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Astros News
- In a somewhat surprising move, the Astros have granted Jared Hughes his release after failing to place him on the 40-man roster (MLB.com)
- The Astros’ Spanish language broadcaster Francisco Romero has offered some words of encouragement during this tough time for baseball (La Vida Baseball)
Around the League
- MLB has pledged to help out minor league players with some salary payments (MLB.com)
- But the situation could become an unmitigated disaster for some MiLB teams, with up to 40 possibly going under without revenue this season (Baseball America)
- We may see a ton of doubleheaders this season as baseball works to make up for lost time (AP News)
- There are a number of legal issues that could crop up from this delayed season (Sports Illustrated)
- Chris Sale will undergo Tommy John surgery, which places this season and possibly next at risk for him (MLB.com)
- Could neutral site playoff series be necessary for a shortened postseason schedule? (Sporting News)
- Marcus Stroman is working to recruit the next Team USA for the World Baseball Classic (ESPN)
- Here’s the entire history of the Jacoby Ellsbury saga for the New York Yankees (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Check out some of these classic MLB games on YouTube while you sit at home pining for baseball (MLB.com)