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Displaced Texan, adopted by the UK. MotoGP, BSB, WSBK, Astros, Cowboys (painfully) If I had an elephant and a giraffe I could charge admission. 🐶 , 🐈 "I never expected to live this long!" 8647 Gig ‘em 👍

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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Regarding Trump ... A worthy read. A desperate president is a dangerous president. Until the mid-terms are over I don't expect him to change his behavior however once the mid-terms are past I believe he will become even more erratic and dangerous. More... www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/o...
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Opinion | Trump Is Getting Desperate. It Shows. (Gift Article)
The Justice Department is trawling to find perpetrators on whom to pin conspiracies. Ordinary citizens are being ensnared.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
At the end of each season I like to post this short essay. I think it lends a little perspective to losing. As important, it also manages to mention that we are bound by a common love of the sport. #Astros More ... www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/o...
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Opinion | Baseball Is Designed to Break Your Heart (Gift Article)
Spring training means new hope for a glorious season. But for me, it’s the prospect of losing that keeps me hooked.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Yes, they didn't play well. I can't blame anyone from wondering what the manager was thinking when he decided to send King to the mound, and some other curious decisions. What we don't want to do is throw rocks at the players when they aren't the ones that constructed the roster. More .. #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“A great team can captivate a city. Hope can hold 20 of them hostage and make every one of them grateful for it.” #Astros www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...
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Peach's Mom ❌👑 @peacherina.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump stated (lied): “We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage.” Here the facts: Trump was lying. The alleged bombers were identified by a local farmer. Every time his mouth moves Trump is lying. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
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Farmer who called 999 saw 'large group of hooded and masked men' near RAF Fairford, she tells BBC
The farmer says someone "dropped the ball" by allowing five suspects to get near the base - but Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says she only has a "partial picture".
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Looks to be an icky day for baseball if you are on the NE coast. Windy and wet in DC, Philly, NY and Boston.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Does anyone know how much financial benefit there is for making a WC appearance? The best info I can find, they get a portion of the gate takings? Something tells me that it isn't enough to be an incentive for an established player but admittedly (and frequently), IDKS. ;-/ #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
For Verlander's last day on the mound before he retires he has drawn Laz Diaz behind the plate. Ex- #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I have been behind Espada all season however last night's pitching management lost the game. Sousa is and has been a liability. He needs to go. The #Astros are beat down and it's obvious that consistently beating teams that live at the bottom of the division is beyond their ability. More ...
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Well, another night's sleep is busted up by the prospect of the #Astros going effectively 2 up on the Arlington team. Bret Baty (Austin area native and t-sipper) hit a grand slam in the top of the 8th to put the Mets up 7-2. Rangers just lost 7-2.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Ex #Astros sports.yahoo.com/articles/jus...
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Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer were together on some memorable Detroit teams before moving on and winning championships elsewhere. Will they eventually enter the Hall of Fame as part of the same cl...
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ᑎᗩTᑌᖇᗩᒪ, ᒪIKE ᐯEᖇᑎOᑎ @naturallikevernon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Trump died and got buried at Mar-Lago. A man went to the airport and said, "I need a ticket to go piss on Trump's grave." The agent said, "Yes, sir. Here's a ticket to Los Angeles." The guy said, "Los Angeles?! But Trump's buried in Florida!" The agent said, "Yes, sir, but the back of the line..."
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MLB @mlbbot.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Gotta eat 😅 OTD in 2013, Prince Fielder helped himself to a nacho from a fan
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#Astros www.mlb.com/news/astros-...
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Pitching was primetime for 1986 NL West champions
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
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MLB @mlbbot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
From high school teacher to Major League pitcher 😲 Jim Morris never made it above A-ball as a Minor League pitcher from 1983 to 1989. Forced into retirement by multiple injuries, he went home to become a teacher. A decade later Morris was a teacher and baseball coach at Reagan County High School
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
☹️☹️☹️ #Astros
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Keith Law @keithlaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
excellent piece from my colleague @candacedbuckner.bsky.social on Arch Manning's disgraceful comments - and the reporters who laughed along with them. (gift link) www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
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Did Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and cackling reporters act this way? It can’t be real (Gift Article)
Hard to say which is worse: The phony clip depicting violence against Holly Rowe or the actual behavior of Manning, Sarkisian and the media.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A win is a win and while it was nice to see Peña and Alvarez contribute, the rest of the team is still looking lost when at the plate. Hader proving he's one of the best, if not the best, closer in the league. Brown looked good. Sousa needs to stay away from lefties. #Astros More .....
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ex- #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Trump Has Untethered Himself From Reality" It doesn't take any imagination to think of how damned scary the next 2 years could be. There isn't a day that goes by where I tell my loved ones that this guy is going to hurt us all before it's over. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/o...
