Offseason Boil!
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Houston Astros News
Astros flush with rotation options for 2025
Cardinals History: The day Chris Correa pleaded guilty and its ramifications (Redbird Rants)
A Twist in the Game, Ex-Red Sox Verdugo’s Journey Might Lead to a Houston Astros Reunion (Motorcycle Sports)
Astros should be furious about latest Nolan Arenado trade rumors (FS) (should they, though?)
Why Alex Bregman Appears Unlikely For Mets as Pete Alonso Backup Plan (SI)
Astros News: Houston signs division-rival pitcher and adds former Tigers infielder (CTH)
Astros’ Key Pitchers Left in the Bullpen, Opening Day Looking Like a Strikeout Without McCullers Jr. and Garcia (Motorcycle Sports)
AL West News
A’s: A’s Ink Slugger Brent Rooker to $60M, 5-Year Deal (GV Wire)
M’s: How ‘aggressive’ could Mariners have been with Gavin Lux trade after Reds got him for nothing? (Sodo Mojo)
Halos: MLB News: Angels’ Bigger Offer for Dodgers’ $12M Star Comes Undone After a Small Technicality Plays Spoilsport (Essentially Sports)
Blarts: The Rangers Had a Homecoming With Chris Martin Late Last Night (FG) (a cold play by Texas)
MLB News
Diamondbacks To Acquire Grae Kessinger (MLBTR)
Rays Sign Drew Rasmussen To Extension (MLBTR)
Verlander, 3-time Cy winner, agrees to 1-year deal with Giants
The Most Baseball Sounding Baseball Names – Last Names Ending in C + bonus 2024 music coverage (Viva el Birdos)
Nationals Sign Amed Rosario (MLBTR)
Which prospects have the best tools? Front office execs weigh in
3 players Dodgers could trade if they’re not done making moves
Rosario inks one-year deal with Nationals
Brian Matusz, lefty who had Big Papi’s number, dies at 37
Mystery team involved in Sasaki sweepstakes?
Reds Greenlight Gavin Lux Trade With Dodger Blue (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
2B Dave Matranga (48)
RHP Julio Solano (65)
OF Wilbur Howard (1949—2022)
IF Gene Freese (1934—2013)
CF Jim Busby (1927-1996)