There’s anarchy at play in the NLDS, where two wildcards are on the cusp of advancing.
Welcome to the midweek Boil.
Day Five of, like, 400, no Astros baseball.
Houston Astros News
Astros’ Mauricio Dubón to undergo surgery on torn thumb ligament: (NY Times)
Astros ‘got away’ from their offensive identity. How do they get it back? (NY Times)
Our experts rank 2024 Arizona Fall League rosters
Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Among Top Rookies in 2024 (SI)
NY’s Aaron Judge now batting as poorly as Astros’ former worst hitter (Chron)
Attempts to connect Blake Snell to Astros are completely devoid from reality (CTH)
Astros $36 million veteran predicted to leave after short stint (MSN)
AL West News
Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland/Sacramento/Las Vegas/????: Lawrence Butler Reveals Odd Location for A’s Clubhouse at New Home Ballpark in 2025 (SI)
MallCops: Offseason Outlook (MLBTR)
Halos: Offseason Outlook (MLBTR)
Seattle: Emerson doubles up on history in his Fall League debut
MLB News
Manny’s side step, Tatis’ strut put Padres 1 stride from NLCS
Anatomy of a Home Run: Kerry Carpenter vs. Emmanuel Clase (FG)
With backs against wall in NLDS, Phillies believe in ‘resilient’ squad
‘This team really wants to win’: Dodgers itching to come back from brink
Luis Tiant Passes Away (MLBTR)
Maikel Garcia Has Earned the Favor of the BABIP Gods (FG)
Betts thought he was robbed by Profar AGAIN! But this time …
Mark Melancon Joins San Diego State Coaching Staff (MLBTR)
Royals, Yanks take ALDS to a much better park for hitters
4 games! Here are all the ALDS, NLDS storylines to follow today
Polar Bear wins latest ‘cat and mouse’ game vs. longtime nemesis
With heavy heart, masterful Manaea lifts Mets in Game 3
Houston Astros Birthdays
LHP Mark McLemore (44)
IF Álex Taveras (69, nice)
1B/CF Joe Pepitone (1940-2023)
OF Esmil Valencia (19)