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The Houston Astros have activated outfielder Kyle Tucker, who was on the IL for three months with a fractured shin. However, it was only recently confirmed that it was a fracture. On June 3rd, when he fouled a ball off his right shin against the St. Louis Cardinals, he was initially diagnosed with a contusion. Astros Reinstate Kyle Tucker From Injured List … [Read more...] about Astros All-Star Outfielder Activated From 60-Day IL

Justin Verlander has struggled since coming off the injured list, but for the Astros to make a deep postseason run, they need their ace at his best. Nineteen seasons pitching in the majors, the three-time Cy Young Award winner knows when he has it and when he does not. Justin Verlander has not had it since returning from a two-month injured list stint for an unspecified neck … [Read more...] about How Struggling Ace Could Derail Astros Postseason Hopes

Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker’s return appears imminent after missing nearly three months with what has become a controversial shin injury. Tucker has not played in a major league game since fouling a ball off his right shin in a June 3rd game against the Cardinals. Houston has long maintained that he suffered a “deep bone bruise” or a “shin contusion,” but The Athletic reports … [Read more...] about Injured Astros Outfielder Return Imminent Amid Injury Confusion

Heading into the last month of fantasy baseball, you should look for any edge. Whether it is DFS or a season-long fantasy league, you should take advantage of trends.  While most of these players will be taken in your league or will end up being the chalk for your DFS tournament, here are some historically dominant players in September. Historically Dominant Fantasy Pitchers In … [Read more...] about Fantasy Baseball: Historically Dominant Players In September

In a move aimed at bolstering their outfield depth, the Houston Astros are reportedly close to signing a seasoned veteran recently let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers. MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reports that the Astros are nearing a deal with Jason Heyward. With a proven track record and solid defensive play, Houston’s impending addition could provide a boost to the lineup as they … [Read more...] about Astros Near Deal with Veteran Outfielder Recently Released by Dodgers