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Astros News
- Odorrizzi had himself a game, but the only reward he got was a loss after the Astros failed to score a run for the second straight game (Astros.com)
- Urquidy has been activated from the IL and will get the ball for Friday’s opener against the Padres (Astros.com)
- But the real question is what role he could see in October (The Athletic, $$$)
- Correa recently talked contracts and free agency, noting that he would like to stay with Houston if the stars align (Astros.com)
- Meet Elvis Rodriguez, the Astros organization’s newest hitting coach (Item Live)
Around the League
- The Dodgers have reclaimed first place in the NL West as the race for that division looks like it’ll be a good one in September (MLB.com)
- But there’s some collective breath holding as Scherzer left that one early with a tight hammy, though he made it sound like it wouldn’t be a big deal (ESPN)
- Here are the toughest schedules left for postseason contenders (MLB.com)
- Always love when returning service members surprise their families at a ball game (Twitter - Baseball Bros)