Houston Astros

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 07: Tyler White #13 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Josh Reddick #22 after White hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the eighth inning at AT&T Park on August 7, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Will anyone challenge the Astros in the American League West?

Houston Astros: Is Kyle Tucker still the future everyday left fielder?

Houston Astros: Injuries are catching up with World Series champs

Houston Astros: Long-term replacement options for Lance McCullers

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 03: Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws a pitch during a MLB game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 3, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Justin Verlander cruises against Dodgers once again

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: The Houston Astros celebrate defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Astros/Dodgers rematch could be preview of another World Series

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Josh Reddick

Houston Astros remain World Series favorites to oddsmakers

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 08: Max Stassi #12 of the Houston Astros shakes hands with Hector Rondon #30 after the final out against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on July 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Hector Rondon pushed aside once again

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 04: Manager A.J. Hinch

Houston Astros willing to accept ramifications from Osuna trade

BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 10: Roberto Osuna #54 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 10, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Astros: Roberto Osuna acquired in swap with Jays

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 02: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts while walking back to the dugout in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during their game at Safeco Field on June 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Where are the usual Chris Archer rumors?

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 11: Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom #56 talks with Lance McCullers Jr. #43 snd Tim Federowicz #19 in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on July 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Is there a cause for concern after first sweep of the year?

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 20: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros bats in the fifth inning during the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on July 20, 2018 in Anaheim, California. The Astros defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Houston Astros are without Altuve/Correa for the first time ever

ST PETERSBURG, FL - JUNE 28: Hector Rondon #30 of the Houston Astros pitches during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 28, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Is Hector Rondon a trustworthy ninth-inning option?

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 21: Ryan Pressly #57 of the Minnesota Twins throws in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Houston Astros obtain Ryan Pressly in somewhat bizarre move

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros and the American League celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run in the tenth inning against the National League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Is George Springer breaking out of his slump?

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros meets with Brian McCann #16 on the pitcher's mound during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Which prospect will get the next promotion?

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Josh Reddick #22, George Springer #4 and Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros kneel in the outfield during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Josh Reddick Fulfills a Childhood Dream

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 27: Pitcher Robert Gsellman #65 of the New York Mets pitches in relief in an MLB baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 27, 2018 at Citi Field in the Queens borough of New York City. Pirates won 5-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Houston Astros could look into two Mets relievers for help

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 29: Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (38) takes over the mound in the top of the ninth inning during the baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros on April 29, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Joe Smith trying not to be team’s lone bust

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 14: Zach Britton #53 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 14, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Two realistic reliever trade options for the Houston Astros

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros hands the ball to manager manager AJ Hinch #14 as Max Stassi #12 looks on as he leaves the game in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park on June 19, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

How will the Houston Astros fare against the AL West in the second half?

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: The Houston Astros celebrate defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Powerful story from 2017 results in ESPY victory

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 16: Brian McCann #16 congratulates Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros after defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2-0 in a game at Angel Stadium on May 16, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Can the Houston Astros claim their second-straight World Series?

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros and the American League celebrates with George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros and the American League after hitting a solo home run in the tenth inning during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Houston Astros players post best All-Star performances in franchise history

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 07: Charlie Morton #50 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on July 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Charlie Morton’s All-Star appearance adds to great story

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 05: Chris Devenski #47 of the Houston Astros reacts on the mound as manager AJ Hinch #14 makes his way to the mound in the ninth inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 5, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 4-3. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Houston Astros bullpen and its year-long struggles against the Athletics

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 13: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park on July 13, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Dallas Keuchel rebounding well throughout July