Welcome to your Wednesday Boil.
I know it’s been kind of a trying stretch here, but it’s also important to notice the other two top AL West teams are also 4-6 in their last 10. Honestly, with 31 games to go, Houston will likely get in if they win at least 13 or so.
Houston Astros News
‘One pitch away’: Verlander regrets approach on pivotal offering
Astros’ Justin Verlander regrets mistake in loss to Phillies (ClutchPoints)
Houston Astros Closing in on Deal for Recently Released Los Angeles Dodgers OF (SI)
D-Backs-Astros Schedule Update (ESPN)
Houston Astros Slugger Takes Latest Sprint Toward Injury Rehab Assignment (SI)
Former prospect’s hot streak will cause Astros fans to double down on trade outrage (CTH — I think this is a bit of an overreaction, he’s predicting the thoughts of the fanbase — an OP-ED about supposed opinions)
AL West News
Athletics: Las Vegas Sets Date to Blow Up Tropicana Hotel So the Oakland A’s Can Build Their Ballpark There (SFist)
Seattle: Dan Wilson on the pitcher’s duel in Seattle
Arlington: White Sox take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers (Could the Rangers be about to go on a hot streak?