Welcome to the Wednesday Boil.
Welcome to the Wednesday Boil.
Ryan Pressly did not melt down, earning his first save of the season. Tonight Houston goes for a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. Are things finally looking up?
Houston Astros News
Diaz delivers with another HR as Astros’ lineup finding groove
Houston Astros acquire reliever Nick Hernandez from San Diego Padres (Houston Chroncle)
Spencer Arrighetti expects to be ‘just fine’ after early scare (Houston Chronicle)
Cristian Javier reportedly needs Tommy John surgery (it never ends)
Medical episode in Astros dugout forces slight delay in game (KHOU)
AL West News
A’s: A’s could play up to 7 ‘home’ games outside of Vegas after relocation (LV Review-Journal)
Halos: Zach Neto stars as the Angels finally win a home series this season, beating the Padres 4-2 (CBS)
M’s: Andrés Muñoz injured in Mariners’ win over A’s
Blarts: AI is key player in Texas Rangers’ winning formula (CIO) (are the machines taking over?)
MLB News
Jared Jones’ 101 mph heat can even make Shohei look silly
Recent history shows these teams can rally for playoff berths (curiously, no Astros…hmmm).
Strahm extends remarkable run in Phils’ ‘bullpen full of disgusting arms’
MLB announces sports betting suspensions for 5 players
Fried’s 13-K gem sets tone as Braves aim to turn tide in June
Aaron Judge Is Slumping No More (FG)
This Is How It Has to Work (FG)
Player’s View: The Best Game of My Life (FG)
‘Playoff series’ mentality pushing Guards to historic start
Houston Astros Birthdays
C Robinson Chirinos (40) slashed .238/.347/.443 in 114 games for the 2019 Astros.
RHP Jason Green (49) walked 20 and struck out 19 in 17 2⁄3 innings for the 2000 Astros.
RHP Russ Ortiz (50) pitched to a 1.669 WHIP over 85 2⁄3 innings for the 2009 Astros.
IF Bill Spiers (58) spent the final six years of his 13-season MLB playing career with Houston from 1996 through 2001, walking more (223) than he struck out (221).
LHP Paul Siebert (71) was 1-5 with a 3.25 ERA for the 1974 through 1976 Astros, with a 4.01 FIP.