Welcome to the Tuesday Boil.
Just two more sleeps, then we get some baseball.
….but if that’s too long to wait, Houston will be hosting the Sugar Land Space Cowboys tonight at Daikin Park starting at 7:10 PM CT. It’s their final warm up before the regular season starts Thursday against the New York Mets. Coincidentally, it’s also Sugar Land’s last live-game action before the Triple-A regular season starts as well. The Space Cowboys will host the Oklahoma City Dodgers three times starting Friday night at 6:05 PM CT.
Houston Astros News
Ben Verlander jokes about causing mayhem if Cam Smith is not on Astros’ Opening Day roster (Sportskeeda)
From nosebleeds to field level: How expensive are Astros’ opening day tickets? (HC)
Short-porch merchant? Astros’ addition already loves Daikin Park. (Chron)
Astros minor league pitcher almost singlehandedly derailed Houston’s hopes for 2025 (CTH)
Astros Player ‘denied, detained and deported’, What Could President Trump’s New Travel Bans Do to Them? (NewsBreak)
MLB The Show 25 Update 4 Adds new Astros & Nationals Uniform (CP)
8 Amazing Houston Astros Opening Day Events (Secret Houston)
AL West News
Leiter, Rocker, Pillar Make Rangers’ Roster; Carter Optioned To Triple-A (MLBTR)
Angels To Release Mickey Moniak (MLBTR)
‘I got so much better’: Touted M’s prospect relishes spring experience (Seattle Sports)
A’s Zack Gelof Undergoes Successful Surgery (SI)
MLB News
Burnes at the back of rotation? Here’s why
Pohlad Family Reportedly Seeking At Least $1.7 Billion In Twins Sale (MLBTR)
Starting Pitcher Power Rankings, Opening Day edition tl;dr — Framber Valdez is number nine
Cavan Biggio Expected To Make Royals’ Roster (MLBTR)
2025 Positional Power Rankings: Starting Rotation (No. 16-30) (FG) tl;dr — Astros are not in the bottom half….but…
‘Really special moment’: Campbell thrilled to make Opening Day roster
2025 Positional Power Rankings: Starting Rotation (No. 1-15) (FG) tl;dr — Astros are number 15.
In Canha and Margot, a Pair of Brewers NRIs Find New Homes Elsewhere (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Phil Maton (32)
RHP Mike Nagy (77)