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Houston Astros Michael Brantley, Yuli Gurriel
Uncle Mike is back! Composite image by Brandon Strange

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Astros are re-signing outfielder Michael Brantley to a 1-year deal for $12 million.

Brantley played in 64 games for the Astros last season before injuring his shoulder, which required surgery ending his season.

Brantley hit .288 with 5 home runs 26 RBI and a .785 OPS in 2022.

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Houston defeat Kansas, 65-59.Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.

L.J. Cryer scored 22 points and No. 3 Houston won its ninth straight game with a 65-59 victory over Kansas on Monday night.

Emanuel Sharp added 12 points off the bench, including two free throws that pushed Houston's lead to 63-59 with 20 seconds left. The Cougars (26-4, 18-1 Big 12) went 4 of 4 from the foul line down the stretch.

Cryer had 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting in the first half as Houston took a 30-27 lead into the break.

Milos Uzan finished with 10 points, and Mylik Wilson had 10 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Cougars, who shot 35% from the field and were 7 of 20 on 3-pointers.

Hunter Dickinson had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Jayhawks (19-11, 10-9), who shot 45%. KJ Adams Jr. added 15 points and David Coit had 14 off the bench.

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