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Rehabbing Astros Hader, Pena & Meyers Join Hooks

TL Corpus Christi Hooks May 12, 2026 - CORPUS CHRISTI - Astros left-handed pitcher Josh Hader, shortstop Jeremy Peña, and centerfielder Jake Meyers are all set to make rehab appearances at Whataburger Field this week. Hader, a 3-time Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year recipient, is recovering from left biceps tendinitis after going 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in 48 games for the Astros last season. The 32-year-old southpaw saved 28 games in 29 chances while averaging 13 strikeouts per 9 innings pitch en route to his 6th All-Star selection, 1st i... Full Story

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DockHounds Power Past Goldeyes

AA Winnipeg Goldeyes May 12, 2026 - OCONOMOWOC, WI - The Lake Country DockHounds defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes 13-3 at DockHounds Ballpark Tuesday afternoon in American Association preseason play. The Goldeyes took an early 2-0 lead on a two-run bloop single to centre field by Jiandido Tromp with two out in the top of the first inning. Adam Hall and Ramón Bramasco scored on the play. Lake Country responded with three runs of their own in the bottom of the second. Joshua Mears hit a two-run home run to left field to tie the game. Two batters later, ... Full Story

Martin's Moonshot Launches Nats to 9-4 Win

TL Northwest Arkansas Naturals May 12, 2026 - SPRINGDALE, AR - Rudy Martin Jr.'s grand slam led the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (19-14) to a 9-4 win over the Arkansas Travelers (19-15) on Tuesday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Travelers on Wednesday, with first pitch at 7:05 PM CT. Carson Roccaforte hit an RBI single in the fifth inning to tie the game at two. The lefty drove in Omar Hernandez, who scored three runs and drove in a pair on Tuesday. The Nats scored five runs in the sixth, with Martin Jr. capping of... Full Story

An Unforgettable Mother's Day for the Fitzers

NWL Spokane Indians May 12, 2026 - No matter where he shops in the future, Kevin Fitzer will never be able to top the Mother's Day present he delivered with his mom in the stands at Avista Stadium on Sunday, May 10th. Spokane's first baseman crushed a solo home run to center field in his first at-bat of the day and then topped that with an opposite-field grand slam the next time up as the Indians topped the Dust Devils, 8-3, to complete their first series win of the year. "Having my mom there on Mother's Day made it incredibly special," said Fitzer. "To... Full Story

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