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Astros News
- It was a complete and utter disaster of a series in Anaheim this weekend, and yesterday’s game was just the cherry on top (Astros.com)
- And that puts extra pressure on the next five games against Oakland, which may just decide The Astros’ fate in the West (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- The team will have to play those games without Altuve, who went to the IL with a knee sprain this weekend (ESPN)
- He was later joined on the IL by Lance McCullers Jr. with a neck issue while Reddick is day to day with an elbow contusion (Astros.com)
- There is some good news though as it seems Alex Bregman might rejoin the team soon (Astros.com)
Around the League
- Legendary Hall of Fame player Lou Brock has passed away at the age of 81 (MLB.com)
- His career is riddled with great moments, but it was during the World Series that Brock really excelled (MLB.com)
- After winning it all last year the Nationals seem to be a far cry from returning to the playoffs any time soon (Sports Illustrated)
- Speaking of the Nats, they got to see the ump show this weekend as Joe West ejected GM Mike Rizzo from the stands for not wearing a mask / shouting about calls at the plate (AP News)
- Puerto Rican players will be allowed to wear #21 on Roberto Clemente day this year (Bleacher Report)
- Matt Chapman left the A’s game yesterday with hip discomfort and will undergo an MRI (MLB Trade Rumors)
- The Yankees have suddenly found themselves sitting third in the AL East and staring up at the Blue Jays (MLB.com)