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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It’s the Friday Launch!
Houston Astros News
Yordan remembers how to hit home runs! Recap
Comparing the remaining schedules between Houston and the Rangers (HC)
Trammell and the dad power are back (HC)
Will we see Okert again this season? (HC)
Meyers suffers another blow (TR)
AL West News
Pederson update from the Rangers (YS)
What makes the Angels sale so different from others? (NYT)
M’s prospect earns minor league MVP nod (SNW)
MLB News
Zastryzny DFA’s by Brewers (RW)
Dodgers nearing return of two major pieces (TR)
And just like that, Urquidy is on the Phillies now (ESPN)
Nationals nearing an extension with Cavalli
Houston Astros birthdays
OF Tony Scott (75, died in 2024 at 72)
RHP Roger Mason (69)
RHP Chris Holt (55)
C Mitch Meluskey (53)
LHP Jon Singleton (35)
LHP Josh Hendrickson (29, Triple-A)
C Andy Gonzalez (18, DSL Astros Blue)
Feature photo from Astros on X
