Joel Blank: The next 10 games will tell us a lot about the Astros (Video)

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Joel Blank: The next 10 games will tell us a lot about the Astros (Video)
The Astros have a tough stretch of games coming up. Elsa/Getty Images

The Houston Astros' starting pitching continues to be fantastic, and they're also getting a spark on offense from Tony Kemp. However, the Astros are about to find out how good the team really is this year after they finish their series with the Indians and then face-off against the Yankees and Red Sox. Ken Giles has been pitching well, but we'll see how he does in high-pressure situations against New York and Boston. If he falls apart again, the Astros should be looking to add a closer before the deadline.

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Rockets secure the future with major deals. Composite Getty Image.

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.

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