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Astros lose catcher Yainer Diaz 'for a while' because of a left oblique strain

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston catcher Yainer Diaz wasplaced on the 10-day injured listwith a left oblique strain Tuesday.

Diaz was injured in batting practice Monday and manager Joe Espada didn’t provide a specific timeline for his injury but said he’d be out for "a while.”

TheAstrosselected the contract of catcher César Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday after Diaz was injured. He’ll serve as the team’s backup until Diaz is healthy with veteran Christian Vázquez stepping in as the starter.

The 27-year-old Diaz is hitting .248 with two home runs and 14 RBIs in 26 games this season.

In other moves on Tuesday, the Astros recalled right-hander Jason Alexander and outfielder Zach Dezenzo from Sugar Land. Infielder Nick Allen was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and right-hander Ryan Weiss was optioned to Sugar Land.

Weiss has struggled this season, going 0-3 with a 7.62 ERA in nine games with two starts. He allowed eight hits and seven runs — six earned — in 4 1/3 innings of an 8-3 loss to the Dodgers on Monday night.

The Astros also designated outfielder Dustin Harris for assignment Tuesday. Harris hit .226 with four RBIs in 11 games after being selected off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on April 18.

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May 07, 2026

Astros lose catcher Yainer Diaz 'for a while' because of a left oblique strain

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston catcher Yainer Diaz wasplaced on the 10-day injured listwith a left oblique strain Tuesday. Diaz was injur...

Blake Lively Branded a 'Hypocrite' After Met Gala Appearance — Source

Blake Livelyrecently graced the red carpet at Met Gala 2026. The actress donned a pastel archival Versace gown with jewel details and a voluminous skirt. This appearance took place on the same day Lively settled her lawsuit withJustin Baldoni. Now, as per a source, Lively is being called a hypocrite for attending the fashion event for important reasons.

Blake Lively’s ‘utter hypocrisy’ called out after her Met Gala 2026 appearance, per source

According toRadarOnline.com, Blake Lively is being accused of “utter hypocrisy” for attending the Met Gala 2026. Critics have told the outlet that her stances don’t align with her attending an event supported by the Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos. For those unaware, the company has been reportedly accused of mistreating workers over pay, working conditions, and other misconduct. Last month, the National Labor Relations Board, aka NLRB, said in itsrulingthat Amazon must cooperate with the Staten Island warehouse workers.

An insider close to the Met Gala told RadarOnline.com, “There is a growing perception that Blake is willing to go all-in when it comes to calling out alleged wrongdoing in Hollywood.” However, they added that she’s “far less vocal when it comes to the corporate power structures she is now orbiting.” The individual continued that Lively is being questioned for talking about workplace conduct. This is because she is supporting an event backed by a company allegedly engaging in unfair labor practices.

Another source added, “The criticism against Blake is not subtle – and it is all about her inconsistency.” Amazon has faced repeated allegations of poorly treating its workers. Thus, the source continued, “it feels jarring that Blake has invested so much energy into challenging one individual,” while unbothered by the mentioned controversies.

On Monday, Lively and her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni settled their court case. Attorneys for both sides also confirmed the agreement in a joint statement. “The end product — the movie It Ends With Us — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” the statement read. The statement continued, “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind.”

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May 06, 2026

Blake Lively Branded a ‘Hypocrite’ After Met Gala Appearance — Source

Blake Livelyrecently graced the red carpet at Met Gala 2026. The actress donned a pastel archival Versace gown with jewel details and a vol...

Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Carlos Correahas a torn tendonin his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery, the star infielder said Wednesday.

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa (1) reacts after the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa (1) celebrates his home run with teammates in the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

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Correa was injured Tuesday while taking swings in the batting cage before a gameagainst the Los Angeles Dodgers.

“I was hitting in the cage, normal day, feeling great,” he said. “I went through my whole routine, took a swing and just felt a pop. It just completely snapped on me and then I fell to the ground and couldn’t put weight on it.”

Correa was on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday morning at the ballpark after seeing a foot specialist. He said he would seek some other opinions before scheduling the surgery.

Correa, 31, said the injury was a “complete tear” and his recovery is expected to take six to eight months.

It’s yet another blow to an Astros team that has dealt with scores of injuries this season, includingan oblique injury to Yainer Diazthat landed the catcher on the injured list Tuesday.

Correa, who is back with the Astros after last summer’s blockbuster trade from the Twins, played third base for Houston last season with Jeremy Peña at shortstop. But Correa has been playing shortstop recently with Peña out with a hamstring injury.

Correa is batting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBIs.

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May 06, 2026

Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Carlos Correahas a torn tendonin his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery, the star infielder sa...

Fox Sports launches 'Miracle' World Cup ad campaign featuring USMNT

TheU.S. men's national teammight need a miracle to win theWorld Cupon home soil this summer.

In its new ad campaign for the tournament, Fox Sports imagines a world where it actually happens.

With just over a month until the World Cup kicks off, Fox launched its campaign around the 2026 World Cup, starting with a spot called "Miracle."

The ad envisions the USMNT and Brazil facing off in the final on July 19 in New Jersey. Christian Pulisic takes a last-second corner kick, leading to the tournament-clinching goal.

With the Elvis Presley song “The Impossible Dream" playing in the background, the country erupts.

The ad features cameos from several USMNT players including Pulisic, Tim Ream and Diego Luna, as well as former U.S. coach Bruce Arena. Fox Sports analysts Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović also make an appearance.

The last cameo comes from Mike Eruzione, captain of the "Miracle on Ice" 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. Eruzione, as you'd expect, has some opinions about miracles.

Watch the full ad below:

“We really wanted the tone of this spot to evolve as you watch it, beginning with something that feels like it’s grounded, but quickly grows to be more and more improbable until finally reality can’t resist calling,” said Matthew Woodhams Roberts, chief creative officer of Special US, which made the ad along with FOX Sports Marketing.

“Of course, then we have Mike Eruzione and a living reminder that no dream is too big. So, we’re saying there’s a chance…maybe.”