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Opinion | Trump Has Untethered Himself From Reality (Gift Article)
The president’s distortions have an impact on much more than belief in his claims about what he was doing on Sept. 11.
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Legal Weed 4 SC 🌱 @legalweed4sc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🤣🤣🤣
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Tired doggies.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
FWIW (and very little I suppose), I think the #Astros need to win 4 of the 6 games of this last home stand and 3 of the last 6 away to make it through, or whatever will net the same results. Those guys in Arlington have been largely playing .500 ball. I don't see any reason that will change.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If all we need to make sure we have a grip on AI is a "smart" president .... .... we are totally f**ked. Like everything Trump does, his actions will be motivated by how much money his family makes from AI. The next 26 months are going to be a hard slog. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
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Trump Rejects Talk of A.I. Regulation and Calls Out Anthropic’s CEO (Gift Article)
The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#Astros www.mlb.com/news/astros-...
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Astros-Rays preview: AL MVP hopefuls face off with playoff implications on the line
Though not division rivals, the stakes are plenty high for both the Rays and Astros as the two first-place clubs prepare to meet for a weekend series at Tropicana Field. The Rays’ lead in the American...
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Regarding where the Rangers sit after last night.. “Functionally, it’s a four-game deficit since Houston controls the tiebreaker. In practical terms, the division may be beyond their reach.” Article picked-up courtesy of @launchanglehou.bsky.social #Astros www.dallasnews.com/sports/range...
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Rangers' latest nightmare in their house of horrors will sting as time runs out on season
A catastrophe at T-Mobile Park against the Mariners clinched an eighth consecutive road series loss for Texas.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#Astros
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Keith Law @keithlaw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
once again, this should be front-page news all over the world, the President of the USA just fabricated an entire story about himself
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I agree that the current rotation lends itself to the best of five part of the playoffs and with just a bit of good fortune, they'll get there. #Astros mlbnews.site/astros-start...
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Astros starting pitching performing well with postseason approaching
HOUSTON — These are not your 2019 Astros, who featured the top two finishers in the American League Cy Young Award voting in Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole and was joined in July by Zack Gr…
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Ex- #Astros www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/padr...
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Padres Release J.P. France, José Leclerc
The Padres released a pair of veteran righties who've spent their prior careers in the AL West. MLB Trade Rumors has the details.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
#Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I just read that Tony Kemp is now doing broadcasts work for the A’s and Vandy. One of my favourite ex- #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Ford just said the last time the D-Backs won a series in Houston the #Astros were still in the NL.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Reddick and Ford on the radio tonight. ⚾️⚾️⚾️ #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Every time I see Dubon come to the plate I think that Brown trading him was a far bigger gaffe than most folks think, especially in the context of his bat (far better than anyone in the #Astros OF) and his versatility. The team would have been far better with him than without. More ...
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#Astros play on TNT today @ 19:00. Nice to have a game at a civilized hour and on TV is a bonus. Alvarez has had Castillo's measure in previous meetings. He is due a good game.
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Just saw this. Great read that sheds light on bullpen strain, expanded roster choices and how few options there are. I love this team but refuse to get my hopes up. I'm feeling twitchy about their chances. I hope I'm wrong and get to miss more sleep in October. #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Is it just me or is #Astros management sitting on their hands yet again? The direct competition for the division and wild card spot have managed to bring in help to eat some innings. It seems like a theme that began during spring training and persists. "Let's see how little we can get by with."
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Way too quiet today. #Astrosqqa
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
What is going on with Cam Smith lately? .056 over his last 7 games. .073 across his last 15 games. Is he hurt? Would he benefit from being sent down for a bit to get his bat working again? Pretty dismal stuff. #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
So, the last 4 series … Lost the first 2 series @ home with embarrassing play against teams that are in the basement. Won the second two series against better teams and while away. Played well. Same players. Perhaps a different orientation in the clubhouse? #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Fair chance that rain is going to affect the game. Looks like they will get a few innings in. I hope they get 6 in so the boys can fly home and rest for tomorrow night. #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Looking past this season, Crane and his new GM will have the same problems to address next year as this year, a lack of reliable pitching and an outfield that can't hit the ball. Last night is stark proof that sitting on their hands and doing nothing only results in lost chances to win. #Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
#Astros
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Texpat UK @texpatuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
When someone repeatedly shows you who they are, believe them. eu.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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'Lake America'? Trump's Canada snub prompts backlash – from Americans
Lake Ontario sits along parts of New York, where locals and politicians reacted with a mix of ridicule and disbelief at the "Lake America" news.
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