Astros Crawfish Boil: September 19, 2024

Reservations for the 2024 MLB Playoffs dance card are now being accepted.

The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees bought their tickets to the dance with wins yesterday, with the former clinching the NL Central Division title and the latter securing at least a wild-card spot. The Cleveland Guardians are expected to be the next to secure the title, likely today.

Houston Astros News

Astros find a challenge worthy of October in San Diego

Astros plan contract negotiations with Alex Bregman (MLBTR)

As Alex Bregman starts his final home game for the Astros, Jose Altuve asks for a new signing (NY Times)

Astros insider: Manny Machado beat Framber Valdez’ pitch and decided a thrilling series (Houston Chronicle)

Framber Valdez throws a gem but suffers bad luck as Padres beat Astros (Houston Chronicle)

Astros offense falters, Padres win 4-0 against Houston (SportsMap Houston)

CLICK HERE TO SEE FOOTPICS OF JOSE ALTUVE (Chron) I know it’s Chron, but they deserve a little credit for the headline.

AL West News

A’s: ‘Heartbreaking’: Coliseum sellers reflect on end of an era for Oakland sports (The Oaklandside)

M’s: “Strange Situation” ends with J-Rod being intercepted in 3rd place, loss

LA: Angels News: Jack Kochanowicz’s resurrection leads Angels to thrilling win (Athlon Sports)

Arlington: Cody Bradford throws seven scoreless frames

MLB News

Place in the postseason secured, the Yankees want more: “The work is not finished yet”

Despite all expectations, the Brewers win in the NL Central and then beat the Phillies

Blue Jays Notes: Wagner, Bichette – Will Wagner’s season is over because of problems with his left knee. (MLBTR)

Skubal releases his Royal Blues as the Tigers take big series win

Pepiot delivers the fourth flawless inning in Rays history

Diamondbacks release Dylan Floro (MLBTR)

Ohtani sprints toward 50-50 history with 49th stolen base

Is it possible to take out 300 batters in one day? (FG)

Indecision for Victor Robles (FG)

Orioles appoint Craig Kimbrel to assignment (MLTBR)

Houston Astros Birthdays

RF George Springer (35) formerly played for Houston and appeared in 795 games between 2014 and 2020. Before joining the Toronto Blue Jays, he had a batting average of .270/.361/.491 with 174 home runs and 458 RBI.

C/RF Joe Ferguson (78) played 183 games for Houston between 1977 and 1978, hitting .243/.375/.420 with 23 hits and 83 RBI.

Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan (1943-2020) played for the Houston Colt .45s/Astros from 1963 to 1971, posting a .263/.375/.396 batting average in 891 games. He returned to the team in 1980 and struck out 112 of 461 in 141 more games.