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Astros News
- Greinke came out and dominated on the mound yesterday as the Astros salvaged a much-needed win from the weekend series (Astros.com)
- If there’s one thing that this start proved, it’s that Greinke is the Astros’ ace this season (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- McTaggart gave a quick update on where the Astros are as a team after yesterday’s game (Twitter - Brian McTaggart)
- It looks as though Jose Urquidy will return to the rotation tonight, which could be a breath of fresh air for the pitching-starved Astros (Astros.com)
- Lance Berkman will become the next head coach of Houston Baptist University (Twitter - Mark Berman)
Around the League
- MLB has reached its 2 millionth run, and it only took 145 seasons (ESPN)
- But that will probably just be a footnote in the legacy of the 2021 season, which seems to be defined by injury more than on-field play (The Ringer)
- MLB is looking to reinstitute restrictions for pitchers on active rosters in 2022 (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Marcell Ozuna is under investigation by MLB after being arrested for domestic abuse (ESPN)
- Old Friend Will Harris is out for the season after it was announced that he would undergo thoracic outlet surgery (MLB Trade Rumors)
- I always love it when players sacrifice their bodies to make great plays so long as they don’t injure themselves (MLB.com)