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Astros News
- The Astros were able to edge the Indians 4-3 thanks to Alvarez’s moon shot and an offense that appears to be awakening from its slumber (Astros.com)
- Correa continues to slump since coming back from the IL, but it’s just a matter of getting his timing back (Astros.com)
- Apparently he was so sick that he had to go to the hospital at one point, but COVID was ruled out (Houston Chronicle)
- Some roster moves yesterday as Scrubb was sent to the IL with shoulder soreness and Garrett Stubbs was called up to take his spot on the roster (Astros.com)
- Here are some potential trade targets for the Astros as the trade deadline begins to loom large (LWOS)
Around the League
- The Orioles-Rays game being streamed on YouTube later today will make history with MLB’s first all-female broadcasting crew (MLB.com)
- Can Vladimir Guerrerro Jr., or anyone for that matter, edge out Ohtani for the AL MVP? (Sports Illustrated)
- Lance Lynn will be sticking around for some deep dish pizza after the White Sox inked him to a two year extension (FanGraphs)
- The Twins will be sellers but you better back up the prospect truck if you want Jose Berrios on your team (MLB Trade Rumors)
- The Rangers just lost their third straight game via the shutout, and as a fan of the 2011-13 Astros, I feel for them... sort of... but not really (ESPN)
- It certainly is looking increasingly likely that Joey Gallo is headed to another team soon (MLB.com)
- It took 7 home runs and 11 innings but the Mets, also know as the Lords of Chaos, managed to squeak out a win in Cincy last night (MLB.com)