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Astros News
- Phase 1 of All Star voting is coming to a close soon and these 6 Astros have a real shot at making it to Phase 2 (Astros.com)
- It makes sense that there would be so many considering that no one in the majors is hitting like Houston (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Here are the 5 best trades in Houston Astros history, and I think most of us could have guessed the top one without looking (Astros.com)
- If you head down to Union Station this evening you can get yourself a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and some free tickets to an Astros games (Twitter - Houston Astros)
- Texas Monthly is really leaning into the whole “shame on the Astros” theme lately, which feels more like they’re late to the party rather than relevant (Texas Monthly)
- Check out the story of the time when the Astros held batting practice in Memorial Park (KHOU 11)
Around the League
- Here’s a quick update on where All Star voting currently stands (MLB.com)
- Are pitchers already trying to adjust to a life without sticky stuff? (The Athletic, $$$)
- If not they better work on it as MLB has released their memo outlining punishment and enforcement policies (ESPN)
- These are the most disrespectful home runs baseball has ever seen (538 Sports)
- The Top 3 pitchers of any rotation just might reside in Milwaukee (MLB.com)
- Bartolo Colon is as ageless as ever, tossing a complete game in the Mexican League over the weekend (Sports Illustrated)