Now at a season-best seven games above .500, the Astros are hoping to get some distance ahead of the Seattle Mariners.
Houston Astros News
Astros takeaways: Everyday LF Yordan Alvarez, regression from Ronel Blanco and more (NY Times)
In Praise of Yainer Diaz (Chipalatta)
Houston RHP Justin Verlander pleased with his three-inning rehab outing (YB)
Watch out’: Astros’ offense heats up in big weekend at Fenway
Astros takeaways: Observations from series sweep vs. Red Sox (Houston Chronicle)
Astros Skipper Says ‘Watch Out’ as Superstar Third Baseman Finds His Swing (SI)
AL West News
Halos: Angels’ Anthony Rendon Weighs in on Return To Nationals Park (YB)
Rangers: Too Little, Too Late For Texas Rangers Against New York Yankees (SI)
A’s: Athletics use big first inning to beat Blue Jays
Mariners: Mariners Breakdown: Looking back at an emphatic sweep (Seattle Sports)
MLB News
Judge’s 299th HR provides winning margin: ‘Such an incredible hitter’
Benches clear after Padres’ hard slide against Marlins
‘We needed this one badly’: Teoscar walks it off for Dodgers sweep
‘I have never seen that’: Padres’ win streak ends with HR called back
Down by 6 runs in 8th, Rockies rally to stun Braves
Here are the weirdest stats, plays from the past month in the Minors
Duran issues apology after directing homophobic slur at fan
Sunday Notes: Marlins Prospect Thomas White Is Chasing an 80-Grade Sweeper (FG)
Jackson Holliday Has Delivered a Welcome Jolt (FG)
Things Francisco Lindor Has Never Done (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
3B Joe Perez (25) struck out in his only major league appearance with Houston in 2022.