Houston will play a literal must-win game two versus the Detroit Tigers tonight.
Houston Astros News
Skubal silences Astros, then ‘pen hangs on for thrilling Game 1 win
Astros face elimination after dropping Game 1 by ‘inches’
Last piece of Verlander trade helps Tigers pounce on Astros early
ChipalattAwards for September 2024 (Chipalatta)
Detroit native Hunter Brown dreamed of pitching for Tigers, now must tame them for Astros (The Athletic)
Joe Espada reveals Astros’ Game 2 starter (ClutchPoints)
Houston Astros come up short in Game 1 loss to Detroit Tigers. ‘Tomorrow, come back and get a win’ (Houston Chronicle)
AL West News
A’s: Legendary rock band’s songs yanked from radio after calling city a ‘s—hole’ (NJ.COM)
M’s: Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is finalist for Hall of Fame award (Seattle Sports)
Halos: LA Times columnist floats overly optimistic scenario that could save the Angels (Halo Hangout)
MallBlarts: Bruce Bochy is motivated to lead the Texas Rangers back to the playoffs (Sports AL Dente)
MLB News
With ballpark rocking, Padres get the jump on Braves
Iglesias’ dash sparks aggressive Mets to Game 1 win over Crew
4 teams eye sweeps today, 4 must win or go home
Ragans channels adrenaline into Royals’ Game 1 shutout
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2025 (MLBTR)
Here’s Who’s (Maybe) Going to Win the 2024 World Series (FG)
Former Brewer Winker ‘fired up,’ exchanges words with Adames
This Is Why You Get an Ace: Royals Win Series-Opening Pitchers’ Duel (FG)
In King, Padres had an ace up their sleeve
Houston Astros Birthdays
LMJ (31) is 49-32 with a 3.48 ERA over parts of seven seasons (covering 10 years), with 800 K’s in 718 2⁄3 innings.
SS Oswaldo Navarro (40) was one-for-20 in 14 appearances for the 2010 Astros.
IF Ernie Riles (64) was 16-for-61 in 39 games for the 1992 Houston team.
RHP Oliver Ortega (28) has been with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys for a season now, all spent on the injured list.