Its Tuesday, August 5 and the Astros (63-50) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (55-56). Houston is undecided in terms of today’s starting pitcher. Spencer Arrighetti is rumored to be available after a multi-month stint on the disabled list (thumb). Miami is expected to start Cal Quantrill.

We can talk about it now, because the Marlins, arguably Major League Baseball's most forgotten franchise, have reached the .500 mark after a rousing weekend sweep of the New York Yankees, who have their own issues to worry about.