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Astros News
- It took a little while but the Astros turned what looked like a loss into a tense and satisfying win as they tossed a little more dirt on the rest of the division (Astros.com)
- The game featured five solid innings from Odorizzi, who had some colorful language to describe his feelings about getting pulled early (Astros.com)
- Kendall Graveman recently talked about the “ebbs and flows” of the season and how his performance has been effected by that (The Athletic, $$$)
- Ben Verlander recently got into a spat with a fan complaining that JV isn’t visible in the Astros’ dugout even though he’s injured, but does the fan have a point? (Houston Sportsmap)
- Joe Smith may not be on the Astros anymore, but he’s still doing good work in the area with his Huntington’s Disease charity (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
Around the League
- The Hall of Fame ceremony for the Class of 2020 gets underway today, so expect a lot of Jeter hype (MLB.com)
- And here’s how to watch the ceremony if you’re so inclined (MLB.com)
- Speaking of Cooperstown, why isn’t there a single Asian player in the Hall? (NBC News)
- The Blue Jays are making a run for the AL WC, and their 6-game winning streak is certainly fueling that (MLB.com)
- And Yankees fans have to be feeling more than a little nervous after Gerrit Cole left his most recent start with hamstring tightness (MLB.com)
- Jacob deGrom had a small tear in his UCL that he apparently healed through the power of positive thinking? (ESPN)
- Charlie Morton got himself another sweet little payday, signing back on with the Braves for $20 million next season and a club option for 2023 (Sports Illustrated)