Astros flying under the radar

[JET15]

I was surprised when I looked at the team stats this morning to see the Astros in the top three for hitting (OPS+), pitching (ERA+) and fielding (RDRS). They're 1st, 3rd and 3rd respectively. That's pretty well rounded and I guess I just haven't seen them getting the same press as the other top teams. It must be hangover from the cheating scandal. Just a hunch

 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2021.shtml#all_team_output

[sveumrules]

Stark contrast to the Cubs, who traded off long term assets for short term gains & now are about to sell off their team at the deadline & look primed for a lengthy return to mediocrity, while the Astros are still well positioned for long term success.

[jerichoholicninja]

[sarcasm]Probably still cheating. Using morse code through the stadium PA or something.[/sarcasm]