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Astros News
- Cristian Javier was impressive in his first MLB start, but the bats couldn’t deliver as the Astros fell to the Dodgers 4-2 in 13 innings (Astros.com)
- It was the second night in the row where the offense just couldn’t get the job done (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Jake Kaplan opened up his mailbag to talk about the Verlander injury’s impact on the pitching staff (The Athletic, $$$)
- Springer, who has been pretty awful so far this season, had the day off thanks to a sore knee (Astros.com)
The Joe Kelly Incident
- Joe Kelly was suspended for 8 games thanks to his shenanigans in Tuesday’s game (MLB.com)
- Kelly has played in two games this season, and there’s quite the difference in his pitch location between the two (Twitter - Henry Schulman)
- A lot of people feel that 8 games is kind of harsh, but Kelly earned every one of them (The Ringer)
Around the League
- The MLB and the MLBPA have agreed to new rules that will allow for the suspension of players caught stealing signs (MLB Trade Rumors)
- The MLBPA has also asked players to consider seven-inning doubleheaders (Sports Illustrated)
- After the Marlins fiasco, MLB has mandated coronavirus compliance officers across the league (Bleacher Report)
- With the coronavirus threatening the schedule, the league will need to be able to pivot quickly (AP News)
- Expect some R-rated language as diminished noise is allowing people to hear more of what goes on on the field (The Athletic, $$$)
- The Cubs got credit for a triple play last night, whether or not they actually turned one (MLB.com)
- Old friend Jake Marisnick was placed on the IL by the Mets (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Dr. Fauci’s Topps card has shattered print run records for the company (ABC 7)