After being swept at home by the Athletics, Houston opens its last series before the trade deadline against Washington.

From diapers to the disabled list, and now Cooperstown, Billy Wagner’s road has always been a little unconventional.

The right-hander has emerged as a capable front-end starter, and contenders are seemingly lining up to try to pursue him. While it seems unlikely that the Twins will deal him, the Astros would be a good fit and are no strangers to adding good starting pitchers at the deadline.

In 2000, the Astros moved into the ballpark Downtown. The history here is fascinating in itself. With the Astrodome no longer