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Houston Astros News
These 3 prospects could contribute to Astros in 2025
Bleacher Report’s insane Astros free agency prediction couldn’t be more off the mark (CTH)
How Dusty Baker’s latest comments shed new light on Astros internal decision-making (SportsMap Houston)
Bleacher Report provides more optimism that Alex Bregman could return to Astros after all (CTH)
Astros 11-year veteran projected to get $4 million contract (CTH)
AL West News
A’s: Assessing A’s prospects two weeks into Arizona Fall League
M’s: Seattle Mariners Star Working to Help Hometown Rebuild in Wake of Hurricane Helene (SI)
Blarts: The case for the Texas Rangers to re-sign Max Scherzer this offseason (Nolan Writin)
Halos: How does Mike Trout feel right now after seeing Shohei Ohtani make the World Series? (HH)
MLB News
Could high-scoring Dodgers offense get even BETTER?
‘Soul searching’ and daring moves: How Yanks put it together to win pennant
Nico Hoerner Undergoes Flexor Tendon Surgery (MLBTR)
Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions: Position Players (MLBTR)
The Griffeys will be in the house when LeBron, Bronny make history
Decoy Ohtani’s best moments … so far
Should managers fear ‘reliever familiarity effect’ in World Series?
Asking price above $1,300 for World Series resale tickets (AP News)
Hardest hitters in baseball are all in the 2024 World Series
The top 25 free agents this offseason (plus one bonus!)
Houston Astros Birthdays
IF Brian Bixler (42)
CF Gerald Young (60)
LHP Frank DiPino (68)
RHP Cecil Upshaw (1942-1995)
SS Cristian Gonzalez (23)