The Houston GM called reaching the postseason “the end all, be all.” Expect him to operate with that mindset as the deadline approaches.

There are a handful of teams that have a pivotal stretch coming up before the MLB trade deadline on August 3. One of those teams is the Houston Astros.

Before the trade deadline, the Houston Astros appeared to have a clear list of priorities. General manager Dana Brown had already identified a left-handed bat a