Welcome to the Wednesday Boil.
You come here for the beer, but stick around for the conversation.
It’s the digital version of Cheers — only for the Astros instead of the Red Sox — and instead of Sam Malone and coach you get…uh…Bill, Clack, Cody, Jimmy, VBallRetired, astrosfaninva and me.
Houston Astros News
‘I’m not paying that bill’: Yordan jokes following scoreboard-breaking BP homer
Scorching hot Bregman at his best as Astros win 7th game in a row
Here’s how Astros’ prospect rankings look after a busy Deadline
Houston Astros release reliever Dylan Coleman, an offseason trade acquisition (MSN)
Astros seek to extend win streak, take on the Rays (FOX)
Spencer Arrighetti Is a Different Kind of Pitching Nerd Now (FG)
AL West News
Rangers: Top of the Order: Could the Rangers Waive the White Flag? (FG)
Angels: Inexperience gets the better of Fulmer and the Angels
Mariners: Tigers’ Carpenter returns with two homers in 15-1 romp over Mariners (Detroit News)
(PhilaKC)OakSacVegas: Rehabbing Dodger Max Muncy, meet A’s prospect Max Muncy
MLB News
‘Grinding’ Smith breaks out with big night, showcasing Dodgers’ depth
Heated Springer tossed after arguing HBP call: ‘I was just kind of in shock’
McCarthy secures D-backs’ 5th straight win with walk-off knock
Andrés Chaparro’s MLB debut is twice as nice as the Nats rout the O’s (Washington Post)
‘He’s a beast’: Greene strengthens Cy Young case
Yankees get disappointing injury update on big trade-deadline addition
Making Sense of the MVP Races (FG)
Red Sox starter could be sidelined for remainder of the yearDodgers top pitching prospect to undergo Tommy John surgery
Tigers slated for lineup boost with reinstatement of outfielder
Soto’s first 3-HR game has Yanks gawking: ‘He’s the greatest hitter in the game’
2028 U.S. Olympic baseball roster projection: How MLB players could shape the team (NY Times)
Nine years after coming to the crossroads, Morton reaches 2,000 K’s
Mike Cubbage Passes Away (MLBTR)
It’s Release Angles All The Way Down (FG)
Jake McCarthy Fights the BABIP Monster
Houston Astros Birthdays
IF Mark Loretta (53) played for Houston in 2002, 2007 and 2008, appearing in 255 games with a .296 batting average and more walks (82) than strikeouts (76).