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Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. pitches against the Mariners in Seattle on May 27.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 16, 2026
Astros trade pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
McCullers, a two-time World Series winner and ?former American League All-Star, has pitched only 39? ?innings this season, posting a 2-3 ?record with a 6.86 ERA in eight starts.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is one of six pitchers in MLB history with at least three no-hitters.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 9, 2026
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Verlander returned to the Tigers this season on a one-year, $13 million contract.
Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai throws a pitch against the Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
May 26, 2026
Imai combines with relievers for MLB¡¯s first no-hitter since 2024
Tatsuya Imai (2-2) walked four batters and struck out two over a career-high six innings.
Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai departs the mound during a first-inning pitching change against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 14, 2026
Astros place Imai and Pena on injured list
Pitcher Tatsuya Imai is 1-0 with a 7.27 ERA ?in ?three starts for Houston after arriving from Japan this past offseason on a three-year, $54 million deal.
Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai throws during his team's win over the Athletics on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 5, 2026
Astros rack up 18 hits as Tatsuya Imai gets first win
Imai threw 5? scoreless innings with nine strikeouts to earn his first career major league win.
Braves outfielder Andruw Jones makes a diving catch during a game against the Cubs at Turner Field in Atlanta in June 2007.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 21, 2026
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Beltran ?and Jones ?will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 26 in Cooperstown, New York.
Lions ace Tatsuya Imai throws during the NPB All-Star Series at Yokohama Stadium in July.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 2, 2026
Astros reportedly reach deal with former Seibu ace Tatsuya Imai
The contract is a three-year deal with opt-outs that includes $54 million in ?guarantees and could be worth up ?to $63 million, ?per the report.
The Twins traded Carlos Correa to the Astros ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 1, 2025
Carlos Correa headed back to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade
Correa, who waived his no-trade clause, told MLB.com that he and the Twins had agreed it was time for him to move on.
Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani throws during the first inning of his team's loss to the Astros on Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 6, 2025
After Ohtani throws two scoreless frames, Astros use 4-run third to top Dodgers
Yainer Diaz hit a home run and Framber Valdez recovered from a wobbly start as the visiting Houston Astros followed a blowout victory Friday with a 6-4 win.
Astros left fielder Jose Altuve makes a throw home during a game against the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 3, 2025
Jose Altuve takes on challenge of learning to play left field for Astros
Jose Altuve is moving to left field after 14 seasons in MLB.
Astros slugger Kyle Tucker (30) prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox in August
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 14, 2024
Cubs acquire star OF Kyle Tucker from Astros
In return, the Astros received infielder Isaac Paredes, right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third base prospect Cam Smith.
Tigers pitcher Will Vest (right) and catcher Jake Rogers celebrate after the final out of their win over the Astros in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series in Houston on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 3, 2024
Upstart Tigers continue stunning run by sweeping Astros
Detroit swept the best-of-three AL Wild Card Series?to reach a second-round matchup against the Cleveland Guardians.
Astros pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts during the sixth inning against the Royals in Houston on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 1, 2024
Yusei Kikuchi fans 12 as Astros beat Royals
The Astros improved to 6-0 behind Kikuchi.
Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia hits a home run during the third inning of game seven in the ALCS against the Houston Astros for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park, Houston, on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2023
Rangers beat Astros to advance to World Series
The Rangers claimed the best-of-seven series 4-3 and advanced to the World Series for the third time in franchise history and the first time since 2011.
Rangers reliever Andrew Heaney pitches against the Astros during Game 6 of the ALCS in Houston on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Oct 23, 2023
Rangers beat Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS
The Rangers evened the best-of-seven series 3-3 and will try to reach their first World Series since 2011 by winning on the road again on Monday.
Astros center fielder Chas McCormick hits a two-run homer against the Rangers during the seventh inning in Game 4 of the ALCS in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 20, 2023
Astros dominate Rangers on road to pull even in ALCS
The Astros have won 18 of their past 21 road games dating back to the regular season.
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena hits against the Rangers during Game 3 of the ALCS in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 19, 2023
Cristian Javier shines again as Astros beat Rangers in Game 3
Cristian Javier had another strong postseason performance to help the Astros win Game 3 of the ALCS.
Rangers catcher Jonah Heim hits a third-inning home run against the Astros during Game 3 of the AL Championship Series in Houston on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 17, 2023
Rangers take 2-0 lead over Astros; Phillies down Arizona
Both Texas and Philadelphia protected early-inning leads in Monday¡¯s wins.
The Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reacts after hitting a home run against the Dodgers in the third inning of the NLDS in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 12, 2023
Upstart Diamondbacks finish off sweep of Dodgers
The win was the latest chapter in the D-Backs¡¯ improbable and impressive playoff run.
Justin Verlander pitched just 94 innings for the Mets this season before returning to the Astros in a deadline-day trade.
BASEBALL
Aug 2, 2023
Mets deal ace Justin Verlander to Astros at MLB trade deadline
The former American League MVP has a 1.49 earned run average over his past seven starts struggling with an injury to start the season.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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