Houston could clinch a playoff spot before the next Boil.
The magic number is five.
With any combination of five Houston Astros wins and Seattle Mariners losses, we’ll see our favorite team clinch a playoff berth over the next week and a half. FanGraphs has Houston pegged at a 99.3 percent chance to reach the postseason.
Houston Astros News
Kikuchi doing it all for Astros: ‘The energy, you feel it’
Astros 2024: If they make it, then what? (Chipalatta)
Angels can’t capitalize on strong start from José Suarez in loss to Astros (LA Times)
I Insist That You Gaze Upon My Toe Forthwith (FG) if you haven’t spent the time yet, you should probably read this. (FG)
These might be Alex Bregman’s last home games in a Houston Astros’ uniform (MSN)
Astros remain undefeated with detail-oriented Yusei Kikuchi on the mound (Houston Chronicle)
AL West News
A’s: History doesn’t lie: Oakland Athletics fans were always way more fun (SF Chronicle)
Mariners: The Robles Traveled (FG)
Angels: Suarez seeing results thanks to confidence, ‘intent’
Rangers: Kumar Rocker wasn’t as sharp in Texas Rangers home debut, but leaned on ‘mature approach’ (Leader Telegram)
MLB News
The Orioles Ran Out of Time To Fix Craig Kimbrel (FG)
Best game ever? Ohtani pulls it off while reaching 50-50
Guards gush about ‘leader of men’ Vogt after thrilling walk-off clincher
Mets blast 4 HRs, plate 10 for franchise record 3rd straight game
How the Tigers got creative to get back in the race
Twins’ advantage gone, now tied with Tigers for final Wild Card spot
Kyle Hendricks Planning To Pitch In 2025 (MLBTR)
Braves To Activate Ozzie Albies (MLBTR)
Restless Donovan finding success ‘being uncomfortable’
Adames takes first off-day of ‘24 as Crew aims to walk a tightrope
Stroman’s work with youth earns him 3rd Clemente Award nomination
Rizzo: Nationals Looking For Middle-Of-The-Order Bats (MLBTR)
Houston Astros Birthdays
Friday
RHP Ken Giles (34) struck out 216 in 159 innings for Houston between 2016 and 2018, with a 1.189 WHIP and an ERA+ of 114.
IF Angel Sánchez (41) hit .258 (with a .056 ISO) over 175 games for the Astros in 2010 and 2011.
Saturday
Yainer Díaz (26) has 39 career home runs in 251 games for Houston starting in 2022.
RHP Billy Sadler (43) pitched 1 1⁄3 innings for Houston in 2009.
RHP Manuel Barrios (50) pitched three frames for the 1997 Houston Astros.
C Troy Afenir (61) was six-for-20 in 10 games for the 1987 Astros.
OF Art Gardner (71) went 10-for-65 in 66 games for Houston.
RHP Aurelio López (1948-1992) pitched 116 games for Houston in 1986 and 1987. He hada. 1.207 WHIP and a 98 ERA+.
C Nerio Rodriguez (25) is currently rostered with the Asheville Tourists at the High-A level, but hasn’t appeared in an affiliated ballgame since April, 2023.
Sunday
SS Jeremy Peña (27) has 12.7 bWAR in his first three seasons with the Astros. He’s slashed .262/.307/.401 with 47 jacks and 41 stolen bases in 436 games.
SS Carlos Correa (30, yeah only 30) appeared in 752 games for Houston between 2015 and 2021. He slashed .277/.356/.481 with 133 home runs and 489 RBI.
RF Charlton Jimerson (45) was two-for-six with a solo jack in 18 appearances for the Astros between 2005 and 2006.
LF Jeffrey Leonard (69, nice) played in 237 games for Houston between 1978 and 1981, hitting .265.
RHP Larry Dierker (78) joined the Houston Colt .45s at the age of 17, and between 1964 and 1976, He’s the franchise all-time leader with 320 games started and a 137-117 record. he has a 3.28 ERA, a 103 ERA+, and a 1.214 WHIP.