The 1-5 Astros close out a three-game set against Toronto
The bullpen has blown every lead that they’ve had a chance to protect. That won’t continue. The Astros ran themselves out of several potential runs on Tuesday. That probably will continue.
But there’s still 156 games left. I think that maybe any talk of “The Dynasty is Over” may be a bit premature. Starting pitching looks good, the offense has produced, and Yainer Diaz remains a huge upgrade to an otherwise intact lineup. Remember, seven of the nine starters have been with the team since the 2022 title. That’s the kind of championship DNA you can’t buy.
Houston Astros News
Mistakes on mound, basepaths prove costly for Astros
Hader fails to secure his first save chance with the Houston Astros in a 2-1 defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays (Sports Al Dente)
Might need to pack the season in — Sportskeeda with their usual flair for understatement.
Josh Hader’s struggles strangest part of Astros’ early slump (Beaumont Enterprise)
One game does not solve all problems, but … (Chipalatta)
AL West News
Oakland: A’s, Oakland remain ‘far apart’ on Coliseum lease extension (NBC)
Los Angeles: Trout homers twice, Angels rally to beat winless Marlins 7-4 (Keys News)
Seattle: The Seattle Mariners have agreed to a minor league contract with Dallas Keuchel (Sports Al Dente)
Arlington: Josh Jung Injury Update: How Long Will the Rangers 3B Be Out, Who Will Replace Him? (Sports World News)
MLB News
What slump? Harper caps 3-homer night with a grand slam
George Springer reaches 10 years of MLB service time
Prodigious blasts from Belli, Suzuki lead Cubs’ rout
Holliday calls his shot, wallops 2nd leadoff homer in 4 games at Triple-A
Bieber continues scoreless start to season in Seattle
‘All about Zac Gallen tonight’: Ace hands hot Yanks 1st loss
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Humberto Castellanos (26)
RHP Roger Jorge (23)