Astros star Altuve has surgery on broken thumb, a WBC injuryHouston Astros star Jose Altuve has had surgery on his broken right thumb.
Orioles' Henderson, D-backs' Carroll among top MLB rookiesBaltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll are among the majors' most promising rookies heading into the season.
Air Force Academy Cadet Dies Suddenly While Walking to ClassCadet 3rd Class Hunter Brown of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died after he "experienced a medical emergency while leaving his dormitory for class," according to a Tuesday evening news release from the academy.news.yahoo.com
Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS leadCristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees 5-0 to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.
Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching lockerAstros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.
Verlander, Astros pitching combo no-hitter thru 8 vs PhilsJustin Verlander and the Houston bullpen have not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
