American League hits leaders:

1. Jose Altuve - 32
2. Steven Kwan - 30
3. Jeremy Peña - 29

3 more hits tonight for Peña.

What’s behind his hot start? Hear from the shortstop himself ⬇️ Chron
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New Chron — Need an encouraging sign amid the Astros’ ugly start? Look to Jeremy Peña’s recent return to form.

Let’s hear from Peña and Joe Espada on the shortstop’s quieter swing and louder contact early in 2024 ⬇️
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New Chron — Ime Udoka’s work with Jalen Green was perhaps the most important development of the #Rockets   season.

What did Udoka tell Green before the two parted ways for the summer?

“This is who you are now.”
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Chron We’ve got Rafael Stone’s full extension comments ⬇️ Chron:

Also some remarks from Stone and Ime Udoka on their continued belief in the Jalen Green-Alperen Şengün partnership.

“Fundamentally, I feel like great players can play with great players.”
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Another laugh out loud moment from Ime Udoka today when asked about Jalen Green

Just over an hour before the #Rockets   conclude their season in Los Angeles.

Before then, let’s hear from Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green and Ime Udoka on the coach that drove Houston’s return to relevance.
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#Rockets in Portland tonight. Feels like a fitting time to reflect on Amen Thompson’s rookie season.

Houston’s slide to No. 4 in last year’s draft lottery initially felt like a disaster. 11 months later, the 2023 lottery looks like a blessing in disguise.chron.com/sports/rockets…