This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Houston Astros Depth, Talent Helps Boost Their First-Half ...

Over the last three and a half seasons of contention, the Phillies have been a second-half team twice (in 2022 and 2023).

The Chicago Cubs are officially 81 games into the season, and they are leading the National League Central Division. The Cubs ...

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs played at USC from 2012-2015 and was an All-American for the Trojans ...

The Houston Astros have been fortunate to remain one of the top teams in Major League Baseball despite losing key players ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Houston has a 30-13 record in home games and a 48-33 record overall. Astros pitchers have a ...