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Astros News
- Greinke was masterful in yesterday’s game against the Rockies as the Astros ran their win streak up to 6 in a row (Astros.com)
- Lance McCullers had a few choice words about Joe Kelly and people’s reaction to the Astros cheating scandal (The Athletic, $$$)
- We got some good injury news as Justin Verlander has started to throw off flat ground (Astros.com)
- But that was followed by bad injury news as Yordan Alvarez was sent to the IL due to his ongoing knee issues (Astros.com)
- Here’s the story of how the Astros had the inside track on Cristian Javier (The Athletic, $$$)
Around the League
- Braves outfielder Nick Markakis will head to the 10-day IL after a potential COVID-19 exposure (AP News)
- Kenta Maeda came within a few outs of recording a no-hitter for the Twins yesterday (MLB.com)
- Rangers pitcher Ian Gibaut and manager Chris Woodward were fined and suspended for throwing behind Manny Machado after Fernando Tatis’ grand slam (AP News)
- Here is every team’s best move at the trade deadline this season (Bleacher Report)
- In a season of no baseball, minor league players are hustling like never before to make ends meet (ESPN)