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Astros News
- Framber Valdez had another excellent start last night as the Astros enter the final 10 games in a good position to make the postseason (Astros.com)
- But what the team really needs is for the offense to take off (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- If everything holds steady and the Astros make it, who should be the #3 starter in October? (The Athletic, $$$)
- Brad Peacock is having his elbow looked at for a possible recurring injury (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Here is the story of how the design of the Channel 13 studios inspired the look of the Astrodome (ABC 13)
Around the League
- The Yankees have set a new MLB record with three straight games of hitting 6+ home runs (MLB.com)
- Meanwhile, the Rays have clinched a playoff spot for the second straight season (MLB.com)
- There were some antics in Minnesota yesterday as Josh Donaldson got himself ejected after hitting a home run (MLB.com)
- The Mariners and Padres will shift their series from Seattle to San Diego this weekend as air quality remains very poor in the Emerald City (ESPN)
- Jacob deGrom keeps on throwing harder and harder as his career progresses (538 Sports)
- Jake Arrieta is headed to the IL for the rest of the season (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Ubaldo Jimenez will officially retire after a decade of pitching in the MLB (MLB Trade Rumors)