In an ESPN article from MLB Insider Jeff Passan, he named one player each team in the playoff race should add before the trade deadline. For the Houston Astros, Passan believes the Astros should trade for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Land Talented, Texas-Based SEC Power Hitter in Latest MLB Mock Draft. Although the Houston Astros did not select right fielder Cam Smith in the MLB draft, that trade for him from the Chicago Cubs has significantly improved their lineup.

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

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The Houston Astros are coming off an impressive road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers this past weekend, becoming just the second team this year to win every

Despite losing All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to a rib injury this week, and missing slugger Yordan Alvarez for almost all of the first half, the Astros continued their stunning roll toward the break, dealing the Los Angeles Dodgers their worst loss ever at Chavez Ravine as if it were the late 2010s all over again.

It’s rare to see a team go as ice-cold at the plate as the Cleveland Guardians have over their past 10 games. Cleveland has scored only 1.5 runs per game during that span and has been shut out five times during this losing streak.

Here is a dream scenario approach to the deadline where Houston can address their needs without moving their top prospect, Brice Matthews, who could end up being a contributor himself down the stretch: Houston must add a left-handed bat at the deadline. While there are a couple of intriguing options, O'Hearn might be the best fit.

Through roster turnover, injuries and onboarding newcomers, Houston's manager has his team ready for a third title run.