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Astros News
Magic Number: 6
- The Astros took another big step towards the AL West crown after thumping the Angels 10-0 last night, and Framber Valdez looked like he’s in postseason shape (Astros.com)
- It dropped the magic number to 6, but Dusty is letting reporters worry about the math that while the Astros just focus on winning baseball (Twitter - Mark Berman)
- Ryne Stanek is away from the team on paternity leave as he awaits the birth of his child (Astros.com)
- Will Zack Greinke be a liability when it comes to October? (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- You may have noticed a new face on the mound last night as Seth Martinez made his MLB debut after getting called up that same day (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Catching prospect Korey Lee will get some more playing time after getting bumped up to AAA and then heading to Arizona Fall League (The Athletic, $$$)
Around the League
- The final 14 days of the 2021 season are upon us and here’s what’s looks to be the most exciting as we head down the stretch (ESPN)
- The Cardinals are making it a dogfight for the NL Wild Card after winning 9 straight, including Jon Lester’s 200th Win (MLB.com)
- The Yankees are also keeping pace in the AL, now sitting just a half game behind Toronto for the 2nd Wild Card (MLB.com)
- Salvador Perez mashed his 46th tater and is now in sole possession of the single season record for homers by a catcher (ESPN)
- MLB has announced that players will need to be vaccinated if they wish to play in the Arizona Fall League this season (MLB Trade Rumors)