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Houston Astros News
Brown already ‘looking forward’ to next start after first struggles of ‘25
How will Houston Astros’ depleted rotation adapt to latest injury? ‘We’re going to need all of them’ (MSN)
Astros, Hunter Brown hit with barrage of homers as Rays take series finale (HC)
Astros might have the most dominant pitcher nobody’s talking about (CTH)
Could This Contract Lock Up Jeremy Pena Long-Term With Astros? (YB)
Tayler Scott Elects Free Agency (MLBTR)
AL West News
Angels, Sammy Peralta Agree To Minor League Deal (MLBTR)
M’s now can show Astros – and the baseball world – they’re for real (Seattle Sports)
Kotsay praises Kurtz’s maturity after breakout game vs. Angels (NBC)
Rangers news: Jacob DeGrom drops ‘best hitter’ Aaron Judge take after epic duel (CP)
MLB News
Martian magic! Domínguez wallops Yanks’ 1st walk-off homer in 974 days
You Can’t Square Up Andrew Abbott (FG)
Another intense D-backs-Dodgers set, and more NL West drama down the road
The Diamondbacks’ Surprisingly Middling Rotation (MLBTR)
Here are Wednesday’s top prospect performances from the Minors
Which Pitchers Have Seen Their 2026 Projections Change the Most? (FG)
Tigers have MLB’s best record through 50 games for first time since 2006
NBC Makes Offer For Broadcasts Currently Carried By ESPN (MLBTR)
Ohtani begins throwing slider, curve as pitching progression ramps up
Test Driving Statcast’s Newest Bat Tracking Metrics (FG)
Should Pirates trade Skenes? Not so fast …
Giants To Place Justin Verlander On Injured List (MLBTR)
How Carroll fixed his swing to get into MVP conversation
Baty keeps ‘coming full force,’ does lefty-on-lefty damage in Mets’ win
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