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Houston Astros News
Diaz to the IL. When will this stop? (ESPN)
Houston designates Johnson (TR)
Astros minor league player of the month (MSN)
AL West News
Angels designate Sandlin for assignment (TR)
Mariners sit Raleigh for third straight game (ESPN)
Bullpen has been a strength for the Rangers
MLB News
Skubal to undergo surgery (NYP)
Chafin opts out of Reds deal (TR)
White Sox sign Grichuk (CST)
Cubs outright Cowles (TR)
Trivino agrees to contract with O’s (APN)
Houston Astros birthdays
OF Bob Cerv (101, died in 2017 at 91)
IF Don Buddin (92, died in 2011 at 77)
IF Tommy Helms (85, died in 2025 at 85)
IF Keith Ginter (50)
Feature photo from Astros on X, Source Link
Diaz going to IL only helps us tbh.
Agreed. Pitching staff should benefit from the improved game calling and defense behind the plate.
Addition by subtraction. Math made easy
Couple of old friends
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/pirates-manager-don-kelly-pitcher-chris-devenski-suspended-by-mlb-for-throwing-at-reds-rookie-sal-stewart-161613295.html