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Things to do in Houston this weekend: Viet Cultural Fest, Pumpkin fest

Ana Khan

What makes this Houston weekend unique for fantasy players?Which venues are highlighted for events outside the ballpark?What cultural events could drive different lineups or schedules?What are the standout events that might affect DFS watchers?

Things to do in Houston this weekend: Viet Cultural Fest, Pumpkin fest

Houston’s weekend blends culture with baseball and fall fun.

The Astros celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend during a Seattle series at Daikin Park, with pregame festivities and reggaeton-flavored fireworks. Discovery Green hosts the Pumpkin Festival, Viet Cultural Fest honors 50 years since Saigon’s fall, and México en el Corazón plus Festival de la Salsa showcase regional traditions. Miller Outdoor Theatre serves up Sound & Motion and a Cannonball Adderley tribute. Fantasy players should weigh bullpen use and travel fatigue amid back-to-back events.

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Astros ready for pivotal AL West showdown with Mariners

Matt Kawahara

Peña seized control, taking deGrom’s first-pitch slider and catalyzing a patient, assembly-line approach that unlocked Houston’s offense. Diaz’s two-run single, Altuve’s third-inning homer, and a disciplined, multi-at-bat attack fueled a 5-2 win that swept the Rangers and tightened the AL West chase behind Seattle. Peña finished the series 7-for-11 with seven runs, signaling a contagious spark as Houston retools its lineup post-deadline with a focus on quality at-bats and timely hits.

Astros ready for pivotal AL West showdown with Mariners

Which Astros hitters benefited most from deGrom's first-pitch slider avoidance in this series, and how should fantasy managers value them going forward?What is the core takeaway for fantasy managers from Houston’s offense in this series against Texas?How does Peña's leadoff spark drive the Astros' offensive philosophy and which players could benefit next?What does deGrom’s five-inning, five-run line imply about Texas’ rotation and bullpen plans for the rest of the season?

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After being Rangers’ backbone all season, starting pitching fails them in do-or-die series

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After being Rangers’ backbone all season, starting pitching fails them in do-or-die series

Texas' playoff push stalled in Houston as Jacob deGrom labored through a 35-pitch, bases-loaded first inning that opened the door for a 5-2 loss and the Rangers' worst series of the season. The rotation, the backbone of their chase, was tagged for 14 earned runs across the three games. Seattle sits 4.5 games back with nine to play.

Houston seized momentum with timely hitting from Yainer Diaz, Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña, while Texas failed to spark after the first inning. The sweep underscored volatility in a rotation that must rebound quickly if Texas is to keep its wild-card hopes alive.

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@Merrill Kelly | Texas Rangers | MLB

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@Yainer Diaz | Houston Astros | MLB

Rangers’ surprising playoff push ends with thud as Astros put final nail in Texas’ coffin

Texas Rangers' playoff hopes faded in Houston as deGrom’s return season hit a setback, yielding all five runs in a five-inning start and a glove tossed in frustration. The rotation faltered, with Leiter, Kelly and deGrom each allowing big innings, while Pederson, Tellez and García scuffled in the 3-5 spots. With nine games left and an elimination number of six, Bochy urged a no-lose mindset and defense, prioritizing health as the chase tightens around a demanding finish.

Rangers’ surprising playoff push ends with thud as Astros put final nail in Texas’ coffin

Which Rangers bats should fantasy managers target in the final stretch if the lineup tightens and deGrom remains a question mark?In light of the series sweep, which pitchers should be prioritized for streaming during the final weeks?What signs would indicate Bochy should pull deGrom early to preserve him for next season?Which late-season outcomes would most positively affect Rangers fantasy value, assuming deGrom’s workload remains a concern?

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Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Last call for saves as end of season nears - NBC Sports

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Closer Report recap: Chapman and Muñoz pace Tier 1 with crisp holds and high K rates, while Duran and Díaz juggle wins and blown saves. Suárez still NL-best with 39 saves; Bednar, Fairbanks and Jansen show bounce-back form amid late-season churn. Iglesias and Uribe anchor mid-tier saves; multiple teams (Royals, Reds, Cubs, Cardinals, Marlins, etc.) deploy committees, and rookie Chase Burns adds depth in Cleveland, fueling late-season fantasy decisions.

Which closers are best poised for the final-week saves and why?How should fantasy owners hedge against last-minute closer churn?Which teams have the clearest closer pipelines for the playoffs?What metrics best forecast final-week saves for a given closer?

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@Pete Fairbanks | Tampa Bay Rays | MLB

@Raisel Iglesias | Atlanta Braves | MLB

@Robert Suárez | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Ryan Walker | San Francisco Giants | MLB

@Tanner Scott | Los Angeles Dodgers | MLB

@Will Vest | Detroit Tigers | MLB

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Things to do in Houston this weekend: Viet Cultural Fest, Pumpkin fest

Ana Khan

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/spe..

Houston’s weekend blends culture with baseball and fall fun.

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Houston Astros | MLB

Seattle Mariners | MLB

Astros ready for pivotal AL West showdown with Mariners

Matt Kawahara

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Houston Astros | MLB

@Jacob deGrom | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Jeremy Peña | Houston Astros | MLB

Texas Rangers | MLB

@Wyatt Langford | Texas Rangers | MLB

After being Rangers’ backbone all season, starting pitching fails them in do-or-die series

https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/09/..

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@Carlos Correa | Houston Astros | MLB

Houston Astros | MLB

@Jack Leiter | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Jacob deGrom | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Jeremy Peña | Houston Astros | MLB

@Jose Altuve | Houston Astros | MLB

@Merrill Kelly | Texas Rangers | MLB

Texas Rangers | MLB

@Yainer Diaz | Houston Astros | MLB

Rangers’ surprising playoff push ends with thud as Astros put final nail in Texas’ coffin

https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/09/..

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@Adolis García | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Bruce Bochy | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Jacob deGrom | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Jose Altuve | Houston Astros | MLB