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
Strom is back to help this staff as a pitching consultant (NYT)
This staff really needs the help (NYT)
Imai was told he needs to “stay ready” down the stretch (HC)
AL West news
Marlowe opts out with Angels, elects FA (SI)
Rangers option Ahlstrom to the minors (NBC)
Raleigh’s recent swing change has really helped
MLB News
Twins call up No. 1 overall prospect Walker Jenkins
Tampa gets one step closer to building a new stadium (TR)
Suárez, Friedl remain with the Reds (NYP)
Judge is looking to return without the minors
Houston Astros birthdays
Will Harris (42)
IF Matt Dominguez (37)
Feature photo from Astros on X, Source Link
History nerd tidbit:
August 28, 1982 Joe Niekro wins his 100th game as an Astro and becomes the fourth Astro to reach that plateau.