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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · 9 h

Brice Matthews delivers again with a big homer as Astros win second straight over Diamondbacks houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Brice Matthews made it three homers in two games at Arizona, erasing a late Diamondbacks lead with a two-run blast.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · 13 h

Astros' Isaac Paredes to have extended absence with 'pretty significant' hamstring injury houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Manager Joe Espada said third baseman Isaac Paredes has a "pretty significant" right hamstring injury.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · 16 h

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. goes on injured list with finger blister houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Lance McCullers Jr. has landed on the injured list for the third time this season.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · 18 h

Framber Valdez makes his first start after the All-Star break as the Astros go for a second win in a row over Arizona. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Framber Valdez makes his first start after the All-Star break as the Astros go for a second win in a row over Arizona.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · 19 h

From Hoyt Wilhelm to Rollie Fingers and Dennis Eckersley to Mariano Rivera and now Billy Wagner, only nine relief pitchers are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. From Hoyt Wilhelm to Rollie Fingers and Dennis Eckersley to Mariano Rivera and now Billy Wagner, only nine relief pitchers are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · 20 h

Roy Clark, one of the first scouts to see Billy Wagner at Ferrum College, thought the radar gun was broken he was throwing so hard. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Roy Clark, one of the first scouts to see Billy Wagner at Ferrum College, thought the radar gun was broken he was throwing so hard.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · 21 h

After taking his lumps against a slew of tough arms, Astros rookie Brice Matthews put it all together Monday night against Arizona. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. After taking his lumps against a slew of tough arms, Astros rookie Brice Matthews put it all together Monday night against Arizona.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 22

Rookie Brice Matthews hits first two homers, pitchers dodge traffic as Astros down Diamondbacks houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Brice Matthews was 1-for-12 since his call-up before busting out with a big game Monday night.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 22

Yordan Alvarez, sidelined since May 2, says he's swinging at "60, 65 percent" as he tries to return from a hand injury. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Yordan Alvarez, sidelined since May 2, says he's swinging at "60, 65 percent" as he tries to return from a hand injury.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 22

In his return to Arizona, Christian Walker said the Diamondbacks didn't make a formal offer to keep him in free agency. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. In his return to Arizona, Christian Walker said the Diamondbacks didn't make a formal offer to keep him in free agency.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 22

Jeremy Peña has taken on-field batting practice and is expected to face live pitching later this week. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Jeremy Peña has taken on-field batting practice and is expected to face live pitching later this week.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 21

Justin Verlander, who left Houston to sign with the Giants last offseason, has had a rough year in San Francisco and now an umpire is pointing it out. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Justin Verlander, who left Houston to sign with the Giants last offseason, has had a rough year in San Francisco and now an umpire is pointing it out.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 21

Billy Wagner worked with 10 different catchers during his time as the Astros' closer. As he enters the Hall of Fame, they reminisce on catching him. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Billy Wagner worked with 10 different catchers during his time as the Astros' closer. As he enters the Hall of Fame, they reminisce on catching him.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 21

The Houston Astros take a four-game lead in the AL West into a three-game interleague series at Arizona. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. The Houston Astros take a four-game lead in the AL West into a three-game interleague series at Arizona.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 21

After a draining 11-inning loss to Seattle and another injury to a key player, the Houston Astros 'turned the page' with an unlikely cast. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. After a draining 11-inning loss to Seattle and another injury to a key player, the Houston Astros 'turned the page' with an unlikely cast.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 21

Starter Hunter Brown had an off-day but the Astros offense managed 13 hits and 11 runs to stop a two-game skid against Seattle. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Starter Hunter Brown had an off-day but the Astros offense managed 13 hits and 11 runs to stop a two-game skid against Seattle.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 20

As Houston continues to suffer injuries, Jon Singleton is back to offer a left-handed bat but will be limited to first base in the field. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. As Houston continues to suffer injuries, Jon Singleton is back to offer a left-handed bat but will be limited to first base in the field.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 20

Isaac Paredes is on the 10-day injured list after leaving Saturday's game against Seattle with a hamstring issue. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Isaac Paredes is on the 10-day injured list after leaving Saturday's game against Seattle with a hamstring issue.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 20

Seattle has closed Houston's lead in the AL West to three games with consecutive wins. Hunter Brown pitches for Astros in finale. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Seattle has closed Houston's lead in the AL West to three games with consecutive wins. Hunter Brown pitches for Astros in finale.

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Chronicle Astros@ChronAstros · Jul 20

Former Houston Astros closer Billy Wagner will be inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. It was a long road to Cooperstown. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

ChronAstros's tweet card. Former Houston Astros closer Billy Wagner will be inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. It was a long road to Cooperstown.

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