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Report: Astros Pitcher Receives Suspension After Foreign Substance Check

Report: Astros Pitcher Receives Suspension After Foreign Substance Check

Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco has been suspended 10 games after umpires found a foreign substance that first base umpire Erich Bacchus said was “the stickiest stuff I’ve felt on a glove.” The right-hander was ejected from Tuesday’s start against the Oakland Athletics following a foreign substance inspection.

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Astros look to overcome taxed bullpen vs. A's

Astros look to overcome taxed bullpen vs. A's

The Houston Astros carved out a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday on the backs of five relievers after starter Ronel Blanco was ejected.

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Watch: Astros pitcher ejected after foreign substance check

Watch: Astros pitcher ejected after foreign substance check

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros following an umpire check for a foreign substance on his glove.

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Ronel Blanco News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago
Astros RHP Ronel Blanco ejected from start

Astros RHP Ronel Blanco ejected from start

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco was ejected before the start of the fourth inning of his Tuesday start following a lengthy inspection of his glove by the umpiring crew.

Ronel Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago
Astros starter ejected after foreign substance inspection

Astros starter ejected after foreign substance inspection

It’s almost certain that the Astros will be without him for the next week and a half. Players thrown out of a game for foreign substance usage are subject to an automatic 10-game suspension.

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MLB home run props for 5/9: A big hit from Witt just fits

There are only seven games on the Thursday MLB slate, but we still spy some value out there in home run props. Let's cash a juicy winner with three home run bets for the shortened slate.   

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Astros' Ronel Blanco sees hitless streak end after 15 innings

Astros' Ronel Blanco sees hitless streak end after 15 innings

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco flirted with history on Sunday night. 

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Astros announcer has awesome call on Blanco’s no-hitter

Astros announcer has awesome call on Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter

Houston Astros fans on Monday got treated to some early-season excitement courtesy of pitcher Ronel Blanco and play-by-play announcer Todd Kalas.

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Watch: Astros' Blanco dominates Jays for first no-hitter of 2024

Watch: Astros' Ronel Blanco dominates Blue Jays for first no-hitter of 2024

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