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Astros News
- The Astros’ magic number has dropped to 1 after they obliterated the Rangers in last night’s game (Astros.com)
- This is an old article, but after his performance last night it’s relevant to discuss how the Astros picked up a once overlooked Cristian Javier (The Athletic, $$$)
- What does Justin Verlander’s future with the Astros look like? (Houston Sportsmap)
- If it wasn’t for one AB last year Kyle Tucker would be a rookie, so where would he fit into the Rookie of the Year race? (The Athletic, $$$)
Around the League
- Yadier Molina notched his 2,000th career hit yesterday (MLB.com)
- The Blue Jays are heading back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 (MLB.com)
- The SI crew took a look at which team was most likely to be upset in the first round of the playoffs (Sports Illustrated)
- MLB will move its amateur draft to July during the All-Star week (AP News)
- MLB and Turner Sports have agreed to a 7-year deal to keep broadcasting games (Bleacher Report)
- Is WAR the stat that finally gave people the ability to evaluate baseball players? (The Ringer)
- Alex Gordon has officially retired after 14 years as a Kansas City Royal (ESPN)