This story is something I don’t think anyone could make up. The Houston Astros had just won the American League pennant Saturday night. And during the chaotic scene in the clubhouse, Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman did something jaw-dropping. It was written up by Sports Illustrated reporter Stephanie Apstein:
More than an hour after José Altuve won the Astros the pennant, the party in the Houston clubhouse still raged. Rightfielder Josh Reddick was crushing vodka Red Bulls. Starter Gerrit Cole smoked a cigar. Shortstop Carlos Correa gazed lovingly at the American League championship trophy.