Welcome to the Monday Boil.
Welcome to the Monday Boil!
Still six games below .500, and now nine games behind the Mariners. Why do I still feel good about Houston’s chances? Is it faith or delusion?
Houston Astros News
Houston’s plans to move ahead in the post-José Abreu era: 3 Astros takeaways (NY Times)
Astros pull Ronel Blanco after 7 hitless innings in his bid for historic 2nd no-hitter of the season (MSN)
Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker ‘moving in right direction’ with injury (Houston Chronicle)
Houston Astros call up right-hander Luis Contreras from Triple-A Sugar Land (MSN)
Blanco’s breakout All-Star worthy? Altuve says yes
AL West News
A’s: Twins complete doubleheader, series sweep of Athletics behind plenty of power (Star Tribune)
Halos: Ron Washington is working to make Angels’ young players better, but to what end? (NY Times)
M’s: Gilbert’s 8 shutout innings punctuate sweep of Rangers
Mall Cops: Texas Rangers recall RHP Cole Winn, designate Jesus Tinoco for assignment (Dallas News)
MLB News
Climbing Out of the Deep End: Five Hitters Who Have Turned Their Seasons Around (FS)
When Squaring It up Goes Sideways (FG)
Power Rankings: AL powerhouse retakes No. 1 spot
MLB City Connect: All 28 uniforms ranked, from the so-so to the sublime
Gunnar’s leadoff jack a ‘blueprint’ for series win over Phils
Yamamoto placed on IL with strained rotator cuff
Dodgers lose Mookie to fractured left hand
Are Pitchers Hunting Hitters’ Weaknesses, or Avoiding Their Strengths? (FG)
Scoring from 2nd … on a pickoff? Just part of Elly’s show in Milwaukee
Yankee fans completely take over Fenway during Red Sox series (YB)
Glasnow backed by Ohtani’s 2 HRs in scoreless gem
Former MLB journeyman dies at 61 years old (YB)
Houston Astros Birthdays
LHP Mike Magnante (59) pitched to a 1.329 WHIP over 99 1⁄3 innings for the 1997 and 1998 Houston teams.