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**Baseball News Roundup: Peña Injured, Trade Fallout, and Future Stars Emerge**
**[City, State] –** Several major stories are developing across Major League Baseball as we head into July.
The Houston Astros have placed shortstop Jeremy Peña on the injured list with a broken rib. No timetable for his return has been announced. Despite the injury, the Astros have moved up one spot in this week’s power rankings.
In other news, fallout continues from recent trades. Outfielder Cam Smith has spoken out about his feelings after playing against his former team. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics are reportedly eager to move on from their biggest offseason acquisition.
Looking at team-specific situations, the Los Angeles Angels have remarkably used only five starting pitchers this season. A Mariners switch-pitcher has been selected to participate in the upcoming Futures Game. Additionally, a Ranger team player is helping with the opening of Serotonin’s first Texas location.
On the field, Jose Abreu had a remarkable game, hitting a slam and an inside-the-park home run. Veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart is reportedly expected to retire. Trevor Rodgers became the first pitcher to get a hit since 2021. Skubal is making Tigers history with dominance.
In other baseball news, former MLB pitcher Dick Drott who died in 1985 at 49, at the age of 89.
Off the field, MLB and ESPN are reportedly restarting negotiations for a TV deal.
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