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Astros News
- After a setback during his rehab, Justin Verlander has had surgery on his groin muscle and will require at least 6 weeks to recover (ESPN)
- Astros players have been asked to limit their travel during the Coronavirus outbreak (Sports Radio 610)
- Turns out it’s surprisingly easy to come up with a sign stealing algorithm (The Athletic, $$$)
- Was this the moment that Mike Fiers decided to call out the Astros’ sign stealing? (Houston Sportsmap)
Around the League
- Each MLB club has pledged $1 million to help stadium workers who have temporarily lost their source of income (MLB.com)
- A second minor league player in the Yankees system has tested positive for COVID-19 (MLB.com)
- Fans are stepping up with an “Adopt a Minor Leaguer” program to help struggling players (Sports Illustrated)
- How much of an effect will a shortened season have on playoff odds? (FanGraphs)
- Here is the video history of two of the worst free agent contracts in baseball history (MLB Trade Rumors)
- While there is no organized baseball being played right now, the sport can still be used to maintain familial connections (The Denver Post)