Summary: Segment 1Summary of the week (49-30) 1-6, Teams go through tough stretchesthe Astros are 7-for-53 when batting with a runner in scoring position. (Kaplan)After losing seven straight for the first time since 2015The leadoff homer was soooooo important for the Astros Yordan Alvarez is better than advertisedSpringer and McHugh on the verge of returningCorrea, Diaz, and Smith are not likely to return before the breakJoe Smith’s next rehab outing will be Monday or Tuesday. 7 grand slams (ties franchise record), leads Mlb, no other team has more than 4Segment 2Roster shakeupsWho goes down?Justin Verlander breaks the losing streakJustin Verlander struck out nine 7 innings of 4-hit ball against the Yankees. DJ LeMahieu's three-run home run was the only damageAll-Star starters vote (7 Astros)Scared of the Yanks?Trade deadline approaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
