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Houston Astros News
McCullers notches 12 K’s in longest outing since 2022
WATCH: Astros prospect turns heads with blazing inside-the-park homer (SK)
Victor Caratini comes through with decisive hit as Houston Astros finish two-game sweep of Athletics (MSN)
Three Starting Pitchers the Astros Could Target with Ronel Blanco Out for Season (SI)
Astros’ Christian Walker suffers injury scare vs. Athletics (CP)
AL West News
Stephenson fires scoreless inning in ‘surreal’ first outing since ‘23
Nationals hit four HRs, rout Mariners 9-0 (Seattle Sports)
10-year veteran Severino checks off milestone with 1,000th career strikeout
The Rangers Rotation Has Been Great, but Things Are Gettin’ Weird (FG)
MLB News
6 slow-starting clubs that still have playoffs in sight
Giants Moving Camilo Doval Back To Closer Role (MLBTR)
Is the Third Time the Charm for Aaron Judge’s Triple Crown Hopes? (FG)
A record by the Babe that Judge could shatter this year
Royals Release Nelson Velazquez (MLBTR)
The Math Behind the Extra Innings Home Field Disadvantage (FG)
Skenes’ gem reminds everyone he’s ‘a guy you want to build around’
The Brewers’ Surprising Rotation Depth (MLBTR)
How did Crow-Armstrong send THAT pitch for a homer?
Judge, Ohtani dominating Hitter Power Rankings
NEW: Updated and expanded Top 200 Draft Prospects list
Martínez’s clutch 3-run homer powers Guards to thrilling comeback vs. Dodgers
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Joe Biagini (35)
LHP Trever Miller (52)
3B Charlie Hayes (60)
3B Zack Short (30)