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MLB playoff watch: X-factors for every contender

One player for each team whose contribution in the second half might determine his club's postseason fate.

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Astros’ Joey Loperfido stuns with incredible barehanded catch in win over Twins

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido is going viral after his impressive barehanded, juggling catch in the eighth inning of Friday's win over the Minnesota Twins.

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Shohei Ohtani! Juan Soto! Francisco Lindor? Home Run Derby wish list

Gunnar Henderson is in the Home Run Derby and Aaron Judge is out. If everyone else is fair game, who would make for the most entertaining contest? Deesha Thosar makes her picks.

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MLB suspends Astros' Ronel Blanco 10 games with fine after sticky substance ejection

Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco was suspended 10 games by MLB and issued an undisclosed fine after his ejection due to a sticky substance in his glove Tuesday night.

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Astros' Ronel Blanco had 'the stickiest stuff' felt on glove since crackdown, ump says

First-base umpire Erich Bacchus talked about what he felt on Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco's glove before the player was ejected over a foreign substance.

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Astros' Ronel Blanco ejected due to foreign substance on hand, faces 10-game suspension

Ronel Blanco, who has been a diamond in the rough for the Houston Astros this season, was ejected on Tuesday for the use of a foreign substance.

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The Astros are loaded but they keep losing. Could they become sellers?

Houston's GM might not be able to envision his club being a seller at the trade deadline, but after its lopsided loss to the Yankees on Tuesday, the rest of us sure can, Deesha Thosar writes.

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Three reasons why Brewers' William Contreras is the best catcher in baseball

William Contreras doesn't draw the headlines, but for the better part of a year, he's quietly been MLB's best catcher. Here's why.

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Astros' Jose Abreu getting sent to A-ball after tumultuous start to season

The Houston Astros are sending Jose Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP and 2014 Rookie of the Year, down to A-ball amid his .099 batting average early in the season.

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Cubs pitcher forced to change glove due to white in American flag patch: 'Just representing my country'

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Luke Little was forced to change his glove Wednesday night due to the white in his American Flag patch on his glove.

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Former Astros prospect dead at 24 after traffic wreck in Dominican Republic

Former Houston Astros pitching prospect Ronny Garcia was killed in a traffic wreck in the Dominican Republic less than a week before his new team's season starts.

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MLB Buy or Sell: Braves fine sans Strider? Trout staying put? Phillies in trouble?

Rowan Kavner's latest buy/sell looks at a young hitter making the leap to stardom, Mike Trout’s future in Anaheim, whether there's a new worst team in baseball and more.

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Controversial MLB umpire ripped after brutal strike calls: 'Fire this guy'

Angel Hernandez has always had a reputation for being one of the worst umpires in baseball, but Friday night may have been his worst performance yet.

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Astros' Justin Verlander says evolution of pitching the 'biggest' factor in wave of injuries

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is hoping Major League Baseball acts fast to address the recent wave of injuries plaguing pitchers this season.

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Jerry Grote, World Series-champion catcher with the Mets, dead at 81

Jerry Grote, a former New York Mets catcher who won a World Series with the team, died at a Texas hospital on Sunday, according to a team spokesman. He was 81.

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Astros' Ronel Blanco throws no-hitter vs Blue Jays in 8th career start

Ronel Blanco, 30, making just his eighth career start for the Houston Astros, threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 10-0 win.

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New Yankees star Juan Soto preserves Opening Day win with game-saving defense in 9th inning

There's a reason why the New York Yankees acquired All-Star Juan Soto — it wasn't exactly for his defense, but that's what was on display on Opening Day.

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5 Opening Day parties happening across the country in 2024

MLB Opening Day is full of baseball, food and of course, parties. On March 28, several cities hosting opening day will hold celebrations for fans before the games begin.

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Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt make Savannah Bananas debut in Houston

Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt made their Savannah Bananas debut on Saturday night as they continued to their World Tour against the Party Animals.

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Astros' Justin Verlander to start 2024 season on injured list: 'It’s just a timing issue'

Shoulder inflammation will keep Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander out for the start of the season, with manager Joe Espada confirming that he will be placed on the injured list.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces his tenure will end after current contract expires

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that once his current contract ends in January 2029, there will be another commissioner.

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Astros sign Jose Altuve to $125 million extension

The Houston Astros and Jose Altuve have agreed to a five-year extension worth $125 million that will kick in next year.

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Longtime MLB manager Jimy Williams dead at 80

Jimy Williams, the long-time MLB manager with 910 career wins between three different teams, has passed away at age 80. Williams managed the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Astros.

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Billy Wagner misses out on Baseball Hall of Fame election by excruciatingly close margin

Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star and one of the best relievers of his era, missed out on being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by only a few votes.

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Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer voted into Baseball Hall of Fame on first ballot as new class announced

Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were officially elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

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California Senate candidates gang up on lone Republican on stage during debate: 'Always a Dodger'

The three Democrat candidates for U.S. Senate from California took aim at the lone Republican on stage during the debate, accusing the former baseball star of dodging questions.

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Five-time MLB All-Star closer Josh Hader agrees to record-breaking deal with Astros: report

The Houston Astros have reportedly made their elite bullpen even better by agreeing to a five-year deal with five-time All-Star Josh Hader.

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Al Michaels throws shade at Astros after trash-can banging sound heard during 'Thursday Night Football'

The sports world will never forget what the Houston Astros did in 2017, but just in case, Al Michaels gave everyone a reminder on Thursday night.

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Ex-Astro faces sign-stealing backlash after ripping Yoshinobu Yamamoto's historic deal with Dodgers

Josh Reddick isn't quite sure how Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the biggest contract for an MLB pitcher, but fans aren't quite sure of the legitimacy of his 2017 World Series ring.

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Astros name Joe Espada manager to replace Dusty Baker

The Houston Astros on Monday introduced Joe Espada as their next manager. He will take over for Dusty Baker who retired following their team's ALCS loss.

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World Series MVP Corey Seager throws shade at Astros' Alex Bregman during Rangers' parade

The Houston Astros won the AL West over the Texas Rangers on the final day of the season, but the runners-up eventually got the last laugh.