MLB Regression Report: Houston Astros Set Up for AL Pennant Push, Diamondbacks Setback

With six weeks to go in the regular season, the pennant races are heating up.

Aug 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) hits a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports There are plenty of storylines and pennant races to discuss, but one that's been under the radar a little bit is the remarkable turnaround in Houston under rookie manager Joe Espada.

Let's waste no time and cover the biggest stories in Major League Baseball, including the emerging Houston Astros, the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, and the potentially…