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
Recap (NYT)
Cosgrove shipped off to Washington (CBS)
Neyens added to All-Star Futures (HC)
Javier activated from IL (CBS)
Tribute worthy Astros pitchers (HP)
AL West News
Mariners place Rodriguez on IL (ESPN)
A’s DFA Hartlieb (FP)
Rangers re-sign Kelenic and Ross (TR)
MLB News
Rodón places on IL by the Yankees
Helsley placed on IL by O’s (YS)
Dodgers prospect sets Minor League record
Cubs add Pomeranz (CI)
Chapman breaks strikeout record
Guards DFA Fairchild (NBC)
Padres release Reyes (PM)
Houston Astros birthdays
RHP Dan Larson (72)
IF Vinny Castilla (59)
RHP AJ Blubaugh (26)
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