Astros Crawfish Boil: July 10, 2024

Welcome to humpday, and game 2 of Houston’s three-game fishing trip.

Houston Astros News

All-Star or not, Blanco continues to lead Astros

Astros pause RHP’s throwing program (YB)

Astros try to keep home win streak alive, host the Marlins (FOX)

Dye is cast: Purple-haired Ronel Blanco bolsters case as Astros’ first-half MVP (Houston Chronicle)

Houston Astros Connected as Possible Trade Suitor for Rays Pitcher (SI)

AL West News

Oakland Athletics: (X)

M’s: The Seattle Mariners should not sell, get a grip and go win the AL West (Lookout Landing)

Mall Cops: Rangers try to extend win streak, play the Angels (FOX)

The The Angels Angels: An Angels-Mike Trout trade is a matter of when, not if (FS)

MLB News

Encore! Hinds continues historic power display in remarkable start to career

Rotation may keep Sale from starting ASG, but he looks deserving

Red Sox stay hot with historic 11-run outburst in first two frames

Top of the Order: Depth Trades May Rule the Deadline (FG)

Bobby Witt Jr. is awesome for sure, but he has a flaw in his game (YB)

Warning: The Jocks Talk Like Nerds Now (FG)

Erstwhile Brewer Juan Nieves Looks Back on His Playing Days (FG)

Nimmo, Lindor show their star power in Mets’ win

Jarren Duran Has Become a Master of All Trades (FG)

Harper, Schwarber back, but Wheeler, Rojas injured in rout of LA

Giants reinstate Cy Young winner (YB)

Houston Astros Birthday

LHP Will Smith (35) earned a ring with the 2022 Astros, appearing in 24 games in relief, striking out 24 in 22 innings and pitching to a 2.66 FIP.