Houston Astros bullpen solution could be a nod to a time-tested strategy
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16 July 2022
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This week, we conduct a deep dive into the Houston Astros bullpen and discuss how necessary it will be for the team to add a left-handed pitcher to the mix of relievers on the staff.
Plus, we discuss the top 3 options available on MLB Trade Rumors 2022 Top 50 Trade Candidates. We highlight Tigers reliever Andrew Chafin and two other pitchers the Astros could acquire without breaking the bank.
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Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series opener on Tuesday.
The Tigers, swept in the American League Division Series in their last trip to the playoffs in 2014, got their first postseason win since Game 4 the 2013 AL Championship Series against .
Down 3-0 entering the ninth, Houston scored on Yanier Diaz's RBI single and had the bases loaded when Jason Heyward hit a game-ending lineout against Beau Brieske.
Game 2 of the best-of-three series is Wednesday in Houston.
Be sure to watch the video above as the crew from Stone Cold 'Stros react live to the Astros' loss on YouTube, and discuss how the club can even the series in Game 2 on Wednesday.