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Astros News
- Yordan returned from the paternity list last night and brought the noise with him, powering the Astros to a 9-6 comeback win over the A’s (Astros.com)
- And you can watch the highlights from that glorious victory right here (MLB Video)
- It may be the last one but this week has the potential to be the most important one the Astros face before the All Star Break (Apollo Houston)
- There are whispers that Craig Kimbrel may be a trade target for Houston this season (MLB.com)
- Gary Pettis made an emotional return to the Minute Maid Park after a year-long struggle with cancer (Astros.com)
- This new line of mixed font caps from New Era seriously makes me wonder who’s in charge over there (Houston Chronicle)
Around the League
- Turns out that Ohtani is not the first two-way all star, but you need to dig back into Negro League history for that info (MLB.com)
- The A’s Matt Olson has agreed to participate in the Home Run Derby this year (ESPN)
- Anthony Rendon is headed to the IL for the third time as the Angels continue to have trouble keeping their stars not named Ohtani healthy (MLB Trade Rumors)
- This catch by Billy Hamilton in Minnesota last night looks like one of the most fun plays of 2021 (MLB.com)