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Houston Astros News
MLB Rumors: AL West rival could prevent Astros-Justin Verlander reunion (msn.com)
Houston Astros: Organization ensures Black kids can see MLB games (houstonchronicle.com)
2 Astros trade rumors we hope are true, 1 we hope doesn’t happen (climbingtalshill.com)
If the Astros have been overlooked this season, the return of Alvarez and Altuve could change that (elpasoinc.com)
Yainer Diaz is ‘the future’. How can the Astros use him more in the present? (theathletic.com
Houston Astros Target Superstar Closer Josh Hader for Bullpen Help (bvmsports.com)
If you were hoping the Astros would pull off a trade for a starting pitcher… (khou.com)
How will Astros counter Rangers’ big trades at Deadline? (mlb.com)
AL West News
Texas Rangers swept by Padres, have lost seven of last nine (Dallasnews.com)
Texas Rangers acquire starter Jordan Montgomery from St. Louis Cardinals (wlen.com)
Blake Snell, Josh Hader help Padres sweep Rangers (mlb.com)
Angels acquire Randal Grichuk, C.J. Cron from Rockies in exchange for Jake Madden, Mason Albright (theathletic.com)
Braves look to keep home win streak going, host the Angels (foxsports.com)
Angels salvage massive swing game before trade deadline: ‘We’re going to make a huge run’ (theathletic.com)
Rockies host Oakland Athletics, look to stop home losing streak (wtop.com)
Luis Medina strikes out six in loss to Rockies (mlb.com)
MLB owners ‘upset’ over Oakland Athletics, owner John Fisher receiving ‘preferential treatment’ (sportsnaut.com)
Mariners Defeat Diamondbacks in Series, Improve Win-Loss Record to 54-51 (bvmsports.com)
Mariners host Red Sox with both teams chasing wild-card berths (Reuters.com)
Drayer: What’s at stake in this Seattle Mariners trade deadline (sports.mynorthwest.com)
MLB News
Padres fans reach new high after breaking record for sellout games (fox5sandiego.com)
13 bold predictions as Trade Deadline approaches (mlb.com)
‘Buzz growing’ around Dodgers and Verlander (mlb.com)
Could a new name shake up the trade market for pitchers? (mlb.com)
Will this be Yankees’ strategy with Trade Deadline nearing? (mlb.com)
O’s show nation why they’re class of AL East (mlb.com)
Deal for hard-throwing Hicks puts Blue Jays’ bullpen in prime position (mlb.com)
Angels land Cron, Grichuk in deal with Rockies (mlb.com)
Houston Astros Birthdays
Sunday
Corner Infielder Doug Rader (79) played 1178 games for Houston from 1967 through 1975, slashing out a .250/.318/.402 line with 128 home runs and 600 RBI. He won the National League Gold Glove at third base every season from 1970 through 1974.
C Gus Triandos (1930-2013) played in 24 games for the 1965 Astros, going 13-for-72 with two home runs.
Today
RHP Gordie Pladson (67) pitched in a total of 20 games for Houston from 1979 through 1982. He was 0-4 with a 6.04 ERA and a 4.42 FIP, along with a 1.757 WHIP and 18 K’s in 50 2⁄3 innings.
LF Jay Schlueter (1949-2010) appeared in seven games for the 1971 Astros, and went one-for-three with a run scored.
SS Chase Jaworski (19) was Houston’s fifth round selection in 2023.
CF Nehomar Ochoa (18) was Houston’s 11th round pick in 2023, and is one-for-eight with the FCL Astros at the rookie level.