Welcome to the Memorial Day Boil.
Houston Astros News
‘We’ve been grinding.’ What we learned from Astros’ run of 17 games in 17 days (HC)
Walker’s biggest swing as an Astro caps huge series win vs. rival Mariners
Valdez buoys Astros’ rotation with 4th straight quality start
Astros predicted to land Orioles slugger with .956 OPS at trade deadline (SN)
Did these tricks help Astros star break out of season-long slump? (Chron)
Don’t look now! A mirage or the real thing? (Chipalatta)
AL West News
Rangers Reportedly Considering Kumar Rocker For Closer Role
Mariners’ injured ace Bryce Miller dropped an alarming hint about his elbow (Sodo Mojo)
Angels Notes: Halos Make Roster Move, Update on Pitcher Hit in Head, Series Loss to Marlins (YB)
MacIver, Davidson help Athletics snap skid with MLB firsts (NBC)
MLB News
‘He’s the best’: Skubal historically dominant in first career CG, a 13-K Maddux
Excitement mounts as Ohtani faces hitters for first time as Dodger
Amid ‘traumatic’ time, Orioles’ Tony Mansolino navigating life as MLB manager (Baltimore Sun)
How Cubs rookie Matt Shaw got back on track with a demotion to the minors: ‘Exactly what I needed’ (CBS)
Did the Padres Make the Worst Trade in Modern MLB History? (Soy Fútbol)
MLB power rankings: Streaking Phillies take over NL East lead with baseball’s best record (USA Today)
‘Surreal’ season for Escarra hits another peak as Yanks win nail-biter
Royals Select John Rave (MLBTR)
Cruz annihilates 122.9 mph HR, hardest-hit ball tracked by Statcast
Royals Reportedly Option Cavan Biggio (MLBTR)
Senga on facing Shohei: ’Not fun’ … but Polar Bear’s homer rallies Mets
Suzuki’s 3-run blast caps Cubs rally from 5 runs down to top Reds
Brewers Reinstate DL Hall, Option Logan Henderson (MLBTR)
7 longtime stars who might be having their best season yet
4 straight games with a homer! Royals’ Caglianone belts 2, including 459-foot dinger
Houston Astros Birthdays
C Garrett Stubbs (32)
LHP Rob Murphy (65)
SS Jim Mahoney (91)