Welcome to the Wednesday Boil!
The Houston Astros are above .500.
Last season, it took Houston three dozen games to reach one dozen wins. This year, 23 games was enough. Maybe that’s a good sign.
Cam Smith’s ‘seamless’ outfield transition prompts Astros to explore center field options (NY Times)
Astros’ Ronel Blanco displays ‘best’ stuff of rocky first month in win vs. Jays (HC)
Astros bats stay hot as pitching silences Blue Jays again (SM Houston)
After long process, Houston Astros reliever Tayler Scott becomes U.S. citizen. ‘A huge relief’ (MSN)
Houston Astros won’t launch streaming service in 2025, cite contractual obligations (AA)
Houston Astros Breakout Star Climbs Into Top 10 Pitcher Rankings (SI)
AL West News
Introducing Ryan Zeferjahn, Basically Unhittable and Largely Anonymous (FG)
A’s To Give Tyler Soderstrom Reps In Left Field (MLBTR)
Semien hits 3-run homer, Rangers beat A’s 8-5 while Pederson slump reaches 0 for 41 (MSN)
Seattle Mariners Fall Prey to Potent Boston Red Sox Lineup in 8-3 Loss (SI)
MLB News
‘We don’t quit here’: Down to the wire, Cubs battle back to outlast LA
The Orioles’ Struggling Rotation (MLBTR)
Pitching questions? Streaking Mets, Canning have the answer
Max Scherzer Addresses His 2008 Baseball America Scouting Report (FG)
Dylan Crews’ connection with young autistic fan grows with Nationals
Diamondbacks Release Grae Kessinger (MLBTR)
‘Very emotional moment’: Bello earns win in belated 2025 debut
Padres teen phenom De Vries’ day: Cycle, 2 HRs, 5 hits, 8 RBIs
Witnessing Elly De La Cruz (FG)
Rich Hill Still Planning To Pitch This Year (MLBTR)
Twins Release Matt Canterino (MLBTR)
Houston Astros Birthdays
CF Luis Durango (39)
RHP Tom Dixon (70)