The Yankees aren't quite as good as the defending world champion Astros and CC Sabathia is their weak link in their starting rotation.

Sabathia has a 6.05 ERA in his last four starts. He gave up seven runs in 4 1/3 innings to the Rangers during his last start. The Astros have a far better offense than the Rangers.

Houston is a top road team at 19-9. The Astros are 10-7 versus southpaws this season and have won 14 of their last 19 games.

If it weren't for Justin Verlander and Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton would be getting a lot more respect. Morton has won his last 10 decisions going back to last year. He is 7-0 with a 2.04 ERA this year.