Welcome to the Launch Briefing, a daily feature, where you will find a roundup of news and interesting stories from the Astros clubhouse and from around the league.
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It’s the Saturday Launch!
Houston Astros News
Astros pitching already being tested (HC)
AL West News
Rangers new city connect sparks backlash (Chron)
Ichiro statue breaks during presentation (ST)
Angels nab first game against the Reds (MSN)
MLB News
Best and worst free agent signings of all time (ESPN)
Broncos ownership group purchases stake in the Rockies (TR)
Ohtani breaks Ichiro’s on-base streak for a Japanese player (YS)
Cubs activate Suzuki (TR)
Houston Astros birthdays
LHP Jeff Calhoun (68)
RHP Sean Bergman (56)
RHP José Cisnero (37)
RHP Jayden Murray (29)
IF Cavan Biggio (31, Triple-A)
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Soler had a big game for the Angels, grand slam and double. Angels have been over .500 at this point in the season for 5 of the last 6 seasons. So nothing new about starting off the season well.
its when they are healthiest
I like the pitch breakdown on JP France.