Houston Astros ride Peter Lambert’s unexpected dominance and a record-setting 19-man rotation to clinch the AL West after a disastrous 20-31 start. Can the Astros fix their pitching woes in time to reclaim their place among MLB’s elite? Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey spotlight Peter Lambert's unlikely rise, Hayden Wesneski’s post-Tommy John comeback, and Hunter Brown’s fight for consistency. The conversation unpacks Dana Brown’s missteps in reconstructing the rotation—highlighting costly moves for Tatsuya Imai and unfulfilled promise from Ronel Blanco and Christian Javier. Key topics include a league-worst walk rate, challenges with rotation depth, and the critical need to develop arms in-house like Ethan Pecko and Bryce Mayer. Insights on potential trade pieces, bullpen overuse, and the importance of regaining command set the stage for the Astros’ pivotal offseason. Will pitching guru Brent Strom return to revitalize Houston’s staff? Astros fans are left to wonder: is this the reset...