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Welcome to the Thursday Boil!
Houston Astros News
YIE – Do the “Trends” Matter? (Chipalatta)
Padres-Jackson Merrill deal offers appealing framework for Astros-Cam Smith extension (CTH)
Predicted All-Star Nod Will Bolster Free Agency Earnings for Astros Ace (SI)
‘We’re getting there’: Astros optimistic early offensive struggles won’t linger
Astros not down after a series sweep by Giants. ‘It’s a long season’ (HC)
Astros can’t get timely hits, Framber Valdez roughed up as Giants sweep series (HC)
AL West News
Some diehard baseball fans in sports-crazed Sacramento welcome Athletics and hope they stay awhile (KDH News)
Angels Rookie Accomplishes Feat Not Done Since Hall of Fame Pitcher in the 90s (SI)
Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi duo has Jack Leiter flashing back to Vanderbilt days (CP)
Why Mariners’ win to end opening homestand meant a little more (Seattle Times)
MLB News
Padres extend historic start to ‘25, sweep Guards for perfect 7-0 record
Diamondbacks Sign Ketel Marte To Extension (MLBTR)
Kyle Tucker’s Walk Year Is Off to a Strong Start (FG)
Are The Brewers Going To Be Okay? (FG)
Padres Sign Jackson Merrill To Nine-Year Extension (MLBTR)
California dreamin’ … and winning: Dodgers, Padres both open unbeaten
Why has there been a surge of in-season extensions?
Hector Neris Elects Free Agency (MLBTR)
Torpedo Bats in Acquisition (FG)
‘I knew it was gonna come’: Devers snaps 0-for-21 streak with RBI double
Gallen heats up the cold Bronx night, K’s 13 Yankees in gem
Wheeler (10 K’s, 25 whiffs) in elite company with impressive streak
Houston Astros Birthday
RHP Humberto Castellanos (27)