Welcome to the Tuesday Boil.
Welcome to the Tuesday Boil!
Houston Astros News
The Astros’ ultimate what if? (Chipalatta)
Astros insider adds 2 more free agent fits to Houston’s offseason docket (CTH)
Astros all-time bust finally showing signs of life again in Puerto Rico Winter League (CTH)
Does Alex Bregman have huge contract demand in free agency? (Larry Brown Sports)
Behind the deal: Why Jim Crane chose Daikin as Houston Astros’ new ballpark naming rights partner (The Business Journals)
Astros Reportedly ‘Interested’ In Joining Bidding War For Projected $189M Superstar (Newsweek)
AL West News
Halos: Which former Angels are up for the Hall of Fame and could any one of them make it? (HH)
A’s: Elephant Rumblings: Grounded in Sacramento (Athletics Nation)
Blarts: Despite some growing pains, Wyatt Langford has shown himself to have an important intangible (Nolan Writin)
M’s: Mariners 2024 Rule 5 Draft: Full details, roster deadline, players who are eligible (Sodo Mojo)
MLB News
Nick Martinez Doesn’t Need Strikeouts (FG)
Inside the Soto sweepstakes: December decision? And a mystery club?
Skenes becomes 2nd Pirate to win NL Rookie of the Year, 498 days after Draft
Dodgers To Meet With Juan Soto, Scott Boras On Tuesday (MLBTR)
The Big Questions About the 2025 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot (FG)
Rookie of the Year vote totals: AL race is second-closest finish ever
Pirates Sign Yerry Rodriguez To Minor League Deal (MLBTR)
Which teams are leading the race for Burnes?
Gil’s dominance recognized with 10th Rookie of the Year in Yankees history
The case for each Manager of the Year Award finalist
Brewers, Deivi García Agree To Minor League Deal (MLBTR)
Cowser finishes 2nd in tight AL Rookie of Year race
Hall of Fame ballot has 14 first-timers
Wagner gets final shot; CC, Ichiro arrive as 2025 Hall of Fame ballot released
Houston Astros Birthdays
LHP Framber Valdez (31)
RHP Aurelio Monteagudo (1943-1990)
3B Franchely Silverio (18)