Welcome to the weekend edition of the Boil!
Welcome to the weekend edition of the Crawfish Boil.
Houston Astros News
Astros among teams expressing interest in Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon
Medford’s Melton promoted to Triple-A in Astros organization (Rogue Valley Times)
Strange but True: Umpires wear Astros caps during Astros game (KHOU)
First-place Astros make AL history with winning mark at Coliseum
Dodgers-Astros Game Exclusively Being Streamed On Apple TV+ (Dodger Blue)
AL West News
A’s: Athletics All-Star closer suffers a broken finger in freak injury (YB)
Blarts: MLB rumors: Rangers targeting Rays slugger at trade deadline (ClutchPoints)
Halos: Angels’ Kenny Rosenberg struggles in his first start of season (OC Register)
M’s: Arozarena to Seattle in first big Deadline trade
MLB News
Finding the best trade match for every contending club’s biggest need
‘Magnificent’ Cease spins 2nd no-hitter in Padres history
Dylan Cease’s no-hitter was incredibly unique for this era of baseball
Dylan Cease refused to come out of game during no-hitter (YB)
After a long road back, Kershaw delivers in 2024 debut
Cooperstown Notebook: The 2024 Progress Report, Part I (FG)
D-backs deal for Marlins lefty Puk to fortify bullpen
Yankees’ Aaron Boone airs frustration after club is swept by Mets (YB)
Houston Astros Birthdays
Friday
RHP Ryne Stanek (33) was 8-7 with a 2.90 ERA in 186 appearances for the Astros, between 2021 and 2023.
RHP Carroll Sembera (1941-2005) pitched 100 innings over 71 appearances for the Astros between 1965 and 1967, with a 4.14 ERA and a 3.55 FIP.
Saturday
C/1B Jack Hiatt (82) hit .266 in 79 games for Houston between 1971 and 1972.
RHP Nick Borquez (18) has pitched 10 innings for the DSL Astros Blue.
Sunday
RHP Henry Sosa (39) was 3-5 with a 5.23 ERA in 10 rotational starts for the 2011 Astros.
RHP Chad Paronto (49) pitched to a 7.41 ERA in 17 innings for Houston between 2008 and 2009.
OF Dick Simpson (81) played in 59 games for Houston in 1968, hitting .186.
SS German Ramirez (18) has a .590 OPS in 48 games with the FCL Astros this season.