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Astros News
- Last night was Altuve’s 10th year in the big leagues, so it was only proper that his two home runs led them to victory and a series win (Astros.com)
- But, of course, for Altuve it was all about the fans (Twitter - Mark Berman)
- McTaggart covered what these 10 years have meant to Altuve as well as Bregman’s current status in his latest notes (Astros.com)
- A young man was tragically murdered on his way from from an Astros game the other day, and the team paid tribute to him while his killer is still being sought (ABC 13)
Around the League
- The Olympics got off to a good start as Team USA Softball blanked Italy to win their first game of the tournament (MLB.com)
- Oakland’s City Council has approved terms for a new ballpark district, but the A’s and MLB sure seem to be headed towards relocation (ESPN)
- The Padres are looking to keep the NL West a three-team race and are willing to spend big to do it (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Speaking of trades, is Kris Bryant really on his way out of Chicago? (MLB.com)
- Things are looking up in Boston as Chris Sale has begun making rehab starts (MLB.com)