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Astros News
- Luis Garcia had himself a game last night as he shut down the Royals to even the series (Astros.com)
- After a lengthy rehab process Alex Bregman will finally return from the IL for this afternoon’s game (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Kyle Tucker has also returned and he is ready to get back on the horse (Astros.com)
- Speaking of Astros returning from the IL, Jose Urquidy worked four good innings in Sugar Land last night and will probably be good to go after another (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Meanwhile, Chas McCormick is headed to the IL, which opens up an avenue for Jake Meyers to seize the starting centerfielder position (The Athletic, $$$)
Around the League
- Yadier Molina has signed a $10 million extension for 2022, which he is billing as his final season (ESPN)
- How did the Padres, who looked like serious postseason contenders just a month ago, fall so far? (538 Sports)
- Has the trade deadline made games even less competitive? (FanGraphs)
- Good news for Oakland as it looks like Chris Bassitt is recovering well from the horrific injury he sustained when a liner hit of his face (Sports Illustrated)
- A judge has ruled that the Phillies can continue using the new-look Phanatic over the protests of the company that owns the original mascot design (ESPN)