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Houston Astros News
Astros ‘hoping for the best’ as Walker deals with sore left oblique
Why Bob Marley and meditation are key for this Astros top prospect (Chron)
Astros players with (and without) minor-league options on 40-man roster for 2025 (CTH)
Is Jose Altuve’s position change an act of genius or desperation by the Astros? (CttP)
Astros GM gets real about the toughest moves he had to a make (SM Houston)
Kyle Tucker Put Astros Boss in Tough Spot as He Reveals “Hardest” Challenge in Honest Admission (ES)
MLB power rankings reveals harsh reality that should keep Astros GM up at night (CTH)
Inside Jeremy Peña’s approach at plate this spring (HC)
Astros Strength Coach Stephanie Grubbs Is Building an ‘Arsenal’ of Skills (Front Office Sports)
Astros Predicted to Make Big Gamble On 22YO Rookie After His Eye-Catching Spring Training Numbers (ES)
AL West News
Mariners fans rage at Jerry Dipoto’s interviews. He’s ‘gonna get roasted’ for this one too (NY Times)
Tim Anderson, ex-batting champ, finds new life with LA Angels: ‘Life comes at you hard’ (USA Today)
Athletics Confident They Can Become Contenders In New Sacramento Home (Forbes)
Rangers Notes: Teodo, Bullpen, Leiter (MLBTR)
MLB News
Hall Of Fame Adjusts Era Committees Eligibility (MLBTR)
Opposites attract up the middle as Chisholm, Volpe gel quickly
Bryce Harper Willing To Return To Outfield To Accommodate Future First Base Addition (MLBTR)
Here’s every team’s new Top 30 Prospects list
Rachel Folden bonding with prospects while rising in Cubs coaching ranks
Austin Adams Is Slider-Reliant and Learning To Leverage Seams (FG)
Drafting the World Series favorites, from 1 (guess who!) to 30
Why Sasaki’s splitter looks like MLB’s next great pitch
Houston Astros Birthdays
SS Clint Barmes (46) played the 2011 campaign with the Astros. Going by his 3.4 bWAR, it was the best season of his 13-season major league career (OPS+ of 93). Barmes completed his career with 14.9 bWAR in total — which is significant when you consider he never posted an OPS+ in triple digits.
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