Welcome to the morning after.
As luck would have it, Houston’s rotation is — by far — the best in the major leagues.
So maybe they can handle a little offensive dip (and a large baserunning dip). Houston’s +7 runs differential is suggested by Pythagorian modeling to be worth a 4-3 record. The runs allocation committee needs an emergency meeting. Here’s some lobster links:
Houston Astros News
So long, slump! Yordan homers twice on four-hit night
Like hell the Rangers are more ‘watchable’ than the Astros (Chron)
Yordan Alvarez Finally Heats Up in Astros’ 8-0 Victory Over Blue Jays (Athlon)
Blue Jays broadcast was completely confused as Astros shot themselves in the foot (CTH)
Astros insider: What we learned from season-opening homestand (Houston Chronicle)
Yordan Alvarez comes alive as Astros salvage finale of disappointing homestand (The Athletic)
AL West News
A’s: Athletics appear close to making Sacramento interim home (ESPN)
M’s: Commentary: Mariners’ defensive miscues stand out in opening week full of conspicuous concerns (Spokesman-Review)
Halos: Anthony Rendon is hitless with questionable motivation. Should Angels fans cheer him? (LA Times)
Arlington: Eovaldi strikes out 8 in 7 shutout innings, Seager homers and Rangers beat Rays 4-1 (NBC)
MLB News
Ohtani clubs 1st Dodgers HR: ‘Honestly, very relieved’
Back in session: Judge blasts 1st HR of 2024 in wild win
Down to last out, O’s turn 5-hour delay into walk-off win
Bases loaded, 2 outs in the 11th and here comes … the pitcher?!
The 1st Hitter Power Rankings of 2024
Higashioka achieves rare feat to help Padres edge Cardinals
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP J.P. France (29)
CF Cameron Maybin (37)
RHP Casey Daigle (43)
CF Gary Geiger (1937-1966)
RHP Luis Aguilar (20)
RHP Conner Greene (29)