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Astros News
- Is there enough rotation depth for the Astros to go this distance this season? (The Athletic, $$$)
- Here are the rules for the roof on Minute Maid Park in 2021 and some background info (Astros.com)
- Julia Morales appeared on the most recent edition of “No Layups” to talk Spring Training (ABC 13)
- Speaking of Spring Training, here are 6 questions currently facing the team as they prepare for it (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Alex Bregman and Mattress Mack got together to provide support for a local family who lost their home in a fire on Christmas Eve (KHOU 11)
- Check out some of the details and pictures from Alex Bregman’s backyard wedding (Houston Chronicle)
Around the League
- MLB has released game times for the 2021 and it looks like all eyes will be on Springer to start the season (MLB.com)
- Trevor Bauer is “committed to being better” after his mega contract has renewed scrutiny of his trash social media antics (ESPN)
- The Benintendi trade is centered on a hope that this will be a bounce back season for the young star (Sports Illustrated)
- The Mets are apparently sniffing around the A’s for a Matt Chapman trade (MLB.com)
- Is the formula of having one of your better hitters in the leadoff spot a good one? (FanGraphs)
- Former Astros were all over the news yesterday, starting with Marwin Gonzalez landing a one-year, $3 million contract in Boston (MLB.com)
- Meanwhile, it looks as though Collin McHugh is zeroing in on a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays for 2021 (MLB Trade Rumors)
- The Mariners picked up Ken Giles on a two-year contract, though he won’t play in 2021 while recovering from TJS (MLB Trade Rumors)
- And, finally, Derek Fisher has been designated by the Blue Jays (MLB Trade Rumors)