The Astros take a day to reset and reflect on how they can recover from a 7-16 start.
Houston Astros News
With ugly start, the Houston Astros’ AL dynasty is in danger. But they know ‘how to fight back’ (USA Today)
Astros not going to wait on struggling veteran forever (MSN)
Cristian Javier to IL with Neck Discomfort (Last Word on Sports)
Former Astros prospect Ronny Garcia dead in traffic accident (UPI)
Astros GM gets brutally honest on Jose Abreu’s disastrous slump (ClutchPoints)
Astros’ horrible start continues with ugly series loss to Nationals (YB)
Astros ’24: Last place, by the numbers (Chipalatta)
AL West News
A’s: A year ago, the Oakland A’s announced their Vegas move. Then the real drama started (The Athletic)
M’s: Mariners bring pop to Coors, reach double digit runs for first time in series win (Lookout Landing)
Halos: Los Angeles Angels SWEPT by Cincinnati Reds, Too Many Errors, Too Many Issues, Soriano Pitches Well (WKYC)
Blarts: Rangers slug three homers to avert sweep by Braves (KNBR)
MLB News
Ohtani’s special record: ‘His presence … he’s just a great player’
Judge or Soto? Who matters more for Yanks in ‘24? MLB execs decide
Paul Skenes breaks down every pitch in his wicked arsena
Ozuna joins Chipper, Murphy with incredible start to season
Cowser finds fountain redemption with HR after milestone mishap
After fan interference negates walk-off HR, Rockies walk off anyway
Power Rankings: Early-season surprise team surges into Top 10 (Astros are 21st)
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, April 19 (FG)
Whitey Herzog Defined an Era, but He Was Ahead of His Time (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Bryan Abreu (27)
IF Rylan Bannon (28)
LHP Carlos Hernández (44)
OF Cesar Hernandez (21)