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Astros News
- Yesterday’s easy win over the Rockies was partially powered by Aledmys Diaz, who has been on a tear since returning from the IL (Astros.com)
- And here are the video highlights to prove it (MLB Video)
- Alex Bregman’s long rehab process is partially aimed at his long term health (Astros.com)
- The Rockets are doing their part for Bregman, giving him access to their training facilities to help with his rehab (Yahoo! Sports)
- Funeral services have been announced for J.R. Richard (Houston Chronicle, $$$)
Around the League
- The Field of Dreams game is tonight, which is good because I’m really starting to get fatigued with the whole thing (MLB.com)
- This might be a better lineup to feature if the Field of Dreams movie were to get a do-over (538 Sports)
- Once we’re done trying to recapture the hype of a 30-year-old movie, maybe these other venues might be good for MLB games (CBS Sports)
- Corbin Burnes tied an MLB record after striking out ten consecutive batters yesterday (ESPN)
- Even though it was a good trade, Abraham Toro is looking like the one who got away as his bat heats up for the Mariners (FanGraphs)
- Speaking of old friends, looks like Josh Reddick will find a new home in Queens after the Mets signed him to a minor league contract (MLB Trade Rumors)