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Brian McTaggart

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⚾️23rd season as Astros beat reporter (since 2004, '09 for https://t.co/OvZbskZBxh) @UHouston grad🐾 @CelticFC fan. I grew up in Pasadena, Texas.

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This would have been a home run in 27 parks, but is a single at Oracle Park. Alvarez's HR drought continues.

This would have been a home run in 27 parks, but is a single at Oracle Park. Alvarez's HR drought continues.

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Carlos Correa making tremendous plays at SS behind Lance McCullers Jr. like it's 2017

Carlos Correa making tremendous plays at SS behind Lance McCullers Jr. like it's 2017

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Yordan Alvarez does it again, hitting a 2-run homer to give the Astros the lead. That's his 34th.

Yordan Alvarez does it again, hitting a 2-run homer to give the Astros the lead. That's his 34th.

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Jeremy Peña goes 118 feet to make this great catch and save a run

Jeremy Peña goes 118 feet to make this great catch and save a run

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Yordan Alvarez with a single that was 118.5 mph off the bat -- the second hardest-hit ball in baseball this year (Oneil Cruz had a 119.0 double on April 16).

Yordan Alvarez with a single that was 118.5 mph off the bat -- the second hardest-hit ball in baseball this year (Oneil Cruz had a 119.0 double on April 16).

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Great baserunning by Gunnar Henderson, scoring from second on this roller to second base.

Great baserunning by Gunnar Henderson, scoring from second on this roller to second base.

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Jake Meyers with a nice diving catch to rob Torkelson of a hit

Jake Meyers with a nice diving catch to rob Torkelson of a hit

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Yordan Alvarez wallops a 2-run, walk-off homer to lead the Astros to a stunning 10-8 come-from-behind win over the Rays and sent Daikin Park into a frenzy. He went 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBIs. Alvarez has his MVP moment.

Yordan Alvarez wallops a 2-run, walk-off homer to lead the Astros to a stunning 10-8 come-from-behind win over the Rays and sent Daikin Park into a frenzy. He went 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBIs. Alvarez has his MVP moment.

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Astros score 5 times in the 10th to win, 10-7. Christian Walker walks it off

Astros score 5 times in the 10th to win, 10-7. Christian Walker walks it off

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Cam Smith with a 97.1 mph throw from right field to get Rodriguez at the plate.

Cam Smith with a 97.1 mph throw from right field to get Rodriguez at the plate.

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Carlos Correa running cones

Carlos Correa running cones

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A 417-foot fly out by Christian Walker that would have been a home run in 25 parks

A 417-foot fly out by Christian Walker that would have been a home run in 25 parks

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Alvarez's 33rd homer goes 419 feet (108.3 mph off the bat). 27th career multihomer game, fifth this year.

Alvarez's 33rd homer goes 419 feet (108.3 mph off the bat). 27th career multihomer game, fifth this year.

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Amazing catch by Dubón, who ran 130 feet to catch this Urias fly ball before a nasty crash into the wall. Dubón was down for a few minutes before walking off under his own power. Many of his teammates and manager Joe Espada went to check him out.

Amazing catch by Dubón, who ran 130 feet to catch this Urias fly ball before a nasty crash into the wall. Dubón was down for a few minutes before walking off under his own power. Many of his teammates and manager Joe Espada went to check him out.

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At 117.8 mph, this is the second-hardest hit ball of Alvarez's career. He hit one 117.9 mph in his rookie season of 2019.

At 117.8 mph, this is the second-hardest hit ball of Alvarez's career. He hit one 117.9 mph in his rookie season of 2019.

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July 4 rockets at Daikin Park, courtesy of Yordan Alvarez. That's No. 28.

July 4 rockets at Daikin Park, courtesy of Yordan Alvarez. That's No. 28.

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Hunter Brown says "Wow" at this slick double play turn to end the 5th

Hunter Brown says "Wow" at this slick double play turn to end the 5th

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Want to see Alvarez hit a 418-foot double? Yeah, you do

Want to see Alvarez hit a 418-foot double? Yeah, you do

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Jeremy Peña calls game. The Silver Boot stays in Houston.

Jeremy Peña calls game. The Silver Boot stays in Houston.

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Tatsuya Imai vs. Jose Altuve

Tatsuya Imai vs. Jose Altuve

Brian McTaggart

1,008,446 views • 8 months ago

Carlos Correa's first homer with the Astros since 2021 traveled 411 feet with a 109.5 mph exit velocity

Carlos Correa's first homer with the Astros since 2021 traveled 411 feet with a 109.5 mph exit velocity

Brian McTaggart

1,660,913 views • 1 year ago

This would have been a home run in 27 parks, but is a single at Oracle Park. Alvarez's HR drought continues.

