Welcome to the Wednesday Boil.
It’s time for the Wednesday Boil here in Astro-land.
The Astros pitched a combined two-hitter but somehow let the Chicago White Sox win their third series-opening game of the campaign (against 21 losses).
Houston Astros News
Cannon silences Astros: ‘He knows he belongs here’
Framber’s quality start loss a microcosm of 2024 troubles
Astros place Justin Verlander on 15-day IL with neck discomfort (YB)
Astros’ shorthanded lineup goes quietly in loss to lowly White Sox (Houston Chronicle)
Framber Valdez throws seventh quality start of 2024
Astros’ Joe Espada ejected at White Sox arguing strike zone (Audacy)
Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez away from team for opener vs. White Sox due to family matter (MSN)
Astros’ Kyle Tucker still yet to resume on-field activities after shin contusion (Houston Chronicle)
AL West News
A’s: Gelof helps A’s beat Royals 7-5 to end 9-game slide (AP News)
Mall Cops: Mets rally for 7-6 victory at Texas and extend winning streak to season-best 7 games (amNY)
M’s: Why Seattle Mariners should be eyeing a top-two seed in the AL (Seattle Sports)
Halos: Angels can’t overcome Griffin Canning’s rough start against Brewers (OC Register)
MLB News
Willie Mays, a baseball giant, dies at 93
‘A big relief’: Judge OK after HBP on hand in Yankees’ win
Red Sox righty to undergo Tommy John surgery in unfortunate blow (YB)
Here’s how Dodgers swung momentum with huge 7-run 9th inning
Brewers win when Frelick robs certain game-tying homer
Why MLB’s attendance is on the rise (YB)
A Change of Scenery Has Worked Well for Jack Flaherty (FG)
Triston Casas Talks Hitting Training (FG)
Josh Rojas, Picking Machine (FG)
Alvarez, Alonso’s clutch hits cap comeback for Mets’ 7th straight win
Shohei’s majestic 476-foot blast longest in MLB this season
Harper bests NLCS foe in rematch before Phillies walk off
‘My heart is on the floor’: Baseball world reacts to Mays’ passing
Loss of Mays leaves Giants heartbroken in Chicago
Rickwood Field game takes on new meaning: Mays will ‘be watching over’
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Collin McHugh (37) was 58-35 with a 3.63 ERA over 753 1⁄3 innings for the Astros from 2014 through 2019.
LHP Bruce Chen (47) played 17 seasons of major league ball between 11 teams. He pitched 12 innings for the 2003 Astros, walking eight, striking out eight, and allowing eight earned runs.
2B Craig Smajstrla (62) was 0-for-3 with two runs for the 1988 Astros.
LHP Jerry Reuss (75) played for eight teams over his 22-season MLB career, including Houston in 1972 and 1973. He was 25-26 with a 3.22 FIP over 70 rotation starts, and led the NL in 1973 with 40.
IF/OF Bob Aspromonte (86) was Houston’s first super-sub, although he started in most of his 1007 appearances with the team between 1962 and 1968. He hit .258/.313/.345 with 51 jacks and 385 RBI.
RHP Miguel Ullola (22) is 3-3 with a 4.67 ERA for the Corpus Christi Hooks.