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Astros News
- If you’re a pessimist then game 1 of yesterday’s doubleheader went exactly as expected (Astros.com)
- But the Astros were finally able to get back into the win column in game 2 (Astros.com)
- Game 1 also saw Bregman making his return to the lineup after being sidelined with a hammy injury (Astros.com)
- Lance McCullers has had an injection to treat the neck issue that caused him to leave his last start early (Houston Chronicle, $$$)
Around the League
- Matt Weiters and Caleb Thielbar had an epic 19-pitch battle in last night’s Twins-Cards game (MLB.com)
- The Yankees have been horrendous the last three weeks, so what gives? (FanGraphs)
- It doesn’t help that Gary Sanchez has struggled mightily at the plate (Sports Illustrated)
- The Braves’ Max Fried has been placed on the IL, which is a huge blow to their rotation (AP News)
- Minor League Baseball president Pat O’Conner has retired as talks about contraction continue to gain momentum (ESPN)
- As we begin the final stretch towards the postseason, these 9 factors may just decide who makes the playoffs (MLB.com)