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Astros officially hire ex-Cardinals AGM as new general manager

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Despite reportedly having their eye on Milwaukee Brewers executive Matt Kleine, the Houston Astros are trusting a different National League Central squad to lead their front office. St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager Randy Flores will occupy the vacant general manager position in Space City, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The retired left-handed relief […] The post Astros officially hire ex-Cardinals AGM as new general manager appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox are making 1 big change after their impressive season

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Chicago White Sox games are going to be sounding a lot different next season. The White Sox have decided not to bring back John Schriffen as their television play-by-play announcer, Lamond Pope of The Chicago Tribune reported on Monday. Schriffen was in the final season of his contract with the team, and Chicago has reportedly … The post White Sox are making 1 big change after their impressive season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Josh Naylor hands Astros crucial loss in stunning ending to Mariners win

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The Seattle Mariners kept their playoff hopes alive Wednesday night, rallying for a dramatic 6-5, 10-inning comeback over the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park thanks to Josh Naylor’s RBI single that drove Randy Arozarena in for the winning run. The loss left Houston at 78-80, tied with the Texas Rangers for first place in the […] The post Josh Naylor hands Astros crucial loss in stunning ending to Mariners win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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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Astros’ Jose Altuve shares encouraging injury update on Saturday

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve provided an encouraging update on Saturday as he continues recovery from a Grade 2 left oblique strain suffered on May 16 against the Texas Rangers after an awkward swing. He was placed on the 10-day injured list following the injury. Altuve said he feels the current strain is less […] The post Astros’ Jose Altuve shares encouraging injury update on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Astros Get Jose Altuve News Before Cubs Game

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On Saturday afternoon, the Houston Astros will play the second game of their series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.The Astros are coming off a 4-2 win on Friday.That said, the team has been without future Hall of Famer Jose Altuve since May 16. Jose Altuve will be placed on IL with Grade 2 […] The post Houston Astros Get Jose Altuve News Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Astros’ Jose Altuve officially lands on IL with oblique injury

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As it’s been a dreadful start for the Houston Astros this season in comparison to the expectations that were given to them before the season, injuries have no doubt been a huge problem, with the latest news on that front another big blow. While Astros star Jose Altuve suffered an injury in the team’s 4-1 […] The post Astros’ Jose Altuve officially lands on IL with oblique injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Jose Altuve injury deals injury blow to Houston amid rough start to season

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The Houston Astros suffered another potential setback Saturday after Jose Altuve exited Houston’s 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers with soreness on his left side. Astros manager Joe Espada said Altuve will undergo an MRI on Sunday after the veteran infielder appeared injured while grounding into a double play in the eighth inning. Altuve took […] The post Astros’ Jose Altuve injury deals injury blow to Houston amid rough start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“I’ll Defend Jose Altuve to the Grave”; “He Deserves His Boos” – Fans Split After Ex-Astros Skipper Addresses $125M Star’s Sign-Stealing Scandal Role

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Astros' former manager Dusty Baker threw his weight behind long-serving disciple Jose Altuve while reflecting on the team's sign-stealing incident

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Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo

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Jose Altuve is a nine-time All-Star and a member of two World Series-winning teams with the Houston Astros. Altuve has become a popular name in the city of Houston, and the Houston Zoo is now paying tribute to Altuve in a unique way. The zoo announced that it named a new baby monkey Tuve in … The post Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jose Altuve had the worst whiff of the season against Shohei Ohtani

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Jose Altuve may want to avoid social media for the next day or so. The Houston Astros icon got clowned on Tuesday for one of the worst swings and misses of his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. To make matters worse for the Astros star, his miserable strikeout … The post Jose Altuve had the worst whiff of the season against Shohei Ohtani appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Watch Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani humiliate Jose Altuve with nasty strikeout

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Shohei Ohtani delivered another electric moment Tuesday night, even as the Los Angeles Dodgers fell 2–1 to the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Dodgers’ superstar kept his team within reach behind a strong outing, but one strikeout against Jose Altuve quickly became the lasting image of the matchup. Ohtani controlled much of the […] The post Watch Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani humiliate Jose Altuve with nasty strikeout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve

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Jose Altuve haters were eating good on Tuesday night. Altuve and the Houston Astros played Tuesday at home against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the fifth inning at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Altuve ended up producing one of the most humiliating moments of his entire career. Batting against the Dodgers superstar … The post Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Houston Astros Let Go Of 3-Year MLB Player Before Dodgers Game

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On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros will continue their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home) in Texas.They are coming off an 8-3 loss on Monday.Dustin Harris did not play in the game.Astros Let Go Of 3-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Monday’s game, the Astros announced that they had designated Harris for assignment.Chandler Rome of […] The post Houston Astros Let Go Of 3-Year MLB Player Before Dodgers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are witnessing Yoshinobu Yamamoto carve out a Hall-of-Fame career. He’s even edged out Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes in one telling stat. This despite Yamamoto playing in fewer games. Yamamoto has pitched through 24 quality starts compared to the Skenes’ 23. Yet the former is younger and again, has played in […] The post Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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