So the Astros can lose once in a while.
Hopefully they don’t make a habit out of it.
Houston Astros News
As Astros go to 6-man rotation, Ronel Blanco might benefit most (Houston Chronicle)
Astros claim veteran outfielder off waivers from Mets (ClutchPoints)
As Astros search for outfield stability, former prospect Wilyer Abreu flourishes in Boston (NY Times)
How Astros World Series aspirations just got a lot more interesting (SportsMap Houston)
It is high, it is far, it is … stuck in the fence?!
Blanco’s search for consistency continues in tough start vs. Boston
Astros 2024: Heading into the home stretch (Chipalatta)
AL West News
A’s: Athletics Select J.T. Ginn (MLBTR)
Halos: Joyce whiffs Witt with 3 heaters all 103+ mph
M’s: Time is running out for the Mariners (The Daily Evergreen)
Blarts: Bradford continues to deal, but Rangers’ bats can’t back him
MLB News
HR clears the wall — only to roll back UNDER the fence?
Thomas sparks huge 12th for Guards: ‘He catapulted that inning’
So much clutch! Profar lifts Padres to another late comeback
Cardinals Release Brandon Crawford, Option Jordan Walker (MLBTR)
Luis Severino has odd take on biggest difference between playing for Mets and Yankees (YB)
Release from Cardinals could be end of the line for three-time All-Star (YB)
Lack of dominant team will make MLB pennant races, playoffs wide open (YB)
This Week in Meatballs, Whomps per Whiff, and Other Novelty Stats (FG)
Pedro Avila Throws Such a Weird Changeup (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
LF Derek Fisher (31) appeared in 112 games and slashed .201/.282/.367 with 10 homers and 33 RBI.
C Cristian Vázquez (34) caught 35 games for the 2022 Astros, hitting .250 with a .585 OPS.
OF JD Martinez (37) opened his now-14 season career with the Astros from 2011 through 2013. He hit .251 with 24 home runs and 126 RBI in 252 games before Houston released him prior to the 2014 campaign.
SS Andújar Cedeño (1969-2000) played in 395 games for the Astros from 1990 through 1994 and 1996, hitting .250/.309/.389 with 31 homers and 154 RBI.
OF Karl Rhodes (56) played in 92 games for the Astros from 1990 through 1993. He hit .219/.302/.303 with two home runs.
IF Jerry DaVanon (79) played in 93 games for Houston in 1975 and 1976, putting up a .795 OPS.
1B/OF Jim Beauchamp (1939-2007) played 78 games for Houston in 1964, 1965, and 1970. He hit .179 with three homers and 12 RBI.