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Verlander set for 2nd rehab start this week, could rejoin Astros after that

Aug. 12, 2024 19:03 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander is set to make his second minor league rehab start this week and could rejoin the Houston Astros' rotation after that. The 41-year-old right-hander took his first step toward returning to the Astros by pitching three innings for Triple-A...

Justin Verlander set to throw another bullpen as he works his way back from neck injury for Astros

Jul. 19, 2024 20:52 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Houston righty Justin Verlander is expected to throw another bullpen session on Saturday as the three-time Cy Young winner tries to work his way back from neck discomfort that landed him on the injured list a month ago. Houston manager Joe Espada said Verlander and...

Semien replaces Altuve as AL All-Star starting second baseman, Santander and Castro added to roster

Jul. 11, 2024 22:32 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Semien of the host Texas Rangers will replace Houston's Jose Altuve as the American League's starting second baseman for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball said Thursday that Altuve will rest his left hand, which has been sore since he...

Juan Soto joins Daddy Yankee and Kyle Tucker teams with Travis Scott on Topps Series 2 cards

Jun. 12, 2024 10:01 AM EDT

Juan Soto has been on baseball cards with Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts. But this one, well, this one was a little different for Soto. This one had the New York Yankees slugger and Puerto Rican musician Daddy Yankee. ...

Astros pitchers Javier, Urquidy undergo Tommy John surgery; Kyle Tucker goes to injured list

Jun. 07, 2024 21:53 PM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy both underwent Tommy John surgery this week, the team disclosed Friday. The Astros also placed outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right shin. The team didn't make an...