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Houston Astros News
Astros’ off-season: Doing more math (Chipalatta)
Versatile Astros Prospect Is ‘Easy Answer’ When Projecting Team’s Best Rookie (SI)
This Astros-Guardians trade would give Houston the long-needed answer at first (FS)
Astros insider foreshadows upsetting realities with Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez (CTH)
Clayton Kershaw taking shot at Astros should motivate Dodgers to win ‘24 World Series (Dodgers Way)
AL West News
A’s: Bally’s has a plan to surround BIG-designed Oakland A’s Las Vegas stadium with hotel and casino towers (The Architect’s Newspaper)
M’s: Brady’s Spin: It’s Embarrassing that Seattle Mariners Won’t Even Call Juan Soto (SI)
Halos: Chase Silseth will be the Angels’ X factor during the 2025 season (HH)
Blarts: 5 things to know about Dane Dunning, including his Korean heritage and World Series baby (Dallas News)
MLB News
From in-season pickup to NLCS MVP, Edman on ‘crazy trajectory’ with LA
‘Pay Juan Soto!’ Yankees Advance to World Series on Superstar’s 10th-Inning Blast (FG)
One chapter left to write in Shohei’s storybook season
Red Sox Hire Taylor Smith From Rays For Possible AGM Role (MLBTR)
The Tommy Edman Game: Dodgers Advance to the World Series (FG)
5 defining storylines for the 2024 World Series
Each Team’s Penalty For Signing A Qualified Free Agent (MLBTR)
‘An amazing roller coaster’: Mets’ magical, inspiring ride ends in NLCS
Four wins away: Dodgers take NLCS, setting up World Series vs. Yanks
The Dodgers Beat the Bejeezus Out of the Mets, Again (FG)
Have we seen the last of Alonso in a Mets uniform?
‘I couldn’t have dreamed of this’: Volpe prepping for WS with childhood team
Houston Astros Birthdays
RHP Zack Greinke (41)
1B Franklin Stubbs (64)
2B Keith Drumright (1954-2010)
OF Ron Davis (1941-1992)