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A Payroll Refresher As The Trade Deadline Draws Near

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Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images There was a time this season, most recently the middle of June, when I thought the Astros would sell by the trade deadline. Or, at least, the likelihood was higher than being a buyer or standing pat. I mean, Alex Bregman will enter free agency this winter and pitchers are always in demand. That thinking to be fair was … [Read more...] about A Payroll Refresher As The Trade Deadline Draws Near

Jeff McNeil’s single in 10th falls in and lifts Mets over Braves 3-2 for 4-game winning streak

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-Jeff McNeil hit a winning single in the 10th inning on a fly ball that fell when Ramón Laureano overran it in the right-field corner, and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta 3-2 for their fourth straight win. Atlanta retired 17 straight batters before Pierce Johnson intentionally walked Pete Alonso with one out in the 10th. Mark Vientos struck out and McNeil lofted a fly that … [Read more...] about Jeff McNeil’s single in 10th falls in and lifts Mets over Braves 3-2 for 4-game winning streak

Stefon Diggs embracing veteran role in Texans’ receiving room

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Practice ends and Texans players start to head back to the locker room from the Methodist Training Center next to NRG Stadium. The wide receivers, however, stick behind and head to the juggs machines. Sometimes, it’s C.J. Stroud sticking around for a few more passes. Every so often, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. or rookie Kamari Lassiter hangs back to go over route … [Read more...] about Stefon Diggs embracing veteran role in Texans’ receiving room

Bradley extends scoreless streak to 23 innings, Lowe hits upper-deck homer, Rays rout Blue Jays 13-0

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Taj Bradley extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings in winning his fifth straight decision, Brandon Lowe homered into the upper deck and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0. Isaac Paredes had four RBIs and Alex Jackson drove in three as the Rays set a season high in runs and won for the 18th time in 30 games. Lowe went 4 for 4 with three RBIs and walked … [Read more...] about Bradley extends scoreless streak to 23 innings, Lowe hits upper-deck homer, Rays rout Blue Jays 13-0