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Shohei Ohtani took his first swings off a tee Tuesday in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are breathing a little easier. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the two-way superstar remains on track to return before the regular season wraps up, a massive development for a team with championship ambitions still very much alive.
Meanwhile in Houston, the news is far less encouraging. Carlos Correa will not suit up for the Astros again this season. Manager Joe Espada made it official Tuesday, confirming the third baseman's attempted comeback from ankle surgery has been shut down. Correa had been ramping up activity in hopes of rejoining the club, but ultimately the ankle just would not cooperate, and Houston closes the book on his twenty twenty four campaign.
Across the Atlantic, Brentford head coach Keith Andrews had plenty to say after his side knocked out Reading in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Andrews took direct aim at VAR, arguing the technology is stripping referees of their confidence and natural decision-making. His message was blunt and simple — let them be human beings out there and just ref the game.
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