Never count out Jose Altuve.
Welcome to the Wednesday Boil.
It’s become de riguer to count out Jose Altuve. He’s been underestimated his whole life. Keep it up. Your lack of faith only makes him stronger.
Houston Astros News
Astros 2025 – Who’d have thunk it? (Chipalatta)
Behind Jose Altuve’s two HRs, Astros blast Athletics in laugher to begin series (HC)
Christian Walker’s starting to justify Astros’ deal, but one glaring weakness remains (CTH)
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. aims to continue success vs. A’s (FLM)
Jose Altuve returns to goat status to lead the Houston Astros in support of Hunter Brown (13WMAZ)
Astros’ Jose Altuve starting to look like his old self after another big game (HC)
Astros’ bats continuing to click — and they’re about to be back at full strength
AL West News
When the majors and minors collide: Buying a ticket and spending a night with the A’s (NY Times)
Carlos Rodon’s seven-inning gem propels Yankees past Angels (NY Post)
Rangers shut out Jays after precautionary exit for Eovaldi (triceps fatigue)
Nationals show little discipline at the plate and tumble in Seattle (Washington Post)
MLB News
Yelich’s 1st career walk-off homer is a GRAND SLAM in extras!
Cubs Remain Open To In-Season Extension Talks With Pete Crow-Armstrong (MLBTR)
Alex Bregman Down, Marcelo Mayer Up, Red Sox Still Middling (FG)
Padres complete comeback so big, Kolek (6 ER in 1st) gets ‘W’ not seen in 26 years
Can The Marlins’ Top Slugger Keep This Up? (MLBTR)
Ohtani first to 20 HRs in ‘25: ‘He does stuff that no normal human being can do’
Squirrel invades Tigers bullpen, has the relievers going nuts
Dodgers Look to Sustain Will Smith’s Exceptional Production (FG)
Bucs erupt with seven-run inning to storm back from six down
All-MLB Team predictions as we enter June
David Stearns on How Analytics Have Impacted a General Manager’s Job (FG)
Elly’s monster 2-HR game powers Singer’s win in return to KC
The Multifaceted Tarik Skubal (FG)
With dad in attendance, Clemens continues incredible run
Houston Astros Birthdays
Tuesday
1B Jeff Bagwell (57)
Wednesday
RF Pedro León (27)
SS Drew Vogel (23)
2B Bill Doran (67)
2B Rafael Landestoy (72)
C Skip Jutze (79)