Charlie Pallilo: Astros on pace to win 104 games and set new franchise record
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16 July 2018
The All-Star break has arrived and the Astros are definitely playing up to expectations. They lead their division by fiveĀ games over the Mariners, and are only 4 1/2 games behind the Red Sox who have the best record in baseball. Justin Verlander hasn't pitched all that well over his last handful of starts, but a few days off for the "Mid-summer Classic" should help him get rested and ready for the second half of the season. Houston is on pace to win 104 games this season, which is better than last year's team which won 101 games in the regular season before winning the World Series.
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both agreed to contract extensions with the Houston Rockets, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.
Green, agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension. Sengun, agreed to five-year, $185 million extension.
Did GM Rafael Stone negotiate good deals from a team perspective?
Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank react to the news, and examine if the Rockets made the right call in locking up their young talent.