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Houston Texans place kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (15) watches his game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Texans give Titans, Amy Adams Strunk exactly what they deserve

Houston picked up a massive win while Tennessee received a dose of karma.

Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros talks to media before the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 01, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Dusty's legacy to Manziel's next chapter: 10 must-reads from 2023

These stories go beyond the box scores and final outcomes of games.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown looks on during batting practice prior to Game 2 of the ALDS against the Twins on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Untouchable?

In the Cheap Seats, Chron sports writers answer burning questions from readers.

Which top prospects are the Astros most hesitant to trade?

Chron sports writer Michael Shapiro:

The Houston Astros aren't exactly the most protective franchise regarding their top prospects, most recently trading promising outfielder Drew Gilbert and lefty bat Ryan Clifford in order to bring back staff ace Justin Verlander. But general manager Dana Brown recently tabbed one prospect who isn't leaving Houston's farm system anytime soon.

Brown heaped praise on outfield prospect Jacob Melton last week during an appearance on the ASTROLINE podcast, hosted by Astros television play-by-play announcer Todd Kalas. Brown pointed to the 23-year-old outfielder as Houston's premier position-player prospect, telling Kalas "this guy's got a chance to be a stud."