And then this later in the article:

"Key series: vs. Marlins, Sept. 12-15; at Chicago Cubs, Sept. 23-25; vs. Cubs, Sept. 29-Oct. 2."

Apparently the Astros-Phillies series next week is not important, but two series against the 4th place Cubs are? What in the world does it take to be SI.com writer?

Good lord.