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ARLINGTON, Texas — Arizona Diamondbacks veteran first baseman Carlos Santana has hit another hurdle in his recovery from a right groin strain after experiencing discomfort during a rehab assignment over the weekend. Manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Santana felt a “twinge” in the injured area while playing Saturday for Triple-A Reno. The 40-year-old returned to Arizona for additional evaluation, casting further uncertainty over his timetable to rejoin the club. “It’s def

The Los Angeles Angels secured an 11–4 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday, thanks largely to another standout performance from Mike Trout. The win allowed the Angels to split their four-game series in New York. Trout continued his dominant stretch, hitting his fifth home run of the series. He finished the four games going 6-for-16 with five homers and nine RBIs. His latest home run came in the seventh inning, when he drove a slider into the left-field bleachers to

Houston, Texas — The Houston Astros season has opened with urgency, adversity, and a growing need for leadership as the team looks to stabilize its position in the American League. At the center of that storyline is Yordan Alvarez, whose performance and presence continue to shape both the Astros lineup and their long term outlook. The Astros entered the season with expectations of contending, but early results have introduced questions about consistency, health, and roster ba