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The Astros Launch Briefing: July 17, 2026 – Schedule, Lance McCullers, Dipoto, Hassell, Keller, Burns

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July 17, 2026

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RHP Pete Ladd (70, died in 2023 at 67)

RHP Jason Jennings (58)

IF CJ Alexander (30, Triple-A)

LHP Jordan Carr (29, High-A)

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The Astros Launch Briefing: July 17, 2026 – Schedule, Lance McCullers, Dipoto, Hassell, Keller, Burns

It’s the Friday Launch!