Jul. 28, Astros vs Nationals
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After blocking a trade to the Astros last offseason, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado could have another chance to join the AL West leaders.
Houston ace Framber Valdez expresses frustration over defensive positioning during the Astros' loss to the Washington Nationals.
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SB Nation on MSNWashington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Thread
The Nationals had their first winning week in about two months. Now they are looking to win their third straight series in Houston. It is a different looking Astros team to the one we are used to due to injury but they are still a force in the AL West.
The Houston Astros have suffered from health woes all year, and the problem only continued with an announcement made on Friday.
It is no secret what the Houston Astros are looking to acquire ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year. General manager Dana Brown has not been shy about sayi
Part of why Houston struggled against the Athletics is health, as shortstop Jeremy Peña (rib) and third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) are both on the 10-day IL. Peña leads the team with a .322 batting average, which also ranks third in baseball. Meanwhile, Paredes tops the squad with 19 homers.