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Astros News
- Michael Brantley returned to the Astros partially because of “unfinished business” (Astros.com)
- Brian McTaggart has compiled a list of the 10 greatest moments at Minute Maid Park (Astros.com)
- So how did former Astros do in this year’s Hall of Fame voting? (Astros.com)
- Ryan Pressly joined Astros Fan UK for the latest episode of ‘Stros Across the Globe (Anchor.fm)
- Turns out that Milo Hamilton was on the radio call for Hank Aaron’s record-setting 715th home run (KHOU 11)
- Tomorrow’s episode of Astro Line will feature interviews with new(ish) Astros Jason Castro and Ryne Stanek (Twitter - Houston Astros)
Around the League
- There will be no Hall of Fame class in 2021 after the writers fail to elect anyone (MLB.com)
- Curt Schilling fell 16 votes short and has decided to throw a social media tantrum over it (MLB.com)
- Though I will agree that there are certainly some difficult realities to face when it comes to HoF voting and its unwritten character clause (The Ringer)
- Will empty HoF classes become more common in the future? (AP News)
- J.T.Realmuto is headed back to Philadelphia with the biggest contract for a catcher (MLB.com)
- So why exactly did the Yankees trade Adam Ottavino to the Red Sox? (Sporting News)
- The Blue Jays’ signing of George Springer has a connection with COVID-19 (Sportsnet)
- Speaking of the blue birds, they signed another big name with Marcus Semien heading to Toronto for the 2021 season (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Meanwhile, Wilson Ramos is on his way to the Detroit with a one-year deal (MLB Trade Rumors)
- And the Twins have signed Andrelton Simmons to help shore up their infield (MLB.com)
- The Angels clubbie who sued the team and MLB over sticky stuff has had his case dismissed (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)