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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Houston Astros News
What is different about Imai’s fastball? (HC)
What will the trade deadline look like in Houston? (CBS)
AL West News
LA Angels notes (TR)
Eovaldi gets in a bullpen for the Rangers pregame (ESPN)
M’s that could see the chopping block this season (SDM)
MLB News
Fried leaves game with elbow injury (APN)
Heyword joins Dodgers coaching staff (ESPN)
Reds land a deal with Paddack (TR)
Alvarez to undergo meniscus surgery (TR)
Houston Astros birthdays
C Pat Borders (63)
RHP Luke Gregerson (42)
RHP Blair Henley (29)
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