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The Astros just swept the Rockies, and apparently, Joey Loperfido is Houston-bound.
Houston Astros News
Astros celebrate Framber’s return with Mexico City Series sweep
Injuries & Moves: Javier throws bullpen in Mexico City
Joey Loperfido set to join Astros for series with Guardians
The Astros and the Summer of ‘69 (Chipalatta)
Astros complete first sweep of season in Framber Valdez’s return (Houston Chronicle)
Astros’ Celebrations Cut Short by Wicked MLB Schedule; 35 Games in 37 Days Coming Up for Joe Espada’s Men (Essentially Sports)
AL West News
A’s: A’s closer Mason Miller is menacing hitters as MLB’s hardest thrower (USA Today)
M’s: Kirby strikes out career-high 12 as Mariners beat Diamondbacks (Pinal Central)
Halos: Kristofak overcomes tragedy, makes MLB debut
Blarts: Prospect Langford’s 1st big league homer a wild one
MLB News
Sunday Notes: Jared Jones Has Gone From Raw to Remarkable (FanGraphs)
Springer goes all out on this diving catch. Just watch
Starting Pitcher Chart – April 29th, 2024 (FanGraphs)
MLB making changes to uniforms after harsh player criticism (YB)
Braves walk it off in 10th to take series from Guardians
Skubal proves he’s ‘one of the best’ after another gem
Summer sausage behind Twins’ seven-game win streak
Judge plays a role in Yanks’ romp in more ways than one
Houston Astros Birthdays
1B/RF J.R. Phillips (54)
LF Louie Meadows (63)
IF Ron Washington (72)
RHP Luis Contreras (28)