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Houston Astros News
Altuve, Alvarez, Valdez named to All-MLB Second Team
Five best fits for Alex Bregman as MLB free agent rumors swirl (USA Today)
Beloved Astros pitching coach resurfaces on other side of country in surprise new job (CTH)
What does Astros GM Dana Brown crave? Selective hitters (Houston Chronicle)
Astros’ Alex Bregman pursuit could be hampered as rumored contender emerges (CTH)
AL West News
A’s: Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher signs with A’s (SI)
M’s: Dave Sims Sends Classy Message to Mariners Fans After Being Named Voice of the Yankee (SI)
Blarts: Why Texas Rangers’ Wyatt Langford was robbed of AL Rookie of the Year by unfair expectations (kagstv)
Halos: Angels, Scott Kingery Avoid Arbitration (MLBTR)
MLB News
Lefty aces Sale, Crochet named Comeback Players of the Year
General Managers on Hitting Coaches Vis-A-Vis Swing Coaches (FG)
Judge, Ohtani named Hank Aaron Award winners — again
Giants Hire Randy Winn As VP Of Player Development (MLBTR)
Ohtani continues to rack up hardware with Outstanding DH Award
2025 Classic Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Tommy John (FG)
Stats guru, shining light Sarah Langs receives ovation at All-MLB Show
Twins Open To Rotation Move For Griffin Jax (MLBTR)
Which player-team reunions make the most sense?
Amid glitz, All-MLB Awards Show connects stars of past, present
Rays To Play 2025 Season At George M. Steinbrenner Field (MLBTR)
Did WAR Ruin the MVP Conversation? (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
LHP Pedro Borbón (57)
LHP Randy Nieman (69)
C Collin Price (25)
Saturday
C Juan Centeno (35)
IF Julio Lugo (1975-2021)
LHP Rob Mallicoat (60)
RHP Dwight Gooden (60)
Sunday
IF Scott Moore (41)
OF Trevor Crowe (41)
RHP Jim Mann (50)
LHP Mitch Williams (60)
RHP Bruce Van Hoff (1943-2012)
RHP Dan Osinski (1933-2013)