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The Astros may have just doomed the Mariners' AL West hopes with latest move With Yordan Alvarez back in the Astros' lineup, the Mariners may find it that much harder to chip away at their lead in the AL West.
AUGUST 26 • SODOMOJO.COM
Yainer Diaz - Taking seat Tuesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Over his last 11 games, Diaz is slashing an impressive .333/.391/.476 with a pair of home runs, but he'll head to the bench for the second time in three contests nonetheless. Though Victor Caratini will get the nod behind the plate Tuesday, Diaz still appears to have a firm grasp on the No. 1 catcher job.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis' Zeke Wood suspended 80 games, Houston's Emilio Gonzalez for 56 for positive drug tests

Major League Baseball has suspended St. Louis pitcher Zeke Wood for 80 games and Houston catcher Emilio Gonzalez for 56 games following positive tests for performance-enhancing sub...
AUGUST 26 • Associated Press
Cam Smith - Fading into platoon role Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The Astros are holding Smith out of the lineup for a third straight matchup with a right-handed starter (Tanner Gordon), with the rookie's drop in playing time coming while he's slashing just .145/.203/.182 in August. Even if Smith is able to show improvement at the dish in his future starts, he may not get the chance to reclaim a full-time role over the final five weeks of the season after Houston reinstated Yordan Alvarez (hand) from the injured list Tuesday to make their corner-outfield ranks more crowded.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox Rival Getting Stronger With Injured Player Returning - NESN.com The path to the American League pennant just got a little bit harder for the Boston Red Sox. On Tuesday, the Houston Astros activated outfie...
AUGUST 26 • NESN.COM

Potential MLB Expansion? The Case For 9 Cities in 3 Countries

There is no shortage of MLB expansion candidates. Breaking down nine viable candidates.
AUGUST 26 • FOX SPORTS
Potential MLB Expansion? The Case For 9 Cities in 3 Countries

Astros' Yordan Alvarez returns from injury after 3 ½ months

Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list after recovering from a fractured right hand
AUGUST 26 • Associated Press
Astros get Yordan Alvarez back in lineup for first time in 100 games | Sporting News Yordan Alvarez is finally back in the Astros lineup.
AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Brice Matthews - Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Matthews to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Matthews was recalled last week but did not make an appearance during this most recent stint in the majors. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Yordan Alvarez (hand).
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan back, hitting 4th and starting in left HOUSTON -- The big man is back in the Astros’ lineup. Slugger Yordan Alvarez, who hasn’t played since May 2 because of a right hand fracture...
AUGUST 26 • MLB.COM
John Rooney - Out with elbow inflammation The Astros placed Rooney on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow inflammation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact He will be eligible to return Sept. 9, but with the nature of the injury, Rooney might need more time than that. The lefty reliever has made one appearance for Houston this season, surrendering one run over 1.1 frames.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
AJ Blubaugh - Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Blubaugh has made one start and two relief appearances for the Astros this season, yielding 11 runs (six earned) with a 15:3 K:BB over 13 innings. He will pitch out of the bullpen.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Activated, starting in left field The Astros activated Alvarez (hand) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez wound up missing nearly four months of action with a small fracture in his right hand. He is starting in left field and batting cleanup in Tuesday's game against the Rockies. Alvarez slashed only .210/.306/.340in 29 games earlier this season before getting hurt.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Elias brings back former draft pick in Orioles' waiver addition Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias dusted off the playbook for his 2018 draft with the Houston Astros, as the Orioles announced on...
AUGUST 26 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM
Astros reliever claimed by Orioles after horrific stretch | Sporting News August was not Shawn Dubin's month.
AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Astros' Carlos Correa sends encouraging message to struggling Cam Smith | Sporting News Carlos Correa says the Astros' rookie reminds him of a younger version of himself.
AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Jake Meyers - Beginning rehab assignment Manager Joe Espada said Meyers (calf) will report to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The outfielder landed on the shelf with a calf strain just before the All-Star break in July and is now entering the final stage of his rehab program. Depending how many games Meyers needs to get back up to speed, he could rejoin the Astros as early as this weekend versus the Angels.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Meyers - Beginning rehab assignment Manager Joe Espada said Meyers (calf) will report to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The outfielder landed on the shelf with a calf strain just before the All-Star break in July and is now entering the final stage of his rehab program. Depending how many games Meyers needs to get back up to speed, he could rejoin the Astros as early as this weekend versus the Angels.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Astros urged to make move on struggling Cam Smith | Sporting News While Houston Astros rookie Cam Smith continues to fall into a slump this season, could the team make a move on him before the start of the...
AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rockies take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Colorado Rockies are looking to stop their four-game skid with a victory against the Houston Astros
AUGUST 26 • Associated Press
Astros receive good news surrounding the return of Yordan Alvarez | Sporting News The Cuban slugger has been out since May with a fractured hand.
AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Luis Garcia - Roughed up in latest rehab start Garcia struck out six and allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in a rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Corpus Christi.
Impact Through his first seven rehab starts across stops with four different affiliates, Garcia accrued a 2.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB in 19.2 innings, but he may have taken a step back Tuesday in his bid for a return from the 60-day injured list. Though Garcia was able to get stretched out to 84 pitches, he lacked command while giving up three extra-base hits -- including two home runs -- and generating just three groundouts. On Saturday, manager Joe Espada told MLB.com that the Astros were still deciding on Garcia's next steps, but since Houston isn't listing him among its starters for its three-game series with Colorado to begin the week, the right-hander is presumably headed for another rehab outing.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Garcia - Roughed up in latest rehab start Garcia struck out six and allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in a rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Corpus Christi.
Impact Through his first seven rehab starts across stops with four different affiliates, Garcia accrued a 2.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB in 19.2 innings, but he may have taken a step back Tuesday in his bid for a return from the 60-day injured list. Though Garcia was able to get stretched out to 84 pitches, he lacked command while giving up three extra-base hits -- including two home runs -- and generating just three groundouts. On Saturday, manager Joe Espada told MLB.com that the Astros were still deciding on Garcia's next steps, but since Houston isn't listing him among its starters for its three-game series with Colorado to begin the week, the right-hander is presumably headed for another rehab outing.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Astros finally getting healthier as Rockies come to town Deadspin | Astros finally getting healthier as Rockies come to town
AUGUST 25 • DEADSPIN.COM
Astros are about to face a tough decision when Yordan Alvarez returns The Houston Astros have been without Yordan Alvarez since the beginning of May. He went on the injured list with right hand inflammation on...
AUGUST 25 • FANSIDED.COM
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