Houston tames the Tigers. An ace return but another starter is in peril. Do the Astros have a run in them that can offset their terrible April? Looking ahead to the Guardians series.

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Houston tastes bitter defeat at the hands of the lowly Angels. Why are there so many mental errors among Astros players? Another chance to right the ship (or dig the hole deeper) awaits in Kansas City.

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The Astros took 2 of 3 from the A's but Mike Burrows continues to be stung by the home run bug. Players returning from the IL present some challenges that Joe Espada will be tasked to address. There's never been a more critical stretch to stack wins than over these next 3 series.

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Houston came within a flukey inning from being swept by the Pirates. The pitching that started looking so good struggled mightily and the offense continued their struggles save for a 6-run breakout in the middle game. Can the Astros get well against some Division opponents or has management's decisions already buried this team's chances?

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The Astros get edged out by a tough Brewers team but the pitching performances continued to build encouragement. Dissecting a tough 1-run loss. Is this the time Houston can gain back ground in the standings? Previewing the matchup against the Pirates.

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Houston goes 7-3 on the road trip, capping it off by taking 3 of 4 in Arlington. Has Houston's revitalized pitching staff and Yordan's dominance positioned them right back into the thick of things? Why Joe Espada take heed of Yordan's feedback on rest. Previewing the Brewers series.

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Astros pull out the brooms in Chicago but all eyes are on Yordan's ailing back. Given the players set to return and schedule of weak teams, is Houston primed to make a move up the standings?

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