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Astros News
- It looked like the Astros were headed into the break on the ass end of an ass kicking, but then the baseball gods intervened (Astros.com)
- And you can watch all the highlights from the game here, but it doesn’t get really good until the 9th (MLB.com)
- Greinke is dealing with some shoulder soreness that has the potential to upend the Astros’ pitching plans (The Athletic, $$$)
- Aledmys Diaz is headed out for a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a broken hand (Astros.com)
- Josh James is back on a mound and working to shorten his delivery in order to have better command (The Athletic, $$$)
- Pedro Leon was part of the Cuban contingent of players making noise at yesterday’s Futures game (Our Esquina)
Around the League
- Marlins Pitcher Pablo Lopez inserted himself into history by becoming the first player in the modern era to strike out the first 9 batters of a game (Sports Illustrated)
- The Pirates selected Louisville catcher Henry Davis with the #1 overall pick in yesterday’s draft (MLB Trade Rumors)
- What’s old is new again when it comes to the A’s drafting Max Muncy (MLB.com)
- Here’s how the reps from all 30 teams played in the Futures game (MLB.com)
- The Home Run Derby returns tonight and here’s a quick primer on this year’s contestants (MLB.com)