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Houston Astros News
First-timers Ichiro, CC and elite closer Wagner elected to Hall
Astros spring training: Cam Smith headlines group of 23 non-roster invitees (NY Times)
How much money did Alex Bregman cost himself declining Astros offer? (CTH)
‘Tearful’ Billy Wagner shares emotional reaction to HOF election (CP)
‘Everything I do has been a blessing’: Wagner’s wait ends with HOF election
Astros 2025: Silly season in full flow (Chipalatta)
The fateful broken arm that kicked off a Hall of Fame journey
Alex Bregman, Tigers Reportedly At “Standstill” (MLBTR)
AL West News
M’s: Mariners Acquire Will Klein, Designate Tyler Jay For Assignment (MLBTR)
Blarts: Rangers’ Ian Kinsler falls off Hall of Fame ballot; Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner voted in (Dallas News)
Halos: Los Angeles Angels and pitcher Jose Quijada agree to one-year, $1.075 million deal (FlashScore)
A’s: Tony La Russa looks forward to renewing a life in baseball after cancer recovery (SF Chronicle)
MLB News
Rich Hill, Jesse Chavez Plan To Pitch In 2025 (MLBTR)
Complete 2025 Hall of Fame voting results
Sabathia cements legacy as first-ballot Hall of Famer
In Defense of the Hall of Very Good (FG)
Griffey surprises Ichiro after Hall call — but why did Ichiro thank George?
The dynamics of Alonso possibly returning to Mets
Blue Jays Still Have Payroll Space After Santander Signing (MLBTR)
Could this All-Star outfielder be next to sign?
No Unanimity? No Problem. The Hall Calls for Suzuki, Sabathia, and Wagner (FG)
FOUND! Kid collector pulls one-of-a-kind Skenes debut patch card
The Envelope Please: Our 2025 Hall of Fame Crowdsource Ballot Results and a Preview of Election Day (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP José Valdéz (42)
LF Javier Ortiz (62)
OF Leon Roberts (74)