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How to watch Astros vs. Twins: TV channel and streaming options for May 19

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May 19, 2026

Byron Buxton and Yordan Alvarez go head-to-head in a showdown of top-five power hitters when the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros meet at Target Field, at 7:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Buxton has 15 home runs (fourth in league) for the Twins, while Alvarez is fourth with 15 dingers for the Astros. Zebby Matthews (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Twins, who are 22-26 this season and third in the AL Central. Lance McCullers (2-3, 6.86 ERA) is starting for the Astros, who are 19-30 and fourth in the AL West.

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Injury reports

Twins

Garrett Acton: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Cole Sands: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cody Laweryson: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Taj Bradley: 15 Day IL (Pectoral), Mick Abel: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Pablo Lopez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), David Festa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Byron Buxton: day-to-day (Hip), Ryan Jeffers: day-to-day (Wrist)

Astros

Joey Loperfido: 10 Day IL (Quadricep), Carlos Correa: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Jake Meyers: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Taylor Trammell: 10 Day IL (Groin), Jose Altuve: 10 Day IL (Side), Yainer Diaz: 10 Day IL (Abdominal), Nate Pearson: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Hayden Wesneski: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hunter Brown: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ronel Blanco: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Walter: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Javier: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Josh Hader: 60 Day IL (Biceps)

Stats to know

Minnesota’s Buxton has hit 15 home runs this season, which ranks 4th in MLB. He has also tallied 23 RBIs and has scored 33 runs. In 185 plate appearances, he has recorded a .260 BA, .319 OBP and .580 SLG with a 7% walk rate and a 25.4% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording four steals on four attempts.
In 148 plate appearances, Ryan Jeffers is hitting .295/.408/.541 with a .949 OPS. He has hit seven long balls, driven in 26 runs and scored 26 times.
Houston’s Alvarez is slashing .316/.427/.633 this season with 15 home runs (4th in MLB), 31 RBIs (13th in MLB) and an OPS of 1.060 (2nd in MLB). He has a 16% strikeout rate and a 14.6% walk rate in 213 plate appearances, and he has scored 30 total runs.
In 198 plate appearances, Christian Walker has posted a 19.2% strikeout rate and a 9.1% walk rate while slashing .267/.343/.511 with 11 home runs (18th in MLB), 31 RBIs (13th in MLB) and 27 runs scored.

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WNBA commissioner stresses integrity, respect on topic of transgender athletes in league-wide memo

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August 9, 2026

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In a memo sent to team presidents, general managers and coaches Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert advised the league’s leaders on their approach to the topic of transgender participation in women’s sports. The commissioner stressed approaching it with integrity and respect, without specifically defining the league’s stance.

The issue has dominated conversation around the WNBA in the wake of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments in favor of excluding trans athletes from women’s sports.

Engelbert listed three guiding principles for the league in the discussion but did not clarify whether or not trans athletes are allowed to play in the WNBA.

“First, we will always approach this topic thoughtfully, respectfully, and in alignment with the long-standing values of our league,” she wrote in the memo, a copy of which was obtained by The Athletic. “Second, our player eligibility rules, unlike the eligibility rules of some other leagues and governing bodies, are collectively bargained. Lastly, preserving the integrity of our game and ensuring fair competition will always remain among the league’s highest priorities.”

There is no mention of trans athletes in the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement, although the document does state that “only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA.”

Engelbert wrote in the memo that the league has a previously scheduled meeting of a task force of presidents and GMs in the coming week that will address this conversation and other league issues.

In the wake of Cunningham’s comments and the subsequent rallies that have followed the Indiana Fever at road games, the commissioner acknowledged that she expects “this topic will continue to receive significant attention.” She praised team leadership for their response to increasing questions and invited them to continue reaching out to her with questions and perspectives.

Coaches around the league have frequently been asked about the issue since Cunningham first told ESPN she wants to “protect young girls in a locker room” and that “they shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”

Cheryl Reeve has been the loudest voice in favor of inclusion of transgender kids in particular. Golden State Valkyries All-Star Gabby Williams welcomed transgender athletes joining the WNBA, while the Women’s National Basketball Players Association released a statement denouncing “hate, abuse, and demonization” of the transgender community.