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Astros Crawfish Boil: July 31st, 2020

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By CKuno Jul 31, 2020, 10:40am CDT

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Astros News

Jim Crane had a wide-ranging interview with USA Today where he talked about sign stealing and the Astros’ apology, among other things (USA Today)
After shaking off some of the cobwebs, Lance is ready for his second start of 2020 (Sports Radio 610)
In his latest mailbag, Brian McTaggart talked about the fate of the young arms in the bullpen once some of the regulars begin to return (Astros.com)
The Astros have acquired Hector Velazquez from the Orioles for a player to be named later (The Spun)
Preston Wilson did not enjoy Orel Hershiser’s little joke about sign stealing during the Dodgers broadcast earlier this week (Houston Chronicle)

Around the League

The Blue Jays and Phillies weekend series has been postponed due to new COVID-19 positives at Citizens Bank Park (AP News)
The Brewers and Cardinals game has also been delayed after a couple of Cardinals tested positive (MLB Trade Rumors)
The MLB and MLBPA have agreed to 7-inning double headers for the 2020 season (MLB Trade Rumors)
And here’s why such a move was deemed necessary (Sports Illustrated)
Can Albert Pujols reach 700 home runs before the end of his career? (The Ringer)
The Dodgers are pretty upset over the length of Joe Kelly’s suspension (ESPN)
Wade Miley will head to the IL after straining his groin muscle (MLB Trade Rumors)
Shane Bieber is doing something historic on the mound in Minnesota (MLB.com)
Mike Trout is on paternity leave as he gets ready to welcome his new fry into the world (MLB.com)