Welcome to the Monday Boil!
We’re just past roughly 1⁄4 of the way through the offseason.
Doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as an article about the season’s quarter-point. Meh. It is what it is. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. A stitch in time saves nine. Grass is always greener. Everything happens for a reason. Nice guys finish last. Most importantly, this too shall pass.
Houston Astros News
Where could Bregman land in free agency?
Astros 2024 Rule 5 Draft: Full details, roster deadline, players who are eligible (CTH)
Four names to know as Astros ponder free agents
The Astros said they’re making a ‘significant business announcement’ but what could it be? (12newsnow)
New Kyle Tucker extension concerns a huge factor in Astros’ Alex Bregman negotiations (CTH)
Leaked photo shows that Astros ballpark may have a new name (Chron)
AL West News
Halos: It sure looks like Niko Kavadas will make the Angels’ Opening Day roster (HH)
M’s: Yankees All-Star slugger predicted to dump NY in favor of Mariners (SN)
A’s: Center Field — Yes It’s An “Area Of Need” (Athletics Nation)
Mallcops: Max Scherzer’s former team could steal pitcher from Rangers in free agency (Nolan Writin)
MLB News
Nick Martinez To Accept Qualifying Offer From Reds (MLBTR)
Sunday Notes: Nick Pivetta Believes In Pitching To His Strengths (FG)
Red Sox reportedly talking with multiple top-tier starters
2025 Classic Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Luis Tiant (FG)
The case for each Rookie of the Year finalist
Red Sox Interested In Blake Snell (MLBTR)
A third club has met with Soto, with more soon
5 free agents who might be better than you think
Scouting reports for MVP, Cy Young finalists
Free Agent Faceoff: Max Scherzer/Walker Buehler (MLBTR)
Houston Astros Birthdays
OF Travis Buck (41)
RHP Tom Gordon (57)
C Eddie Tucker (58)
OF Mike Felder (63)
RHP Jeff Heathcock (65)
C Luis Pujols (69)
RHP Gil Rondón (71)
LF Steve Henderson (72)