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Houston Astros News
Astros 2024: YIE morphs Into INSE (Chipalatta)
Tucker’s 11th HR unable to inspire Astros
Yanks’ power trio goes deep in same game for first time
Pedro León playing ‘freer,’ chasing less and giving Astros another option in center field (The Athletic)
Covering the bases on the Houston Astros: Trade deadline thoughts, Alex Bregman moved down lineup (The Athletic)
Jose Altuve nears Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell in Astros’ record books
Houston Astros’ Chas McCormick, José Urquidy nearing rehab assignments (MSN)
Who is Houston Astros Most Enticing Trade Chip Amid Historic Skid? (SI)
AL West News
Seattle: Mariners mix messages and emotions in a game three loss in Minnesota (Lookout Landing)
Los Angeles: Adell homers, Angels rally past Pirates 5-4 to earn first series victory since early April (Washington Post)
Oakland: Langeliers sets A’s record with continued Rangers dominance (NBC)
Arlington: Sox acquire Minor League RHP from Rangers for Grossman
MLB News
The most surprising developments for each team
Imanaga, Yamamoto climbing SP Power Rankings
After impressive start with Braves, Sale reflects on time with Sox
‘A lot to unpack there’ after O’s beat Nats in wild one
Dominant Dylan Cease fans 12 Cubs in return to Chicago
Get to know MLB No. 1 pitching prospect Paul Skenes
Potential future closers — one for each team
Houston Astros Birthday
RHP James Hicks (23)