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After playing both middle infield positions in his first two games as an Astro, Mauricio Dubón was written in Dusty Baker’s lineup as the centerfielder for Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

Taking off as the favorite in a five furlong race, Alex Bregman’s two year old horse, Cadillac Candy, broke his maiden in a photo finish in the first post at Churchill Downs.

Jake Odorizzi said he feared he ruptured his achilles when he was taken off the field on a stretcher after the fifth inning on Monday night, but an MRI revealed he only suffered “sprains and strains of other ligaments” around his ankle and foot.

Getting the third pick ensures the Rockets have a chance at one of the consensus top four prospects: Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jaden Ivey.

Next year’s quarterback prospects are expected to be much better, with Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young of Alabama, and Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud at the top of the list.

Tucker, 25, had a breakout season in 2021. After May 1, he led the American League in batting average (.320), slugging percentage (.600), on-base percentage (.387) and OPS (.986).

Odorizzi took off from the mound to cover first base on a grounder but his leg buckled and he collapsed to the ground. After a rough start to the season, Odorizzi had pitched masterfully in his previous three starts.

Last week, the Texans announced signings of cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.; safety Jalen Pitre; running back Dameon Pierce; defensive lineman Thomas Booker; tight end Teagan Quitoriano; and offensive lineman Austin Deculus, plus 12 rookie free agents.

No. 3 overall pick cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. signed his deal on Friday. The Texans also signed safety Jalen Pitre, running back Dameon Pierce, defensive lineman Thomas Booker, tight end Teagan Quitoriano and offensive lineman Austin Deculus.

Texans second round pick John Metchie III was on the field with a helmet on Friday without any sort of wrap or brace on his left knee after tearing his ACL in the SEC Championship Game

Acquired in a draft day trade, Alperen Sengun appeared in 72 games and averaged 9.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. He made major strides on both ends of the floor, and could be named to an All-Rookie team, but he insists he accomplished very little

The Houston Texans have signed their top draft pick to his rookie contract, with former LSU corner Derek Stingley Jr. agreeing to a four-year deal according to reports.

It is a matchup that pits Houston against a Colts team many believe could supplant the Tennessee Titans as division winners this season, while the Texans try to rebound from back-to-back four-win seasons.

There are four major decisions to be made for Houston pro sports in the near future. These decisions could be the difference in where these teams are now and where they’re going.

The Astros have seen no drop-off at shortstop with rookie Jeremy Pena stepping in Correa’s place. Also, not signing Correa helped the Astros avoid going over the luxury tax, and bring back ace Justin Verlander, who is pitching like his old self.

The Texans drafted nine players last month. All of them are expected to practice Friday at NRG Stadium, along with undrafted free agents, for rookie minicamp.

The Texans selected Pitre, who played high school football at Stafford, 37th overall in the NFL Draft last month. He is the first of their nine drafted rookies to agree to terms.

Last year, In The Loop’s John P. Lopez picked three games on the button. This year, he nailed six of the top 10 picks in the NFL Draft. Let’s see how he does here.

The reasoning presented is that the Astros did not want to go over the $230 million luxury tax and risk draft picks; and scoffed at the notion of opt-outs in Correa’s contract.

The 24-year old has had a lot thrown at him already. Not only is he playing shortstop for the defending American League Champions, but he’s also replacing one of baseball’s best players over the last seven years, Carlos Correa.