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Astros News
- Info for Game 1 of the ALDS has been released, as has the schedule for the first three games of the series (Astros.com)
- It sure looks like the Astros’ offense is the best in the 2021 playoffs (MLB.com)
- Here are the questions swirling around Houston’s postseason roster decisions (Astros.com)
- And there are still more questions that need answers before the Astros can roll out a postseason rotation (Houston Chronicle)
- Kyle Tucker has snagged himself Player of the Month honors for September (Astros.com)
- Dusty is hoping to finally take a team all the way to a championship, but perseverance will be his legacy no matter how 2021 shakes out (The Athletic, $$$)
Around the League
- Here’s a primer for tonight’s AL Wild Card game as the Yankees and Red Sox square off for October glory (MLB.com)
- The White Sox are hoping that Rodon will be available to pitch in the postseason after injuries slowed him in the second half (ESPN)
- MLB writers took a stab at predicting the 2021 postseason, but I don’t have a lot of faith in them with only one having the Astros going to the World Series (MLB.com)
- The numbers are in and it looks like MLB was able to get 45.3 million butts in seats this season, down from 68.5 in 2019 (ESPN)
- The Cardinals have extended Adam Wainwright after yet another age-defining season (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Meanwhile, the Mariners are going to need to come to a decision as Kyle Seager’s extension sits on the table (MLB Trade Rumors)