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Houston Astros News
Astros can’t capitalize as Tigers explode after costly mistake (SM Houston)
‘The day I’ve been dreaming of.’ Inside AJ Blubaugh’s debut with Astros (HC)
McCullers set to return on Sunday in first start since 2022 World Series
Former Astros All-Star Set to Return After Long Injury Hiatus (Athlon)
Those who believed in Astros prospect AJ Blubaugh relished his big-league debut (NY Times)
Houston Astros Closer Finally Beginning to Look Worthy of Mammoth Contract (SI)
AL West News
Angels’ Ron Washington Announces Mike Trout News After Leaving Mariners Game (Athlon)
Mariners may have just offered this Reds castoff his last shot in MLB (Blog Red Machine)
2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler in 9th lifts A’s over Rangers 7-1 (CBS)
Kotsay praises Athletics’ bullpen grit after road win vs. Rangers (NBC)
MLB News
Young star on a heater breaks into Top 3 of Hitter Power Rankings
Braves Release Chasen Shreve (MLBTR)
Your favorite team in 1st entering May? Here’s what that means
Scouting Today’s Call-Ups: Chase Petty, Noah Cameron, and AJ Blubaugh (FG)
MLB trends: Emmanuel Clase loses his job, Red Sox lose the ball and Angels lose the strike zone (CBS)
MLB Power Rankings: Mets climb to the No. 1 spot, Tigers and Mariners surging (NBC)
Yankees open game with 3 straight HRs again, making MLB history (Yahoo)
Fan hospitalized after fall from right-field stands at PNC Park during Pirates game
Tigers, Nick Margevicius Agree To Minor League Deal (MLBTR)
Just a ‘misunderstanding?’ Yanks, O’s benches clear after 2B collision
Carlos Correa Is Keeping the GIDP Alive (FG)
Family of Royals fans filled with pride as Cameron flirts with no-no in debut
Paul DeJong Likely Out Until All-Star Break (MLBTR)
‘Unbelievable, man’: Judge ends April at MLB-best .427, 10 HRs
Logan Gilbert’s Injury Means Another Patch for the Mariners Rotation (FG)
Finally healthy, this pitcher is dominating with his arsenal
Phillies To Activate Ranger Suarez On Sunday (MLBTR)
April’s hottest hitting prospects in each organization
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP José Urquidy (30)
LHP Steve Randolph (51)