Houston Astros Crawfish Boil: May 17, 2024

Houston Astros News

Up sharply since the Mexican series, the Astros dominate the A’s

Streaking Astros open set with the hard-hitting Brewers (YB)

Houston Astros Insider: Joey Loperfido’s 1st career home run is a ‘special moment’ and a spark (MSN)

Houston Astros game: Fans at Minute Maid Park complain of blown out windows, leaking roof amid thunderstorm (MSN)

Astros’ Joe Espada gives murky update on Jose Abreu (ClutchPoints)

Suspended Houston Astros pitcher explains why he won’t appeal his suspension (SI)

AL West News

A: the Oakland A’s decide to strengthen their pitching staff (MSN)

M’s: What has changed the most for the Seattle Mariners since the start of the season? (Seattle Sports)

Halos: Angels acquire right-hander Roansy Contreras from Pirates (Bedford Gazette)

Arlington: Rangers inbox: Schedules from Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom and more

MLB News

Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner shares massive Juan Soto (YB) contract update

And then one person said, “Is that a turtle?” » (FG)

Will Giancarlo Stanton give a speech in Cooperstown? (FG)

Shohei Gives 13-Year-Old Fan Memory of His Life: ‘What Just Happened?’

The Unbeatable O’s and Other Fascinating Storylines This Week

Post-Hype Prospect Enjoys Long-Awaited Breakthrough

Elly Runs LA Marathon in 4-Steal, 4-Hit Night

Houston Astros Birthdays

Friday

RHP Jordan Jankowski (35) appeared in three games in relief for the 2017 Astros, but allowed six earned runs in just 4 ¹⁄₃ sleeves.

1B Carlos Peña (46) played for the 2013 Astros, generating a .674 OPS in 85 appearances.

IF Yariell Almanzar (18) is currently part of DSL Astros Blue.

SATURDAY

RHP Nelson Figueroa (50) started 26 games for the Astros 2010-2011, going 5-6 with a WHIP of 1.563.

OF Carroll Hardy (1933-2020) played in 61 games for the 1963 and 1964 Houston Colt .45s, posting a 45 OPS+.

OF Ariel Lebron (19) is 31-for-99 in 35 games for the DSL Astros Orange.

Sunday

DH Ronnie Dawson (29) appeared in three games for the 2021 Astros, going 1 for five with two runs scored.

1B Alan Zinter (56) went six for 44 with zero walks and 19 strikeouts for the 2002 Astros.

C Alan Knicely (69) appeared in 70 games for Houston between 1979 and 1982, with a slash line of .197/.280/.293.

RHP Edinson Batista (22) is 3-0 with a 3.82 ERA for the Asheville Tourists.