To the surprise of very few objective observers, the Astros enter October as World Series favorites (ESPN)
They’ll get their chance to prove why that is in the ALDS, and here are the start times for the first two games (Houston Chronicle)
It won’t be easy for their opponents who will need to go through the Astros’ big three in the rotation to have a chance (Astros.com)
One of those pitchers, Zack Greinke, is proof that the Astros’ see right now as their time to win it all (Baseball America)
Speaking of pitchers, Octobers past may give us some insight into how AJ will manage them this year (The Athletic, $$$)
Gerrit Cole snagged AL Pitcher of the Month in September, his third time winning the award this season (Astros.
Astros Crawfish Boil: October 1st, 2019
