Texas reports its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant

Early indicators suggest the variant is very contagious, but little is known about the severity of disease it causes.

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Texas reports its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant

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The Kansas City Royals have the best record in baseball — and an identity that should be pretty familiar by now.

Baker wins debut, Astros top M's in 1st game post sign scam

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) kneels for social justice with players before a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, July 24, 2020, in Houston. The 71-year-old Baker posted a victory in his 3,500th regular-season game as a manager. Houston tied it at 2 on an RBI single by Altuve that chased starter Marco Gonzales (0-1). Martn Maldonado tied it with an RBI single in the Houston third an added an RBI with a single in the sixth. Hell be opposed by Seattle RHP Taijuan Walker, who appeared in just one game last season after having Tommy John surgery in 2018.