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Rangers stun Astros with bonkers 8-run barrage in first inning

The Texas Rangers are bringing down the hammer against their in-state rivals! The Rangers have had a frustrating season so far, struggling to gain any sort of momentum. Against the Houston Astros, though, Texas turned it up a notch, finding a rhythm that they haven’t really seen all that much this season. Joc Pederson’s three-run […] The post Rangers stun Astros with bonkers 8-run barrage in first inning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros Make MLB History as Rookie Finishes No-Hitter in Debut

Christmas came on Memorial Day for the Houston Astros, who completed the first no-hitter in two seasons. Alimber Santa froze Brandon Nimmo on a backdoor sweeper, which survived an ABS challenge, to complete the 18th no-hitter in franchise history. Alimber Santa completes the combined no-hitter for the @Astros! This is the 18th no-hitter thrown in […] The post Astros Make MLB History as Rookie Finishes No-Hitter in Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

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2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 14: Tigers, Mets looking like trade deadline sellers

The MLB Power Rankings are back for Memorial Day as the standings finally begin to take shape. As teams approach 60 games played, trade-deadline plans are becoming a bigger talking point. Both the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets are at the center of that, and the power rankings reflect their demise. Where is your […] The post 2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 14: Tigers, Mets looking like trade deadline sellers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Tatsuya Imai, 2 relievers combine to no-hit Rangers

The Houston Astros have thrown a combined no-hitter against the Texas Rangers! They won the game 9-0, taking the series opener to move their winning streak to four games. Tatsuya Imai started the no-hitter for the Astros, with Steven Okert and Alimber Santa finishing it off. TATSUYA IMAI, STEVEN OKERT, AND ALIMBER SANTA COMBINE FOR […] The post Astros’ Tatsuya Imai, 2 relievers combine to no-hit Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros rookies complete a side quest while still dressed for game day

Houston Astros rookies might have seen this one brewing. During Houston’s recent trip to the Windy City for a series against the Chicago Cubs, the Astros gave their rookies an assignment that was completely unrelated to baseball, and it was getting the team its coffee fix. ‘It was a simple task, but one that had … The post Astros rookies complete a side quest while still dressed for game day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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MLB Games Today: Full Schedule, TV Channels, Start Times & More for May 25

Find today’s MLB schedule for May 25, including game times, TV channels, and streaming information for all matchups.

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World Series Champion Playing For Chicago Cubs Minor League Team

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Houston Astros (at home) by a score of 8-5.After a strong start to the season, the Cubs are currently in the middle of an eight-game losing streak.Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “The Chicago Cubs, who opened the week with a 15-game home winning streak, their longest […] The post World Series Champion Playing For Chicago Cubs Minor League Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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Alex Bregman shares obvious message amid Cubs’ 8-game losing streak

The Chicago Cubs were defeated once again on Sunday, losing by a final score of 8-5 to the Houston Astros. Not only was Chicago swept by Houston in the three-game series, but the Cubs have now dropped eight consecutive games. Third baseman Alex Bregman shared a message following the defeat, via Marquee Sports Network. “We […] The post Alex Bregman shares obvious message amid Cubs’ 8-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Ian Happ benching continues vs. Astros as Craig Counsell keeps mixing up lineup

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak, falling to 29-23 on the season. As they close out their series against the Houston Astros, manager Craig Counsell has decided to shake up the lineup. What hasn’t changed is Ian Happ being on the bench, as the outfielder will sit for a […] The post Cubs’ Ian Happ benching continues vs. Astros as Craig Counsell keeps mixing up lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Jose Altuve injury update puts him on path to return soon

The Houston Astros have struggled mightily this season, putting themselves in a big hole if they want to get back to the playoffs. Injuries have played a part in that demise, especially to some of their top pitchers as well as Jose Altuve. Standout designated hitter Yordan Alvarez also picked up an injury on Saturday, […] The post Astros’ Jose Altuve injury update puts him on path to return soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball Closer Confidential for Week 9 2026: Save Situations, Job Battles & Waiver Targets

Five closers on the IL simultaneously. Josh Hader needs five more rehab outings. The Twins just set a record for most different pitchers earning saves — in the second full month of the season. Pour yourself something strong. The save landscape heading into Memorial Day weekend looks less like a ...

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Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Cubs’ recent struggles

The Chicago Cubs have shown major signs of ranking with the elite teams in the National League. While the season is just 52 games old, the Cubs have already had two 10-game winning streaks. They also reeled off 15 straight wins at Wrigley Field earlier in the year. “I think no matter how well they […] The post Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Cubs’ recent struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Friday’s win against the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, fans are wondering if the issue is something to be worried about or not. With the Astros dealing with an immense amount of injuries, the last thing the team needs is one to their best hitter in Alvarez, as his status […] The post Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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