Welcome to the Thursday Boil.
Welcome to the Thursday Boil.
Houston Astros News
Astros’ off-season: Rating the Golden Decade (Chipalatta)
Alex Santos strikes out six batters
Astros free agents, trade reports, and returns that could re-shape Houston’s pitching (SportsMap Houston)
Astros’ Alex Bregman pursuit could be hampered as rumored contender emerges (CTH)
Houston Astros improved chances to re-sign Alex Bregman due to ‘concerns’ over Kyle Tucker extension talks (Sportsnaut)
AL West News
A’s: Using “Bad Contracts” To Build A Competitive Team (A’s Nation)
M’s: Two potential Mariners infield trade targets to watch (Seattle Sports)
Halos: “Angels wasted Mike Trout’s career, Shohei Ohtani’s 6 years” – Ex-Marlins President makes feelings known about owner Arte Moreno and GM Perry Minasian (SportsKeeda)
Blarts: Josh Smith’s latest recognition should solidify his role with Rangers in 2025 (Nolan Writin)
MLB News
Ha-Seong Kim’s Challenging Free Agent Case (MLBTR)
Soto … and then? MLB execs pick No. 2 free agent
Did Sabermetrics Ruin the MVP Conversation? (FG)
Mark Loretta Talks Hitting (FG)
Report on Sasaki? ‘Probably one of the greatest pitchers I’ve ever seen live’
You can’t turn down a baseball card-themed invite to Bobby Witt Jr.’s wedding
Dodgers, Yanks to highlight ESPN’s Opening Day doubleheader
Rays, Tigers Reach Deals With Diamond Sports Group (MLBTR)
Phillies Hire Mark Lowy As Assistant Pitching Coach (MLBTR)
Houston Astros Birthdays
1B J.J. Matijevic (29)
RHP Kent Bottenfield (56)
RHP Curt Schilling (58)