Let's discuss the latest Houston Astros MLB trade deadline targets

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The Houston Astros are just days away from the MLB trade deadline and not much movement has taken place, with plenty of options still available at the right price.

Which positions and players should the Astros target to improve the club for the playoff push?

ESPN Houston's Patrick Creighton shares his list of players he would like to see the 'Stros kick the tires on, ranging from Cubs OF Cody Bellinger, Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery, Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez, and much more.

Plus, why he believes Padres pitcher Blake Snell is not a good fit for Houston.

Be sure to watch the video above for the full discussion.

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Rockets defeat the Magic, 116-108. Photo by David Berding/Getty Images.

Jalen Green scored 26 points, Alperen Sengun had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to a season-best eight games, beating the Orlando Magic 116-108 on Wednesday night.

Fred VanVleet added 19 points for the Rockets, who maintained their second-place position in the Western Conference, ahead of — among others — the surging Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.

Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 31 points. Franz Wagner added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Magic, and reserve Goga Bitadze had 19 points and eight rebounds.

Takeaways

Rockets: Their streak included a six-game homestand. This was only their second road win since Jan. 28.

Magic: After nine losses in 13 games and six straight defeats at home, the Magic stand eighth in the East. Banchero has averaged 33 points over the last four games.

Key moment

Green and VanVleet made 3-pointers to open and close a 12-0 run late in the third quarter that left the Rockets with an 80-65 lead.

Key stat

The poorest free-throw shooting team in the NBA, the Rockets made 29 of 32 (90.6%) from the foul line.

Up next

Rockets: At Miami on Friday.

Magic: At Washington on Friday.

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