For the second time in as many days, the Astros seemed to be on the verge of a stirring late-game comeback in the Bronx. Houston roared to life in the eighth inning, tying the game when Christian Walker drew a gutsy bases-loaded walk against David Bednar.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman figures to be a busy man once free agency starts following the 2025 World Series. He will have no less than four

"ESPN's Jeff Passan submitted Valdez as a candidate for a $100 million deal in May, and Spotrac even puts his market value at $209 million over six years. The latter is probably a reach, but he can at least chase after Aaron Nola's seven-year, $175 million standard for a durable pitcher in his early 30s," he wrote.

The Phillies' rotation has allowed them to take a commanding lead in the NL East, while the Mets' rotation might take them out of the postseason altogether.

Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez is predicted to be the headlining starting pitcher during the offseason and is projected to land a strong deal in free agency.

At the MLB trade deadline, the Houston Astros made a couple of interesting deals. The biggest of the three they swung was re-acquiring Carlos Correa. They also brought in Jesus Sanchez to be a left-handed bat, as well as adding Ramon Urias for infield depth.