This would have been a home run in 27 parks, but is a single at Oracle Park. Alvarez's HR drought continues.

Brian McTaggart

200,153 views • 2 months ago

Astros celebrate a championship

Astros celebrate a championship

Brian McTaggart

57,863 views • 21 days ago

Carlos Correa's relay throw to the plate for an out was 91.8 mph

Carlos Correa's relay throw to the plate for an out was 91.8 mph

Brian McTaggart

312,837 views • 6 months ago

Brendan Rodgers was surprised to be non-tendered by the Rockies, but when he saw Jose Altuve was moving to left field, he called his agent, Scott Boras, to see if he could get in the 2B mix in Houston. He drove down from his Florida home this morning.

Brendan Rodgers was surprised to be non-tendered by the Rockies, but when he saw Jose Altuve was moving to left field, he called his agent, Scott Boras, to see if he could get in the 2B mix in Houston. He drove down from his Florida home this morning.

Brian McTaggart

791,791 views • 1 year ago

Carlos Correa said he will need a 6-to-8-month recovery following upcoming tendon surgery on his left ankle.

Carlos Correa said he will need a 6-to-8-month recovery following upcoming tendon surgery on his left ankle.

Brian McTaggart

217,893 views • 5 months ago

For all the criticism the Altuve gets as a baserunner, he won the game with this. The Astros beat the Angels, 5-4, in 10 innings.

For all the criticism the Altuve gets as a baserunner, he won the game with this. The Astros beat the Angels, 5-4, in 10 innings.

Brian McTaggart

135,148 views • 4 months ago

Correa: “I’m not a GM, but I know that only four infielders can play at a time.”

Correa: “I’m not a GM, but I know that only four infielders can play at a time.”

Brian McTaggart

237,165 views • 8 months ago

Taylor Trammell said he had a chip on shoulder against his former team.

Taylor Trammell said he had a chip on shoulder against his former team.

Brian McTaggart

407,694 views • 1 year ago

Lucas Spence said his phone was blowing up after the game. He said he didn’t know so many people were still awake at this hour.

Lucas Spence said his phone was blowing up after the game. He said he didn’t know so many people were still awake at this hour.

Brian McTaggart

26,180 views • 24 days ago

An emotional Joey Loperfido said saying goodbye to Houston and his teammates and coaches is difficult

An emotional Joey Loperfido said saying goodbye to Houston and his teammates and coaches is difficult

Brian McTaggart

586,133 views • 2 years ago

Brent Strom: "It's exciting to come back. I just want people to realize this is not a nostalgia tour for me at all. I'm here to help Josh (Miller) and Ethan (Katz) as much as I can, just a different set of eyes and ears. ... I've had enough time in the spotlight to last a lifetime."

Brent Strom: "It's exciting to come back. I just want people to realize this is not a nostalgia tour for me at all. I'm here to help Josh (Miller) and Ethan (Katz) as much as I can, just a different set of eyes and ears. ... I've had enough time in the spotlight to last a lifetime."

Brian McTaggart

48,420 views • 1 month ago

Yordan Alvarez's 19th homer goes 428 feet to straightaway center. He's more than halfway to his career high of 37, and it's May.

Yordan Alvarez's 19th homer goes 428 feet to straightaway center. He's more than halfway to his career high of 37, and it's May.

Brian McTaggart

119,573 views • 4 months ago

Jose Altuve scored from first base on a bloop single.

Jose Altuve scored from first base on a bloop single.

Brian McTaggart

65,313 views • 2 months ago

Imai throws in the bullpen

Imai throws in the bullpen

Brian McTaggart

168,193 views • 8 months ago

Cavan Biggio on joining the Astros: "The colors are a little different, but the meaning is still the same. It's definitely a little bit more special wearing it as a player than, say, a bat boy."

Cavan Biggio on joining the Astros: "The colors are a little different, but the meaning is still the same. It's definitely a little bit more special wearing it as a player than, say, a bat boy."

Brian McTaggart

161,980 views • 8 months ago

Yordan Alvarez is ready to make the nearly full-time transition to DH, he wants to not move around the batting order and gives his thoughts on Altuve in left field.

Yordan Alvarez is ready to make the nearly full-time transition to DH, he wants to not move around the batting order and gives his thoughts on Altuve in left field.

Brian McTaggart

344,481 views • 1 year ago

Here's a clutch hit

Here's a clutch hit

Brian McTaggart

22,020 views • 26 days ago