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Houston Astros News
Verlander striving to reach postseason form: ‘I’m not there’
Houston GM walking back comments on All-Star’s injury is a bad look (YB)
ChipalattAwards for August 2024 (Chipalatta)
Yulieski Gurriel Honored at Houston Astros Stadium (Cuba Headlines)
New Houston Astros Star Reveals First Reaction After Leaving Dodgers (SI)
Houston Astros Inch Up in Most Recent MLB Power Rankings (YB)
AL West News
A’s: ‘You don’t get paid to play extra innings’: Langeliers caps 2-HR day with walk-off
M’s: Mariners bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Athletics (FOX)
Halos: Angels News: Shohei Ohtani reflects on Angels stint: ‘I wasn’t made an offer’ (Athlon)
Mallcops: Aaron Judge’s home run plaque is missing from Rangers’ Globe Life Field (YB)
Around the MLB
Everyone wants him, but where will Soto sign?
March to 50-50: Ohtani racks up 3 steals to reach 46
Latest On Kyle Tucker (MLBTR)
A grand slam that left everyone shocked, except for the guy who hit it
Do Skubal and Sale have the Cy Young Awards sewn up?
Dodgers superfan Bryan Cranston’s pick for MLB’s best player? It’s not who you think (Oh no, not Heisenberg)
Astros Likely To Move Ronel Blanco To Bullpen (MLBTR)
I Hope Your Team’s Big Deadline Acquisition Lasted More Than 30 Days (FG)
Declan Cronin Hasn’t Given Up a Home Run In 2024 (FG)
Houston Astros Birthdays
M-IF Jacob Amaya (26) went 0-for-1 as a Houston Astro earlier this season. He is currently with the Chicago White Sox.
LHP Troy Patton (39) had a 3.55 ERA in 12 2⁄3 innings for the 2007 Astros.
LF Luis Gonzalez (57) appeared in 152 games for the 1997 Astros, with a .722 OPS and 10 home runs. Just four years later, he hit 57 for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
OF Dave Clark (62) hit .206 in 93 games for Houston in 1998.
OF/IF Alan Bannister (73) appeared in nine games for the 1984 Astros, going four-for-20 with two doubles.
RHP Rhett Kouba (25) is 16-15 with a 4.09 career ERA in the minor leagues. He’s currently on the seven day injured list for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.