With both the All-Star break and the trade deadline approaching, the Astros have climbed back into the ranks of the AL West. Behind the Mariners, they are now five and a half games from five-hundred. With time being vital, who are possible prospects the Astros may go after before the window closes?

Kicking off their three game series on Friday, the Astros seem to have got the ball rolling as they shutout a very solid Orioles team over the weekend. Winning 14-11 Friday, 5-1 Saturday, and 8-1 yesterday Steve joins in evaluating the positive takeaways from the weekend and sustaining this run.

With most of the starting pitching staff on the IL or done for the season undergoing surgery, Astros have called up rookie Jake Bloss to the mound tonight. Tipping off their series against the Orioles the rookie from AA is set to make his debut with many wondering can he lead them to a victory?

With the continuous growth of the NFL over the years, we've arrived at the conversation of amplifying salary caps for all thirty-two pro teams across the league. Regarding newer contract extensions and bigger signing deals like Trevor Lawrence's, can we expect there to be two separate caps soon?

Now ten games back, still on the chase to five-hundred the Astros have arrived at another production plunge followed with a few major and minor injuries. With Verlander going back on the IL and still no update on Kyle Tucker, Astros GM Dana Brown sheds a bit insight on the major headlines displayed.