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Houston Astros Release Former AL MVP José Abreu

Houston Astros release former AL MVP José Abreu due to declining performance. Uncertain future in baseball.

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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS

Nathan Eovaldi remained perfect this postseason, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis García helped the Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series

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The Astros Own the Rangers’ Ballpark, and Are Now in Control of the ALCS

Houston’s consecutive thumpings have evened the ALCS with Texas 2–2. Can the Rangers regain momentum? Or are the Astros just too good?

Sports Illustrated

Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4

José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4

The Independent UK

Rangers’ Marcus Semien Was Bizarrely Tagged Out By the Batting Glove in His Back Pocket

The Rangers outfielder was caught by José Abreu on a rather strange play at first base.

Sports Illustrated

Rangers’ Risky Bet on a Rusty Max Scherzer Opens the Door to Astros in ALCS

The 39-year-old made his first start in more than a month in Game 3. The decision may have let the defending World Series champions back into a tight series.

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Abreu homers again to power Astros past Twins 3-2 and into 7th straight ALCS

José Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins

The Independent UK

Astros Continue to Carry an Air of Inevitability

This year’s slightly different cast seems to make no difference. Houston is one win away from its seventh straight ALCS after handily defeating Minnesota in Tuesday’s Game 3.

Sports Illustrated

An ump called a strike on Jose Abreu that was obviously so low and out of the zone

C'mon!

USA Today Sports Media Group

This Called Strike Might Be the Worst by an Umpire All MLB Season

Yikes.

Sports Illustrated

These Eight MLB MVP and All-Star Hitters Are Going Through Rough Dry Spells

Bryce Harper of the Phillies headlines a group of stars struggling at the plate this season.

Sports Illustrated

Lip readers thought Tim Anderson said ‘I hate this place’ after White Sox fans booed him

He certainly didn't seem happy.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Five Most Surprising MLB Hitters of 2023

Some players are connecting more than ever to boost their value in 2023, while a few of the usual stars are unexpectedly struggling at the plate.

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Another solid start not enough for White Sox in 6-4 loss to Astros

HOUSTON — It’s not easy navigating through a Houston Astros lineup that includes Jeremy Peña, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker, along with new addition José Abreu.

Chicago Tribune

‘Like seeing Jordan in a Wizards uniform.’ José Abreu begins his next chapter after 9 years with White Sox.

HOUSTON — José Abreu gave Gavin Sheets a big hug before beginning batting practice Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB stars get OK to play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic

It clears the way for MLB stars such as José Abreu, Yordan Alvarez, Randy Arozarena, Yoán Moncada and Luis Robert to play for Cuba in the WBC in March.

Los Angeles Times

How Zoom has helped Major Baseball adjust to free agency since the pandemic

SAN DIEGO — It was Tuesday afternoon, just about halfway through Major League Baseball's first in-person winter meetings in three years, and Andrew Friedman wasn't sure how to assess the three-day affair.

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Phillies, shortstop Trea Turner strike $300 million deal; your move, Cubs

As of late Monday, top shortstops Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson were still available.

Sports Illustrated

2022 MLB Free Agency Tracker: Turner, Verlander Headline Signings

As the free agency period continues to unfold, check out this list for noteworthy transactions around the league.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: José Abreu the latest White Sox great who will end his career elsewhere. But they never really leave ‘the family.’

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn made a stunning admission Tuesday during a Zoom session with the media.

Chicago Tribune

José Abreu says Chicago White Sox made him a ‘really good offer’ as Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf praises his legacy

Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf thanked José Abreu and praised the former first baseman’s legacy with the team.

Chicago Sun-Times

St. Ignatius students sue truck driver who struck their bus, Ald. Burke to leave long-held post and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf issues statement on Jose Abreu

“It was my fervent hope that José would never wear another uniform, as I told him many times throughout the years. Unfortunately, hope is not always translated into reality,” Reinsdorf said.

Sports Illustrated

José Abreu Signing Helps Astros Approach Evil Empire Status

Houston replacing MLB’s worst first baseman with the 2020 American League MVP gives the Astros a good shot at becoming a true dynasty.

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