Welcome to the weekend Crawfish Boil.
Welcome to the weekend Boil. I’ll do my best not to make it a weakened Boil.
Houston Astros News
Cam Smith’s meteoric rise to the majors: A story of dedication and discipline (Washington Post)
Why Astros GM Dana Brown ‘got a little frustrated’ during rain delay in Pittsburgh, but no regrets (HC)
Frustrations boil over in rain as Astros GM Dana Brown tries to ‘protect the boys’ (NY Times)
Melton in the middle of Astros’ offensive outburst with his first MLB RBIs
Latest Astros injuries & transactions
Framber Valdez shines again as Astros take series victory over Pirates (HC)
Yordan Álvarez injury puts a major wrench in Astros’ trade deadline plans (CTH)
Astros Sign Omar Narvaez To Minor League Contract (MLBTR)
AL West News
Rangers Option Kumar Rocker (MLBTR)
Mariners look to break losing streak in game against the Angels (FOX)
Sacramento Ballpark Woes Deepen for Athletics as Misery Persists Despite Attendance Surge (MSN)
MLB News
Caminero’s risk sets up Rays’ improbable two-run walk-off infield single
0.1% win probability? No problem. D-backs STUN Braves in miraculous comeback
How Should The Cardinals Approach The Deadline? (MLBTR)
Kyle Schwarber Is Dominating the Heart of the Plate (FG)
There’s a NEW No. 1 pick in the latest mock draft
Cooper Hummel Elects Free Agency (MLBTR)
Which teams’ offseason moves are paying off the most?
Brandon Woodruff Pulled Off Rehab Stint With Elbow Contusion (MLBTR)
Fried bounces back from lone ‘25 loss with 7-K gem in Yanks’ win
Conforto snaps RISP skid with clutch knock to cap LA’s comeback win
Stats of the week: Judge-Ohtani greatness, Pesky HRs and more!
Carlos Narváez Is Building His Reputation (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
RF Ken Ramos (1967—2016)
1B Dave Bergman (1953—2015)
C Larry Howard (1945—2019)