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Three potential paths forward for the Astros: From stay the course to trade everyone (yes, even Yordan Alvarez)

Keep going for it, soft rebuild or start from scratch? Houston has a decision to make, sooner rather than later.

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Rockies' Mickey Moniak headed to injured list

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

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Gerrit Cole makes first start since 2024 in Tommy John return

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

BACK LIKE HE NEVER LEFT

Gerrit Cole looks good in return to mound for first time since 2024

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TRADE DEADLINE

Olney: The themes shaping this year's MLB trade deadline -- and the teams involved

From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.

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Could the Tigers move Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline?

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RISERS AND FALLERS

MLB Power Rankings: A top-3 debut and an AL team's highest ranking in years

Week 8 brought many changes, from a move at the bottom to the highest rankings we've seen in years for a few playoff hopefuls.

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CHASING HISTORY

Is this the year Kyle Schwarber joins the 60 ... or 70! ... home run club?

The Phillies slugger is thumping homers at a historic pace. Here's what his early stats say about how many he can belt by the end of the 2026 season.

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