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Houston natives Rendon and Albers set up relief fund for victims of Hurricane Harvey

August 30, 2017, 8:00am

Josh Land

Nationals

Houston natives Rendon and Albers set up relief fund for victims of Hurricane Harvey

Anthony Rendon and Matt Albers have had their minds and hearts with Texas for the last few days as Hurricane Harvey has devastated parts of the state, including their hometown of Houston. On Tuesday evening, the duo set up a YouCaring page, raising money to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey, with proceeds going directly to the Houston Food Bank plus other area shelters. In less than 24 hours, the page surpassed the original $50,000 goal, which has now been raised to $80,000. More than 600...

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Albers, Rendon try to balance baseball with families in Houston

August 29, 2017, 8:37pm

Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

Albers, Rendon try to balance baseball with families in Houston

For 21 hours each of the last several days, Matt Albers and Anthony Rendon's minds have been on Houston, on their families and their friends trying to survive through the worst flooding incident their hometown has ever experienced. And then for three hours each day, the two Nationals try everything they can to block out the more important matters at home and concentrate all their attention on their jobs. It's no easy task. "It's definitely a challenge," Rendon said after Tuesday night's...

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Rendon and Albers concerned for victims of hometown Houston flooding

August 28, 2017, 2:31pm

Byron Kerr

Nationals

Rendon and Albers concerned for victims of hometown Houston flooding

The hurricane, rain and subsequent flooding of tropical storm Harvey in and around Houston has been devastating for so many in Texas and the surrounding areas. The tragedy has hit home for Nationals' Houston natives Anthony Rendon and Matt Albers. Rendon said his family has to move to his home in the Houston area because of the flooding at their own homes. "I have been talking to everybody, texting them and calling my parents every morning," Rendon said. "They actually just left my house...

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Britton is ready to go and Hart thinks about the homefront

August 28, 2017, 1:26pm

Steve Melewski

Orioles

Britton is ready to go and Hart thinks about the homefront

Orioles closer Zach Britton hasn't pitched since his run of 60 straight converted saves ended last Wednesday at Oriole Park. The 60 straight is an American League record. Britton has had some left knee soreness and had an MRI, which did not show any structural damage. He didn't close Sunday's game in Boston, as Brad Brach came on for a five-out save. But Britton indicated today that was more manager Buck Showalter giving his knee an extra day rather than him not being available to...