Astros in Atlanta looking to get a leg up in deadlocked World Series

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View in browser Good morning. Here are the top sports stories around Houston today: Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer A little pain, but lots of gain The Astros's acquisitions of Kendall Graveman, Phil Maton and Yimi Garcia at the trade deadline cost them a popular player and weren't well received at first but they have paid off.   Back where it all began. Astros manager Dusty Baker returns to the city where his MLB career started with reminders of friends and days gone by, writes Brian T. Smith.   Massive mismatch The difference Thursday night between a Jazz team that had grown together and one nearly entirely rebuilt was as obvious as what the Rockets must do better against a team on that level. Jonathan Feigen shares his takeaways from the Rockets' home loss.   A leg up It's no secret, but Tyrod Taylor gives the Texans a better chance than Davis Mills, writes John McClain.   One of a kind Texas A&M women's basketball coach Gary Blair, known for his wit and winning, is retiring at season's end.   Greg Rajan Texas Sports Nation editor greg.rajan@chron.com Sponsored Content   Shopping Astros win: Grab your winning ALCS Astros fan gear on sale Shop now for official locker room fan merch to cheer on the American League Champs.   Shopping Astros World Series home game tickets selling on StubHub You can order your tickets now for home games at Minute Maid Park.   More newsletters   Stay updated on COVID trends with our breaking news alerts As the delta variant spreads and Houston-area schools prep for a new year, get the biggest stories in your inbox with our breaking news alerts. SIGN UP Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2021 Hearst Communications