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Houston Astros News
Bregman captures first Gold Glove with stellar year at hot corner
Former Astros Star Craig Biggio Now Selling Gigantic Texas Ranch (101.5)
Houston Astros Top Prospect Not Seen As Answer for Third Base Replacement (SI)
White Sox’s contract decision offers Astros intriguing Alex Bregman contingency (CTH)
Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown hires agent Scott Boras after breakout season (MSN)
AL West News
Texas Rangers: Dodgers fans getting irrationally excited about Corey Seager reunion after Rangers news (Dodgers Way)
Seattle Mariners: Mariners’ Cal Raleigh and Dylan Moore win Rawlings 2024 Gold Glove Awards for C, UT (LL)
Los Angeles Angels: Will the Angels keep their two stalling top prospect outfielders on their roster? (HH)
Barnstorming Athletics: Who Will the A’s Protect Ahead of the Rule 5 Draft?
MLB News
4 things to watch at this week’s GM Meetings
Cole opts out; Yanks can void it by adding $36 million to contract (source)
Joe Kelly Planning To Pitch In 2025 (MLBTR)
Challenge System in MLB: Can We Please Have Robo Umps Now? (SportsRush)
Biggest needs for the 11 playoff teams that fell short in ‘24
The Best and Worst Baserunning Plays of the Postseason (FG)
Giménez, Kwan win Gold Glove Awards for 3rd straight year
Royals bring back Wacha on 3-year deal
Could 2-time All-Star closer be on the trade block?
Ready for the Offseason? Too Bad! Angels, Braves Swap Canning for Soler (FG)
Predicting who will receive qualifying offers before today’s deadline
Miss baseball? Here’s what we’re looking forward to in ‘25
Houston Astros Birthdays
LHP Travis Blackley (42)
RHP Ezequiel Astacio (45)
OF Ryan Thompson (57)
C Mark Bailey (63)