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As the Astros finished up another win over the Rangers on Saturday night, a new injury concern popped up: Jose Altuve departed after feeling something in his left side. It's the last thing an injury-ravaged squad needs as it tries to climb out of a hole. Houston did see more improvement from Bryan Abreu, something its embattled bullpen will no doubt take right now.

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Greg Rajan, Weekend Sports Editor

greg.rajan@houstonchronicle.com

Astros / MLB

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve throws to first base for an out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Photo by: Kevin M. Cox, Associated Press

Another injury concern?

Second baseman Jose Altuve appeared to hurt himself on a swing late in Saturday's game, giving the Astros another potential injury issue as they await word on his status.

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Help coming? The Astros' injury-ravaged roster could get its starting shortstop and center fielder back for the team's next series pending their rehab assignments. Read More
Talking walks: Pitching coach Josh Miller addresses some of the factors behind Houston's glaring walks issue and how the Astros are trying to improve. Read More

College Baseball

Texas reliever Cody Howard of The Woodlands worked 3 ⅔ innings Saturday as the Longhorns finished a sweep of Missouri.

Photo by: David Buono, Icon Sportswire Via Getty Images

Sweeping success

After a sweep of Missouri, the Longhorns finished second in the SEC, ahead of archrival Texas A&M, and likely will host a regional in the NCAA Tournament.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Kayden Henry (21) celebrates a final home run during the NCAA Softball Championship Regional game against Wisconsin at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Austin.

Photo by: Aaron E. Martinez, Austin American-Statesman

Title games on tap

Texas softball will play for the title in the Austin regional, Texas A&M needs two wins to advance out of its regional and Texas Tech will play to win its regional after a historic comeback.

Houston Dynamo FC midfielder Guilherme Santos, right, moves the ball past Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Thomas Muller during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Houston.

In the nick of time

Guilherme Santos scored the game's lone goal goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time and Jonathan Bond had three saves as the Dynamo beat Vancouver to end the Whitecaps' seven-game unbeaten streak.