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Houston Astros News
Astros Activate Kaleb Ort, Place Forrest Whitley On 15-Day IL (MLBTR)
⚾️Alvarez’s home run backs Brown’s solid start in Astros win over Royals (Hays Post)
Best (and Worst) Astros Owners — and Teams — of All Time (Chipalatta)
‘Dangerous team’: Alvarez’s monster homer, Brown’s dominant start power victory
Hunter Brown pitches like an ace in win over Royals. ‘It’s incredible to watch’ (HC)
AL West News
Backed by Mariners’ hot bats, Evans earns win in MLB debut
White Sox Drop Extra-Inning Heartbreaker to Athletics, Return Home to Face Brewers (OTSN)
Outfielder Harrison Bader again impresses Twins teammates with his outfield defense (Star Tribune)
Rangers hope visiting A’s cure bats’ ills (Field Level Media)
MLB News
A walk-off HR for Giants that was hit … two feet
Sunday Notes: A Poor Man’s Ben Zobrist, Brooks Baldwin Plays Everywhere (FG)
What to make of a stacked NL West? The experts break it down
West Notes: Arraez, Padres, Leiter, Tovar, Tellez (MLBTR)
Frustration for Glasnow after latest injury: ‘It’s just kind of getting exhausting’
Judge’s belated birthday blast fuels Yanks to doubleheader sweep
Duran exchanges words with Guardians fan after ‘inappropriate’ comment
Phillies, Diamondbacks Interested In Ryan Helsley (MLBTR)
“Besting” the 2024 White Sox (FG)
Nats complete wild comeback from 6 runs down to walk off Mets
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Williams removed as Yankees closer: ‘Right now, it’s best for everyone’
Francisco Lindor and the Mets Have Gone Streaking (FG)
Skubal K’s 11 as Tigers blank O’s to complete sweep
Houston Astros Birthdays
OF Jackie Brandt (91)
RHP Angel Aybar (21) DSL Astros Blue
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