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Houston Astros News
‘Everything I do has been a blessing’: Wagner’s wait ends with HOF election
Astros brace for a turbulent trade wind, ready to swap high-priced closer Ryan Pressly for Cubs’ coveted treasure trove (Motorcycle Sports)
Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from ‘& Juliet’ to Astros FanFest (HC)
Astros Rumors: New outfield target emerges, Ryan Pressly trade update (CTH)
The Houston Astros are expected to make a big move in their starting rotation by adding a Hall of Famer (Sports Al Dente)
Scott Boras’ wounded pride is the only obstacle to an Astros-Alex Bregman reunion (FS)
AL West News
A’s: A’s pitching great Dave Stewart joins team as a player development assistant (SF Chronicle)
Halos: The Angels Should Be Positioned For A Late-Offseason Acquisition (MLBTR) “late” offseason. Music to my ears.
M’s: How Bregman’s landing spot could determine who Mariners trade for (Seattle Sports)
Blarts: How will the Rangers handle 2025 with the current makeup of their bullpen? (Nolan Writin)
MLB News
Home/Road Splits as Absurdist Comedy (FG)
When it came to recruiting Roki, Dodgers understood the assignment
Each division’s most bitter rivalry entering 2025
A look at the next 5 HOF ballots
Cubs add veteran utilityman Berti on 1-year dea
The best shortstops in baseball right now are
Guards bring on reliever Paul Sewald to add experience to bullpen
5 players trending toward Hall of Fame elections
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Brandon Duckworth (49)
1B Benny Distefano (63)
RHP Don Nottebart (1936—2007)
2B/3B Joey Amalfitano (91)