Happy Jackie Robinson Day!
Welcome to your Tuesday Astros Crawfish Boil!
Houston Astros News
Astros fans now realizing exactly why Nolan Arenado turned down trade to Houston (FS)
Astros have deja vu all over again with ugly April rut (Chron)
There are some great signs that Astros’ Jeremy Peña could break out in 2025 (CTH)
Astros Bullpen Reinforcements Closing in on Return to Major Leagues (SI)
Back at .500, Cardinals try to build momentum vs. Astros (DeadSpin)
AL West News
The young Angel doing a peak Mike Trout impression
A’s No. 1 prospect Kurtz’s big bat looking Major League-ready
Why Mariners ace Logan Gilbert is too low in MLB.com’s Pitcher Power Rankings (Sodo Mojo)
Emerging Texas Rangers Prospect Earns Carolina League Player of Week Honor (SI)
MLB News
Padres stay Petco Perfect (11-0!) thanks to Tatis homers, late rally
Marlins Outright Xzavion Curry (MLBTR)
It’s a boy! Bryce holds in-game gender reveal … with help from Trea
Spencer Torkelson’s Adjustments Have Paid Off So Far (FG)
From cleats to outreach, Griffey carries on Jackie’s legacy
Happy Jackie Robinson Day, to Those Who Celebrate (North Side Baseball)
First-time EVER? A 1-2 punch made up of No. 1s
America’s Most Sideways Pitcher Is Having Another Unusual Start (FG)
Twins, Tyler Beede Agree To Minor League Deal (MLBTR)
Alonso so locked in he’s making his hitting coach say, ‘Whoa’
Orioles Sign Chadwick Tromp To Minor League Deal (MLBTR)
Houston Astros Birthday
SS J C Hartman (91)
Minors
Sugar Land Space Cowboys
1:05 PM CT @ Las Vegas Aviators: Colton Gordon (1-0, 1.76) vs. Jack Cushing (1-0, 2.00)
Corpus Christi Hooks
6:30 PM CT @ Midland RockHounds: Joey Mancini (0-1, 8.31) vs. Kade Morris (0-0, 6.75)
Asheville Tourists
5 PM CT @ Rome Emperors: TBD vs. Herick Hernandez (0-0, 5.40)
Fayetteville Woodpeckers
5:35 PM CT hosting Fredericksburg Nationals: Davian Garcia (0-1, 8.31) vs. Bryce Mayer (0-0, 0.00)