomp.
McCormick will forever have a spot in Houston fans hearts with his huge catch in the 2022 World Series, as well as the Chas Chomp.
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sources: Chas McCormick has been outrighted by the Houston Astros to make more room on the 40-man roster.
McCormick will forever have a spot in Houston fans hearts with his huge catch in the 2022 World Series, as well as the Chas Chomp.
McCormick will forever have a spot in Houston fans hearts with his huge catch in the 2022 World Series, as well as the Chas Chomp.
Hunter Brown is a finalist for the Cy Young award. The Astros get an extra pick in the 2026 because of PPI!
November 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Hunter Brown is a finalist for the Cy Young award. The Astros get an extra pick in the 2026 because of PPI!
Former Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron is joining the Texas Rangers as their assistant hitting coach, per sources
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Former Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron is joining the Texas Rangers as their assistant hitting coach, per sources
Truly makes me so sad
Patrons have until the end of the year to get their fix.
Houston restaurant Paulie's announces shocking end after 27-year run
Patrons have until the end of the year to get their fix.
bit.ly
November 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Truly makes me so sad
Happy Halloween! Tex is Air Bud this year.
October 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Happy Halloween! Tex is Air Bud this year.
Tex has a friend and is ready for Halloween #IMissBaseball
October 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Tex has a friend and is ready for Halloween #IMissBaseball
Bye bye Mariners
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Bye bye Mariners
There was talk of pursuing Hinch but even if Detroit got bounced early it seems Jim just wanted to bring the group back.
I think we will see some field staff changes though.
I think we will see some field staff changes though.
October 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
There was talk of pursuing Hinch but even if Detroit got bounced early it seems Jim just wanted to bring the group back.
I think we will see some field staff changes though.
I think we will see some field staff changes though.
There you have it.
October 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
There you have it.
I think Jim is very interested in the Guardian-Tigers series.
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I think Jim is very interested in the Guardian-Tigers series.
Proof that the Peacemaker intro can fit anywhere.
The moment the Astros didn't make the postseason for the first time since 2016:
The moment the Astros didn't make the postseason for the first time since 2016:
September 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Proof that the Peacemaker intro can fit anywhere.
The moment the Astros didn't make the postseason for the first time since 2016:
The moment the Astros didn't make the postseason for the first time since 2016:
A.J. Hinch is in line to receive an extension from the Detroit Tigers, per @BNightengale.
Nightengale says Houston could be in touch with Hinch if the manager position comes available for the Astros.
Hinch has two homes in Houston. t.co/1ojt844go0
Nightengale says Houston could be in touch with Hinch if the manager position comes available for the Astros.
Hinch has two homes in Houston. t.co/1ojt844go0
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/09/28/mlb-awards-2025-aaron-judge-cal-raleigh-mvp-prediction-odds/86398917007/
t.co
September 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A.J. Hinch is in line to receive an extension from the Detroit Tigers, per @BNightengale.
Nightengale says Houston could be in touch with Hinch if the manager position comes available for the Astros.
Hinch has two homes in Houston. t.co/1ojt844go0
Nightengale says Houston could be in touch with Hinch if the manager position comes available for the Astros.
Hinch has two homes in Houston. t.co/1ojt844go0
Dana Brown has a team option for next year that hasn’t been picked up, per @BNightengale. “All departments, on the baseball and business side, are currently being evaluated.”
“Espada’s job security would seem more tenuous than Brown’s.” t.co/1ojt844go0
“Espada’s job security would seem more tenuous than Brown’s.” t.co/1ojt844go0
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/09/28/mlb-awards-2025-aaron-judge-cal-raleigh-mvp-prediction-odds/86398917007/
t.co
September 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Dana Brown has a team option for next year that hasn’t been picked up, per @BNightengale. “All departments, on the baseball and business side, are currently being evaluated.”
“Espada’s job security would seem more tenuous than Brown’s.” t.co/1ojt844go0
“Espada’s job security would seem more tenuous than Brown’s.” t.co/1ojt844go0
The last baseball game played at Daikin Park in 2025 will be by the Savannah Bananas.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
September 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The last baseball game played at Daikin Park in 2025 will be by the Savannah Bananas.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
What a crap year.
September 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
What a crap year.