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Houston Astros News
‘The king is back’: Alvarez returns with a bang to lead Astros to series win
Looking to build off offensive outburst, O’s take on Astros (CBS)
Source: Astros to recall outfielder Joey Loperfido (Click2Houston)
Houston Astros Bound: Hooks pitcher Jake Bloss earns promotion to major leagues (Corpus Christi Caller-Times)
How Houston Astros sneakily rebuilt arsenal for this season and beyond (SportsMap Houston)
Injured Astros reliever hints at 2024 return (ClutchPoints)
Astros 2024: Now, about that hitting (Chipalatta)
AL West News
A’s: Bobby Witt Jr. homers to claim Royals win over Athletics
Mall Cops: Rangers, Royals open series eager to end June swoons (Bryan Times)
M’s: Marlins try to keep luck going as Mariners hope to change theirs (CBS)
Angels: Angels News: Mike Trout is ‘Trusting the Process’ When it Comes to Injury Rehab (Athlon Sports)
MLB News
‘Let him hear you!’ Stirring tribute to Mays ahead of Rickwood Field game
Padres make walk-off HR history with another 9th-inning blast
Instant classic? New Balance unveils Ohtani 1, Shohei’s first signature cleat
Giants prospect, who barnstormed at Rickwood 9 years ago, returns
O’s tune out ‘outside noise,’ make their own in 17-run romp vs. Yanks
What Happened to All Those Steals of Third Base? (FG)
Who Is Justin Turner Right Now? (FG)
Matt Blake and Nestor Cortes Detail a Starting Pitcher’s Pregame Routine (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays’
June 21
RHP Gene Pentz (71) was 8-5 with a 3.69 ERA over 165 2⁄3 innings for the 1976 through 1978 Houston Astros.
June 22
RHP Roy Thomas (71) pitched 6 1⁄3 innings for the 1977 Astros.
June 23
LHP Jim Deshaies (64) was 61-59 with a 3.67 ERA and a 1.255 WHIP in 178 starts for the Astros from 1985 through 1991.
RHP Jake Bloss (23) is gearing up for a weekend to remember.