Houston Chronicle

Yankees star Aaron Judge won’t need surgery on his elbow but shortstop Anthony Volpe and left-hander Carlos Rodón had operations this week and could be sidelined until May. Judge’s throwing was limited after he hurt the flexor tendon in his right elbow in July. Manager Aaron Boone says an MRI after the team was eliminated last week showed no surgery is needed. Volpe had surgery … [Read more...] about Yankees’ Judge doesn’t need surgery, but Volpe and Rodón had operations and could be out until May

Many Canadians have been boycotting the U.S. since the Trump administration started threating Canada’s economy and sovereignty with tariffs and heated political rhetoric. But the current American League Championship Series appears to have led to a geopolitical thaw, made possible by Canada’s fervent Toronto Blue Jays fans as they root for their country’s only MLB team to … [Read more...] about Canadians set aside contempt for tariffs and Trump rhetoric for the love of the Toronto Blue Jays

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski questions if Bryce Harper can return to his elite form. Harper's recent performance has been below his usual standards, with his lowest OPS since 2016. Despite this, Dombrowski acknowledges Harper remains an All-Star caliber player. Phillies manager Rob Thomson believes Harper is motivated to have his best season next year. The Phillies face … [Read more...] about Can Bryce Harper ever be elite again? Phillies president Dave Dombrowski has concerns

"I want to change the narrative around the Astros." … [Read more...] about A wealthy Astros fan is giving away playoff tickets. Here’s why.