Recent analysis highlights the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals as the sneakiest teams in Major League Baseball, showing exceptional skills in both slider pitching and base stealing. The Cubs and Royals both ranked consistently high with an average score of 3.5 over the last three years.

Pitchers like Bryan King from the Houston Astros showcased stellar slider performance, while base stealers such as Leody Taveras of the Texas Rangers and Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals have been leading the charge on the bases. Teams like the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets also ranked well, rounding out the top five in this fascinating look at MLB's under-the-radar talents.

The Houston Astros face a pivotal offseason after their earliest playoff exit in eight years. General manager Dana Brown is open to all options for roster improvement, particularly focusing on the bullpen, which had mixed results this season.

Despite high expectations for their relief pitchers, the Astros ranked low in key metrics like ERA and blown saves. Josh Hader, Ryan Pressly, and Bryan Abreu were the standout performers, but the team struggled to maintain leads.

As they prepare for 2024, the Astros must find ways to ease the workload on their top relievers and explore potential additions to strengthen the bullpen.