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Houston Astros News
4 Astros X-factors who are keeping Houston afloat while superstars struggle (CTH)
Alvarez (hand) to face live pitching Friday, could return this weekend
Yordan Alvarez’s expected return to Astros’ lineup prompts questions (NY Times)
Caminero’s 6 RBIs lead Rays to eighth win in last nine games
Latest Astros injuries & transactions
‘Really fast’: Simpson steals three bases, two in one AB
AL West News
Trout (knee) set to be activated after missing nearly a month
Daylen Lile sparks seven-run, 10th-inning eruption as Nats’ offense lets loose (Washington Post)
Rosenthal: The Rangers’ barren bats, two big Yankees improvements and more MLB notes (NY Times)
MLBits: Athletics Stay in Sacramento Still Drawing Mixed Reviews, Kody Clemens’ Heater, More (BN)
MLB News
Pete Crow-Armstrong Just Wants a Hug (FG)
Judge, Yankees head to LA for star-studded World Series rematch vs. Ohtani, Dodgers
Sale is fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 career strikeouts
The Yankees’ Outfielders Raising Their Free Agent Stocks (MLBTR)
The Run Expectancy Matrix, Reloaded for the 2020s (FG)
Cooper Hummel Elects Free Agency (MLBTR)
No One Is Running on the Royals (FG)
Carson Kelly Has Caught on With the Cubs (FG)
Blue Jays Trade Josh Walker To Phillies (MLBTR)
Latest 1st round mock draft is LIVE and there’s movement near the top
Caminero’s 6 RBIs lead Rays to eighth win in last nine games
MLB-AUSL partnership offers ‘north star’ for softball players with pro dreams
Dodgers-Reds trade: Former All-Star closer Díaz heading to LA
Houston Astros Birthdays
Friday
RHP Mike LaCoss (69)
Saturday
CF Kenny Lofton (58)
Sunday
RHP Tayler Scott (33)