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Houston Astros News
A peek inside Cooper Hummel’s elite autograph collection
Top Astros rotation candidate reveals who his surprising idol was growing up (CTH)
‘Pretty funky’ Logan VanWey emerges as candidate for Astros’ bullpen (HC)
With 3 longtime fixtures gone, how do remaining Astros bridge the gap? (NY Times)
Is a Yainer Diaz Breakout Coming? (FG)
AL West News
Who Else Could The A’s Look To Extend? (MLBTR)
Under-the-radar Mariners signing labeled ‘dark horse candidate’ to make Opening Day roster (Sodo Mojo)
Heim’s bounce-back effort months in the making
Andrew McCutchen says Mike Trout needs to accept reality (CP)
MLB News
Twins, Brady Feigl Agree To Minor League Deal (MLBTR)
7-foot-6 and throwing off the mound? You’ll want to see this
Yan’s ‘flamboyant’ strikeout celebration? It’s here to stay
Let’s Check In on Brandon Lowe (FG)
Goldy has faith Cards can finish what he left behind
Hendriks fired up in first Red Sox action, even if it’s only spring
Three Dodgers storylines to follow at midway point of ST
Triston Casas Is Looking To Create Power From a Smaller Space (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
LF Corey Julks (29) racked up a 79 OPS+ in 93 games for the 2023 Astros.
OF Carl Warwick (88) appeared in 280 games for the 1962/1963 Houston Colt .45s, with a .257/.315/.373 line to his credit.