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MLB July 20, 2024

Justin Verlander to throw another bullpen session as he works back from injury

Houston's Justin Verlander is expected to throw another bullpen session as he tries to work his way back from neck discomfort.

Houston Astros July 19, 2024

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.

Houston Astros July 6, 2024

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.

Philadelphia Phillies July 2, 2024

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.

Houston Astros May 15, 2024

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.

Houston Astros May 15, 2024

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.

Houston Astros May 14, 2024

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.

Justin Verlander May 8, 2024

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.

Baltimore Orioles May 1, 2024

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.

Houston Astros April 30, 2024

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.

Chicago Cubs April 25, 2024

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.