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Fangraphs gives each current division leader at least a 60% chance of maintaining that lead through the end of the regular season, per their latest playoff odds. Not all of those chances are equal, however, and two division leaders are far less likely to hold onto their title than the rest. One is the Blue Jays, who around 45% of MLBTR readers view as likely to hold onto the … [Read more...] about Poll: Can The Astros Hold On To Win The AL West?

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia is officially back in the rotation for the first time in 28 months, but there's still something missing. … [Read more...] about Luis Garcia’s Astros return was exactly what they needed (but major concern remains)

The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched Shohei Ohtani from his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ohtani complained of not feeling well, so Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided not to have him pitch. Emmett Sheehan will start instead. On Tuesday, Ohtani was under the weather but still played, hitting his 100th home run with the Dodgers. Roberts hopes Ohtani can … [Read more...] about Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scratched from mound start vs. Pirates due to illness, but will still DH

"I find myself hating the Astros just as much as I hate the Red Sox." … [Read more...] about ‘It hurts more’: Astros still live rent-free in heads of Yankees’ fans

Mike Trout was scratched from the Los Angeles Angels’ starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals because of a skin infection on his left arm. The three-time AL MVP will be re-evaluated Wednesday and is day-to-day. Trout was originally penciled in as the designated hitter but was removed from the lineup less than an hour before first pitch. Jo Adell was switched from right … [Read more...] about Mike Trout scratched from Angels’ lineup with skin infection on left arm