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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 18, 2026 – Altuve, Rodriguez, Story

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May 18, 2026

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 birthdays

RHP Carroll Hardy (93, died in 2020 at 87)

RHP Nelson Figueroa (52)

OF Chase Call (24, High-A)

OF Ariel Lebron (21, FCL Astros)

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The Astros Launch Briefing: May 18, 2026 – Altuve, Rodriguez, Story

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