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Houston Astros News
Astros win 6th straight behind another ‘nasty’ Brown start
Injuries & Moves: Tucker hits off a tee, could run soon
With .500 in sight, Astros seek 7th win in a row
Astros are getting a rise out of Hunter Brown’s speedier fastball (Houston Chronicle)
How Houston Astros corners of the future could already be here (SportsMap Houston)
Houston Astros reveal significant injury updates (SportsMap Houston)
Astros relievers Luis Contreras, Bryan King share circuitous path to MLB debuts (Houston Chronicle)
AL West News
Blarts: Rangers lucked out avoiding Clayton Kershaw in free agency as injuries mount (FS)
Halos: Angels and the Dodgers each dine out on last place teams (OC Tribune)
A’s: Athletics head into matchup against the Angels on losing streak (FOX)
M’s: Julio Rodríguez Talks Hitting (FG)
Top of the Order: It’s Time for Trader Jerry To Add Bats (FG)
MLB News
Profar hits slam after confrontation with Ruiz empties benches
Orioles’ toughest week in over 2 years tests depth
‘The power is real’: Vientos living up to potential with 2 more HRs
Cole explains velocity dip vs. Mets: ‘Like driving a car’
He’s flirting with .400 — and suddenly hitting for power. Here’s how
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rescinds claim he’d never play for Yankees
Guards’ lineup catches fire in surge to MLB’s best record
MLB execs analyze best trade chips for 5 likely sellers
Shohei’s blast pushes RBI streak to franchise-tying 9 straight games
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