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Astros News
- Lance McCullers looked like an ace pitcher in his return from the IL last night (Astros.com)
- Unfortunately Kyle Gibson looked even better, though I would contribute at least some of that to an awful strike zone by the home plate ump (Houston Chronicle)
- Jose Urquidy also looked good in his most recent start, showing promising signs for the Astros’ rotation (Astros.com)
- Verlander threw off a mound yesterday and all signs are pointing towards an October return (Astros.com)
- Devo’s season is over after elbow surgery to remove a bone spur, and now the speculation on his future with the Astros can begin (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Winning the 2017 World Series started with the drafting of a complete and total bust (Houston Chronicle)
Around the League
- To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Dodgers are the first team to clinch a 2020 postseason berth (MLB.com)
- So now may be a good time to review the rules for this year’s postseason bubble (Sporting News)
- Which is a plan that people do NOT want to see implemented for future seasons (Sports Radio 610)
- Mookie Betts and Fernando Tatis Jr. are locked in a tight race to be the next NL MVP (Sports Illustrated)
- An MLB ump has tested positive for COVID-19, causing some shuffling of the crews (ESPN)
- Jon Lester may have played his last game at Wrigley Field (ESPN)
- Where a drone caused a delay after landing in the outfield (AP News)
- Adam Eaton’s beard was not a helper on this attempted catch last night (MLB.com)