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Astros Scratch Lance McCullers Jr. From Monday's Start, Place Him on 15-Day IL
The Astros have scratched right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from Monday night's start and placed him on the 15-Day injured list with a right foot sprain.

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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. out with sprained foot, Ryan Gusto to start
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Injury-riddled Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. dealt devastating new setback

Rays and Astros rising, Giants in strong position

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MLB Power Rankings: Rays and Astros rising, Giants in strong position after Rafael Devers trade
The White Sox turned the page on Andrew Vaughn last week by trading him to the Brewers for right-hander Aaron Civale. A former top prospect, Vaughn has regressed in recent years and was hitting .189 with a .531 OPS through 48 games this season. While Vaughn’s handling was likely botched in the first place, both sides are probably better off apart.

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Rafael Devers trade: MLB world reacts as Red Sox send All-Star to Giants
Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to Giants in stunning MLB blockbuster

Cam Smith walks it off for Astros in Ninth

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Cam Smith, Astros walk off Twins in thriller
Rookie Cam Smith bounced a first-pitch, walk-off single into center field, and the Houston Astros topped the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Saturday to secure the three-game series.

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Rookie Cam Smith hits walkoff single to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins
Cam Smith walks it off for the Astros in the 9th
Astros' Rotation Takes Another Hit as Veteran Starter Heads to the IL
The Houston Astros took yet another hit to their starting rotation on Monday, as according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome ...
First-Place Astros Hit With Disappointing News on Playoff Hero Pitcher
One of the Houston Astros' best pitchers who has recently been beset by injuries got more tough news about his health on ...
Astros rotation woes continue as veteran pitcher suffers another setback
The hits just keep coming in the form of injuries to the Houston Astros roster. On Monday, the club announced that Lance ...
Astros at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 16
It’s Monday, June 16 and the Astros (41-30) take on the Athletics (29-44). Lance McCullers is slated to take the mound for ...
Astros vs. Athletics Prediction, Odds, Picks - June 16
Preview the June 16 matchup between the Houston Astros and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and ...
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. sidelined with sprained foot, rookie Ryan Gusto to start
The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right foot ahead of his ...
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Houston Astros at Athletics: How to watch first game in Sacramento as Ryan Gusto gets start
Right-hander Ryan Gusto (4-3, 4.56 ERA) will start for Houston after scheduled starter Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the ...
Houston Astros Should Watch Trade Status of New Chicago White Sox Starter
Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week ...
Astros sweep 3-game series against Twins after 2-1 victory
Victor Caratini had a sacrifice fly in the ninth and Mauricio Dubón hit a walk-off single with two out in the 10th to help ...
Astros shuffle rotation, ride momentum into series opener vs. A's
The Houston Astros are a season-best 11 games over .500 after stringing together five straight victories but an unexpected rotation shakeup on Monday presents a new challenge.