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Astros News
- Game 3 is at 7 CT tonight and here’s a primer (MLB.com)
- And if it’s anything like the ALDS, Fenway is going to be LOUD (MLB.com)
- It’ll be Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound for Boston tonight, who could potentially be a soft target in the Red Sox’s rotation (Houston Chronicle)
- But at the same time the Astros’ rotation isn’t exactly holding the line, so what’s the plan going forward? (The Athletic, $$$)
- There are a few options now that it looks questionable that Garcia will make another start in the series (CBS Sports)
- Speaking of Garcia, it’s been confirmed he will remain on the roster in spite of the knee injury (ESPN)
- Does Zack Greinke make an appearance as a starter in this series? (Astros.com)
- It’s not 2018 anymore, but still fun to look back at comparisons to this year’s ALCS (FOX Sports)
- The Astros surprising depth at CF has been on full display this series (MLB.com)
- For Dusty Baker, this ALCS means so much more then just a shot at the World Series (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Watch parties are going on at MMP this week, and you can get in for $1 if you’re looking to do some remote in-person cheering (KHOU 11)
Around the League
- The Braves have grabbed on to the NLCS with both hands, going up 2-0 in the series after walking off the first two games at home (MLB.com)
- Which made the Braves just the fourth team ever to walk off the first two games of a postseason series (MLB.com)
- The consequences of Scherzer’s bullpen appearance in Game 5 of the NLDS were an early exit last night and an arm that felt dead (MLB.com)
- MLB has announced that it will require all teams to provide housing for their Minor League players (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Details are slowly emerging about Mike Schildt’s firing (MLB Trade Rumors)
- But it looks like Schildt will have a chance to land on his feet as the Padres are already kicking the tires on him as manager (MLB Trade Rumors)