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Houston Astros News
Astros set preliminary Minor League rosters
Brendan Rodgers earns final spot on Astros’ season-opening roster (HC)
‘Fleeced’: Chicago Cubs called out for Kyle Tucker trade amid Astros-Cam Smith news (Chi City Sports)
Predicting when Astros prospect Jacob Melton will make his major league debut in 2025 (CTH)
Houston Astros fans are faithful (Axios)
MLB Analyst Makes Compelling Case Why Astros Will Win AL West Again in 2025 (SI)
What to expect at Houston Astros’ Opening Day Street Fest outside Daikin Park (HC)
Cam Smith makes Astros roster — and you have to see how he found out!
Cam Smith Not the Only Astros Prospect to Crack Opening Day Roster (Athlon)
AL West News
Tuesday Afternoon News Dump: Mariners Extend Raleigh (FG)
In the era of big velocities, some pitchers are still finding other ways to succeed (AJC)
A’s have moved up the road, might they do the same in AL West standings? (SF Chronicle)
MLB News
Every team’s great unknown ahead of Opening Day
Jose Quintana Agrees To Optional Assignment; Jake Bauers Makes Brewers’ Roster (MLBTR)
Let’s Talk About Slam Dunk Framing (FG)
‘Heroes of the Game’ reimagines MLB stars as anime superheroes
David Bote Exercises Upward Mobility Clause In Dodgers Deal (MLBTR)
Here’s where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the season
The major milestones within reach for star players in 2025
Jordan Montgomery To Undergo Tommy John Surgery (MLBTR)
Did you know Juan Soto was once a dominant pitcher?
To Boldly Stay: Alejandro Kirk Signs Five-Year Extension With Blue Jays (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Cristian Javier (28)
RHP Shane Reynolds (57)
SS José Vizcaíno (57)