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Michael Brantley - Slow progress in recovery Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Brantley is in the "same spot" with his recovery from right shoulder discomfort since initially landing on the injured list June 28, Bri...

Impact Baker indicated that Brantley appeared to take a step forward after he was cleared to hit last Thursday, but the 35-year-old had to be shut back down while he continued to experience discomfort. With that in mind, Brantley doesn't look like he'll be ready to come off the IL following the All-Star break, and a clearer timeline for his return likely won't be available until he resumes baseball activities.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Expected back Thursday Astros general manager James Click said he expects Alvarez (hand) to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's doubleheader with the Yankees, Adam Wexler of Spo...

Impact Click noted that Alvarez will hit on the field at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, and if his inflamed right hand responds well to the activity, the slugger could also take part in some defensive drills. Alvarez missed the Astros' final seven games before the All-Star break due to the injury and was forced to withdraw from the Midsummer Classic.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lance McCullers Jr. - Set for first rehab start McCullers (forearm) is scheduled to make a rehab start Friday for Double-A Corpus Christi, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact McCullers is expected to toss two innings Friday in San Antonio in what will mark his first game action since October, when he exited in Game 4 of the Astros' ALDS matchup with the White Sox due to forearm discomfort. Given the length of his absence, the right-hander will need to make multiple starts during his rehab assignment while gradually upping his pitch count. He could be ready to make his return from the 60-day injured list at some point around mid-August.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander interview with brother, Ben Verlander on the All-Star red carpet | Flippin' Bats

Justin Verlander interview with brother, Ben Verlander on the All-Star red carpet | Flippin' Bats

JULY 19, 2022 • Fox Sports

The A's lone All-Star was set to fly commercial to LA — until a division rival saved the day How cheap are the Athletics? Just ask pitcher Paul Blackburn, who got bailed out by the hated Astros

JULY 19, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

MLB odds: Best and worst teams against the spread at All-Star break

The MLB All-Star break is here! Here is a quick look at the best and worst teams against the spread from the first half.

MLB odds: Best and worst teams against the spread at All-Star break

Houston Astros vs New York Yankees Box Score - July 21, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Houston Astros take on the New York Yankees at 5:10pm UTC on July 21, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analy...

JULY 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suit yourself: Baker buys new threads for All-Star coaches

The All-Star Game suits Dusty Baker — or more precisely, his coaching staff

JULY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Tucker - Slugs 18th homer Tucker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact Tucker tallied his 18th home run of the season by taking Adam Oller yard in the first inning. It was his third long ball in his last 14 games, during which time he's also racked up 11 RBI and seven runs scored despite hitting just .226. Tucker has had a very season, already setting a career-high in stolen bases while pacing to break the 100 RBI threshold in a season for the first time in his career.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Peña - Pops 13th homer Pena went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact Pena took Adam Oller yard in the fifth inning to record his 13th homer of the season. In seven games since returning from health and safety protocols, Pena has hit .207 with four RBI and two runs scored. Despite the slow stretch, Pena has still maintained a .263/.310/.454 across 284 plate appearances on the season.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why FanDuel Sportsbook users are upset over Jose Altuve prop bet confusion We explain why FanDuel Sportsbook users were not happy last week when FanDuel, declared a loss on Jose Altuve's hit prop.

JULY 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Int'l prospect to All-Star: Valdez earns well-deserved nod HOUSTON -- In less than a year, Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will have started Game 1 of the World Series and participated in the All-S...

JULY 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

MLB Draft 2022: What to know about every first-round pick

The first round of the MLB Draft brought more than a few surprises. Jake Mintz offers a few things to know about every pick.

MLB Draft 2022: What to know about every first-round pick

Andrew Taylor - Final pick of Day 1 The Astros have selected Taylor with the 80th overall pick in the 2022 first-year player draft.

Impact A 6-foot-5 righty from Central Michigan, Taylor threw his deceptive low-90s fastball almost 80 percent of the time. His changeup shows promise and he also throws a couple breaking balls with average command/control. Taylor's skinny, tall frame creates uncomfortable angles for hitters.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB All-Star Game 2022: Sights, sounds from MLB Draft

The 2022 MLB Draft kicked off Sunday with the first two rounds of the three-day event in L.A. Here are the highlights.

MLB All-Star Game 2022: Sights, sounds from MLB Draft

Stillwater's Drew Gilbert selected in first round by Houston Astros The 21-year-old outfielder was taken 28th overall by the Astros.

JULY 18, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Jake Odorizzi - Fans five in no-decision Odorizzi allowed three runs on five hits and a hit batsman while striking out five in 5.1 innings in a 4-3 loss Sunday against Oakland. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Odorizzi was excellent through the first five innings, holding Oakland scoreless and retiring the side in order three times. After getting the first batter out in the sixth, he gave up a solo shot to Ramon Laureano and then consecutive singles and was taken out. After walking seven batters in his first three starts, the 32-year-old has issued just seven free passes in his last seven outings, spanning 39 innings. In that time he has a 2.31 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 31 strikeouts.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout and Justin Verlander out for MLB All-Star Game, 4 players added Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will miss the MLB All-Star Game. Four players were added as re...

JULY 17, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Vogt's clutch at-bats keys A's comeback win over Houston Astros The unofficial first half of the regular season has been a nightmare at times for the Oakland A’s. But at least they can say it ended on a p...

JULY 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Vogt, A's wrap up shaky first half by beating Astros

Stephen Vogt hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics wrapped up a shaky first half by beating the Houston Astros 4-3

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole, Carpenter send Yanks over Red Sox 13-2; Sale hurt

Gerrit Cole brushed back Rafael Devers and struck out 12, Matt Carpenter drove in three more runs and the New York Yankees pounded the Red Sox 13-2 after Boston ace Chris Sale brok...

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Box Score - July 17, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Houston Astros take on the Oakland Athletics at 6:10pm UTC on July 17, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and anal...

JULY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yordan Alvarez - Resumes hitting Astros manager Dusty Baker said Alvarez (hand) will do some hitting Sunday for the first time since landing on the injured list a week ago, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez's inflamed right hand will prevent him from partaking in All-Star festivities during the upcoming week, so rather than heading to Los Angeles for the Midsummer Classic, the 25-year-old slugger will remain in Houston to receive treatment. Baker said that he's hopeful to have Alvarez available for the Astros' doubleheader with the Yankees on Thursday to open the team's second-half slate, but Alvarez's availability for either contest will hinge on how his hand responds to hitting activities over the next few days.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martín Maldonado - Smacks grand slam in win Maldonado went 1-for-3 with the third grand slam of his career Saturday in the Astros' 5-0 win over the Athletics.

Impact The veteran catcher's second-inning long ball with the bases loaded proved to be the decisive play Saturday, as right-hander Justin Verlander (six shutout innings) and the Houston bullpen kept the Oakland bats quiet throughout the night. Maldonaodo is now up to nine home runs of the season, putting him within striking distance of the career-high 14 he slugged in 2017 with the Angels.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros and Athletics play to determine series winner

The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS