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Astros News
- The Astros should be looking at relievers with the deadline approaching, so who looks like they could be a target for Houston? (The Athletic, $$$)
- Francis Marte has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Sugar Land by the Astros (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado have been activated from the paternity and bereavement lists, respectively (Twitter - Mark Berman)
Around the League
- Dave Roberts isn’t holding out a lot of hope that Trevor Bauer will be back with the team after his administrative leave ends (ESPN)
- Sixto Sanchez is headed to the IL after an MRI revealed a tear in his shoulder (MLB Trade Rumors)
- The Cubs are on a 10-game losing streak and ain’t nobody having fun anymore (MLB.com)
- They did pick up Robinson Chirinos yesterday though, so at least they have that going for them (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Maybe announcers should stop trying to make heavy statements while Nick Castellanos is batting (Sporting News)
- Fernando Tatis had himself a nice little defensive play last night (MLB.com)