It's Friday everybody and you know what that means. Yep, it means Flick does your Hot Links, so prepare your bones for about 10-12 Astros related articles, a couple offbeat stories, and a few things that happened on this day in baseball!
The Astros did not play last night but depending on what Oakl-- wait. What.
Well, its back to a 3.5 game lead for Houston as we await the Angels. A miniature preview provided by Yahoo can be found here.
There are 10 games left in the season and the Astros need to go at least 5-5 to join the elusive 100-win club. Reminder: it's the Angels, Blue Jays, and Orioles left.
2018 just might be the best year of Astros baseball yet.
Reid Ryan makes it official: A.J. Reed will be playing in Round Rock.
No spoilers but they made a great choice for Best Astros Rookie.
It's time to play the cryptic game that is which pitchers will be playing for the Astros in October. It's quite the problem to have.
Josh James and Kyle Tucker were named Astros Minor League Pitcher and MVP respectively.
Dallas Keuchel isn't thinking about free agency right now, which I didn't think he would be.
Phillies targeting Charlie Morton in free agency this offseason?
Here's your feel-good story of the day.
You're the GM - Astros Edition!
Mike Fast has left the Astros, per McTaggart.
Alex Cora's first test as manager starts now.
Orbit, once again, was causing only the best mischief on Wednesday night.
Here's an article that is a crazy stats-lovers dream. It's about Ryan Pressly.
Bill Brown sits down with The Athletic to talk life after broadcasting. ($)
Amazon is making smart-microwaves and I absolutely do not understand the appeal for this. Don't worry, your smart fridge, blender, toaster, grill, and coffee pot, will be on the way soon.
Delaware has brand new "DMV Selfie Zones." I mean honestly what else can I say about this that will make this situation any better?
On This Day in Baseball History
In 1956, the Yankees left an MLB record 20 men on base in a 13-7 loss to the Red Sox.
In 1964, the Phillies lost to the Reds 1-0 after Chico Ruiz stole home. This was the game that started the Philly Phold.
In 1966, the Cubs beat the Reds 9-3. 530 fans attended the game at Wrigley Field, the smallest crowd in field history.
In 1988, the Astros beat the Braves 1-0 after Bob Knepper threw a complete game one hitter against Pete Smith, who also threw a complete game.
In 2001, the Mets return to Shea Stadium for the first time since 9/11.
In 2008, Mariano Rivera closed Yankee Stadium.
In 2009, Cecil Cooper was fired as manager of the Houston Astros. He was replaced by Third-base coach Dave Clark.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
