Welcome to the Thursday Boil.
Houston Astros News
On-the-job training continues for Arrighetti
Four ways the Astros can solve their black hole at first base (The Athletic)
Houston Astros’ Starting Rotation Injuries Reflect In MLB Standings (Forbes)
Astros prospect Joey Loperfido keeps hitting homers at Triple-A
Cubs prolong Astros’ struggles: Houston surrenders four first-inning runs in loss (Temple Daily Telegram)
Astros’ Grae Kessinger cherishes trip to Wrigley Field (Houston Chronicle)
What’s going on with the Houston Astros? And can they turn it around before it’s too late? (Yahoo)
AL West News
Blarts: Adolis gets the last laugh after J-Rod leaves everyone in suspense
Halos: Angels announcers tear umpires to shreds after game-ending-call controversy: ‘Garbage’ (NY Post)
M’s: García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1 (Chronicle-Tribune)
A’s: A’s lose to Yankees as balk to Judge bites Boyle; Gelof likely to hit IL (The Mercury News)
MLB News
Judge’s 2nd-chance blast sets tone on big night for Yanks’ bats
How Do You Illustrate Rays of the Sun? (FG)
On cusp of big addition, Mets’ lineup shows all-around promise
Jake Cronenworth Has Bounced Back. He Should Be Bouncing Back Even More. (FG)
‘You know what we do in extra innings’: Braves’ stellar ‘D’ sets up walk-off
Skenes allows first run at Triple-A level, still fans 7 over 4 1/3 IP
Lux provides most encouraging sign in Dodgers’ romp
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Bill Greif (74)
1B Chuck Harrison (1941-2023)
RHP Derek True (23)