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
Astros trade Pearson to the Royals
Imai’s change this season (HC)
Astros sign both their top draft picks
Smith getting break to work on his swing (HC)
AL West News
Marlowe agrees to deal the Angles (NBC)
A’s Kuroda-Grauer goes down with something bad (NYT)
Ranger’s draft pick already needs surgery (ESPN)
MLB News
Royals lose Witt Jr to IL (NYT)
Orioles place Basallo on IL (YS)
Strzelecki ops out with Brewers, becomes FA (BCS)
Houston Astros birthdays
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Oh my, The Rangers’ first round draft pick (a 100 mph throwing pitcher) already needs Tommy John Surgery. It’s also his second TJ surgery.