Finishing their series against the Rangers yesterday, the Astros take the series victory along with the Silver Boot for the eighth time in franchise history. Back on top of the division, they take on the Red Sox tomorrow in Boston. Can the Astros sustain the division lead up to the postseason?

Yesterday evening Framber Valdez pitched through nine innings, almost making it a perfect game with only one out away from his second career no-hitter. The Astros pull out the victory 4-2 as Dana joins and speaks on Frambers performance along with few anticipated player injury updates.

Kicking off their series against the Rangers, the Astros fall in extra innings to a walk-off homer by Josh Smith. Scoring only four runs in the last seven games the Astros have lost their last two series not due to pitching, but the lack of production offensively. Are the Astros entering a slump?

Last week the Astros acquired Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson just before the deadline, looking to increase their bullpen depth. With Kikuchi's win Friday, the Astros lose the series to the Rays. Steve shares a few thoughts on the Astros production and coming out of an unpleasant weekend.

With an early tipoff to the preseason, the Texans and Bears kickoff the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. With starters sitting out, the NFL debuted a few new rule changes regarding tackling and special teams. With a tease from last nights game, are the new rules any help than they were before?