A Twins utilityman might make more sense than Arizona's third baseman, plus notes on other deadline options and Cam Smith's recent slide.

The Houston Astros need to add another thumper to their lineup with the struggles and injuries in Houston. Could they find a deal with the Baltimore Orioles?

The Houston Astros have been able to hold a lead in the American League West for much of the season, but injuries are starting to pile up and their rivals are improving. With the trade deadline around the corner,

Starting third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is on the 10-day IL, but general manager Dana Brown said on Sunday that the injury is “a little bit more severe than we projected,” via The Athletic’s Chandler Rome. That could jeopardize Houston’s first-place status if it doesn’t acquire a replacement player by Thursday’s Trade Deadline.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed Sunday that third baseman Isaac Paredes' right hamstring strain is "a little bit more severe than we projected," according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.