Welcome to Friday.
Welcome to the Friday Boil.
Houston Astros News
Swept for third time, Astros ‘need to find a way to win’
Joe Espada and Dana Brown Face Unique Challenges in Navigating Astros’ Future (Houston Press)
Just-in Time: Verlander debuts for ailing Astros in Washington (WMBO)
Astros fans troll franchise for hilarious post after miserable start to the season (Sportskeeda)
Astros: Fangraphs has positive expectations for rest of 2024 (We Are Iowa)
MLB roundup: Astros confident they’ll turn things around (Portland Press Herald)
AL West News
A’s: Nevada Assemblywoman Chasing Clout with Misinformed A’s Posts (SI)
Halos: Los Angeles Angels Split Rays Series, Ron Washington’s Bullpen Concerns, Cincinnati Reds Preview (Ken’s 5)
Blarts: Leiter’s ‘surreal’ MLB debut a ‘special day from start to finish’
M’s: Commentary: After 5-2 stretch, Mariners are starting to live up to expectations (Spokesman-Review)
MLB News
Meet the pitcher who throws 95 with both arms
Webb’s gem: Giants ace retires 19 straight D-backs
Pitchers beware: Ohtani has yet to take advantage of ‘low-hanging fruit’
Yankees prospects team up to turn a high-flying double play
Skenes stellar AGAIN, extends scoreless streak with 8-K outing
How Many Times Have MLB Players Heard “Centerfield” by John Fogerty? (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
Today
OF Chas McCormick (29)
OF José Cruz (50)
LF Aaron Pointer (82)
Tomorrow
RHP Jimmy Jones (60)
OF/1B Tim Tolman (1956-2021)
RHP Jim Dickson (86)
Sunday
LHP Cionel Pérez (28)
LHP Ryan Hartman (30)
IF Jeff Keppinger (44)
1B/3B Chris Donnels (58)
3B Ken Caminiti (1963-2004)