JOE SMITH

Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astros over the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night. Dylan Moore had a pinch-hit, two-run homer for Seattle in the sixth for a 3-2 lead.

Mariners Rockies Baseball Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman works against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski)SEATTLE — (AP) — The Houston Astros have landed one of the top relievers in baseball, acquiring right-hander Kendall Graveman from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in an odd intra-division trade while the teams were preparing to play each other. Graveman and Rafael Montero are going to the AL West-leading Astros with infielder Abraham Toro and reliever Joe Smith going back to Seattle. “We are always looking to improve all aspects of the roster,” Astros general manager James Click said. Smith has a career-worst 7.48 ERA in 27 games for the Astros after not pitching during the 2020 season.

The Houston Astros have landed one of the top relievers in baseball, acquiring right-hander Kendall Graveman from the Seattle Mariners in an odd intra-division trade while the teams were preparing to play each other.

Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hitter, José Abreu launched a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 10-1.

Distribution of Covid-19 vaccines began Monday at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, joining AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth Celebration as distribution sites for frontline health care workers in AdventHealth’s Central Florida division. “This is a major turning point in the fight against this pandemic,” said Dr. Dilip Arcot, an intensivist at AdventHealth Daytona Beach and one of the first to receive the vaccine at the facility. A supply of the Moderna vaccine is expected soon, which could lead to additional distribution sites. “We’re thrilled to be able to add this additional layer of protection to our frontline team members who have been working tirelessly to help keep this community safe,” said Dr. Joe Smith, chief medical officer of AdventHealth Daytona Beach. We really encourage everyone continue the good habits of wearing masks, socially distancing and frequent hand washing – especially during the holidays,” Smith said.

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)SAN DIEGO – The Houston Astros spent this odyssey of a season as baseball's biggest villains. When Aledmys Diaz flied out with a runner on first to end Game 7 of the AL Championship Series, the bad guys finally lost. “The legacy of this group is that these guys are ballplayers, and these guys are men," said Baker, who took over the team in January. This was just a bunch of guys coming together and wanting to play damn good baseball and wanting to go to another World Series. Houston's lineup of veteran hitters simply kept slugging, and the Astros fought to the brink of the World Series.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Volusia County held a news conference on Friday to update residents on the ongoing fight against COVID-19. During the news conference leaders explained that even with children back in school, positive cases have not spiked. In Volusia County there are approximately 14 students who have tested positive for the coronavirus. Volusia County saw an increase in deaths Friday, reporting two additional deaths. Since March, 205 people have died in Volusia County after complications from COVID-19.

Leaders in Volusia County are expected to hold a news conference regarding the Countys fight against the coronavirus. The county has had 96 deaths and currently has 428 people in the hospital recovering from the respiratory virus. On Thursday, Volusia County Schools announced the district will not start fall sports practices on July 27. School officials will continue to monitor the COVID-19 conditions and will make a decision later to begin fall practice. The district is working with the Volusia County Department of Health and state officials on a start date.

HOUSTON Houston Astos shortstop Carlos Correa is so serious about not contracting the coronavirus that hes asked his wife, Daniella, a former pageant queen, to stay out of beauty salons until the season is over. When I talk to my wife she knows, he said Sunday. Were going to focus on the baseball season and once everything is done, then you can go to get your nails done and do everything else." Correas wife was Miss Texas in 2016. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks.

VOLUSAI COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Volusia County held a news conference Friday in response to Florida’s growing number of COVID-19 cases saying that despite the increase testing the areas positivity rate, or rate of new cases, is dropping. As of Friday, the Florida Department of Health reported there have been 864 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. There have been 46 COVID-19 deaths in Volusia County, 30 of those deaths have been residents or staff at long term care facilities, officials said. According to Patricia Boswell, Administrator, Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, the reason Floridians are seeing a spike in positive cases is because of increased testing. “Currently, Volusia County’s positivity rate over the past 14 days is 2.29%, a slight decrease from last week,” Boswell said.

According to AHCAs data, AdventHealth Palm Coast, Flagler Countys only hospital, has 112 total beds, 18 of which are ICU beds. AHCA data shows that Flagler Hospital, St. Johns Countys only hospital, has 355 total beds, 37 of which are in the ICU. In Volusia County, AHCA data shows there are 1,517 total hospital beds, 233 of which are ICU beds. At its Deltona hospital, there are 42 hospital beds, 38 of which are currently available, or more than 90%. AdventHealth DeLand has 164 hospital beds beds; 70 are empty, or nearly 43%.

Papa John's International Inc. signage is displayed on top of a delivery vehicle outside of the company's restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. Papa John's stock jumped more than 3% in premarket trading Wednesday after the pizza chain announced an executive reshuffle and reported quarterly revenue that topped Wall Street's estimates. He will remain in the role until Papa John's finds a successor. The departures come as Papa John's switches up its management structure. Prior to joining Papa John's to replace CEO Steve Ritchie, he was president of Arby's.