Welcome to the Monday Boil.
Welcome to the Monday Boil!
Houston Astros News
With Wagner on cusp, a look back on HOFers with Astros ties
Astros’ 2025: A quick view of the third base position (Chipalatta)
Astros’ Crown Jewel Bregman, Courted by Red Sox for a Whopping $120 Million Deal (Motorcycle Sports)
Former Astros pitcher Tyler Ivey embarks on a comeback: ‘All roads led back to baseball’ (NY Times)
Astros predicted to acquire 3-time Cy Young winner to replace Justin Verlander (SN)
AL West News
Blarts: Rangers Position Preview: Jake Burger a new addition to menu at first base (WFAA)
M’s: Mariners Announce Triple-A Tacoma Staff for 2025 Season (From the Corner of Edgar & Dave)
A’s: Elephant Rumblings: A’s reflect on Spring Training without Rickey (A’s Nation)
Halos: Picking the Halos’ All-Quarter Century team (3B is Troy Glaus, to answer a question I had and maybe you did too)
MLB News
Is the 6-man rotation a trend or a phase?
Ever Introspective, Charlie Morton Isn’t Quite Ready To Go Home (FG)
7 free agents who are better than you think
What Could Pete Alonso’s Market Look Like On A Short-Term Deal? (MLBTR)
How a potential deal with Sasaki could transform Blue Jays
HOF ballot update: 7 big questions as announcement nears
Unlike Other Giants, Oneil Cruz Lives For High Pitches (FG)
‘I love Boston’: Casas taking trade rumors in stride
The MLB player who raced a cheetah — and won!
Yankees, Mets among clubs not expected to sign Sasaki
Cubs Add $5 Million Worth of Colin Rea (FG)
JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Ben Zobrist (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Andre Scrubb (30)
SS/3B Orlando Miller (56)
LHP Mike Madden (68)
RHP Bob Forsch (1950—2011)
C/SS/3B Ron Brand (85)