Astros Crawfish Boil: November 18, 2024

We’re just past roughly ¹⁄₄ of the way through the offseason.

Doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as an article about the season’s quarter-point. Meh. It is what it is. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. A stitch in time saves nine. Grass is always greener. Everything happens for a reason. Nice guys finish last. Most importantly, this too shall pass.

Houston Astros News

Where could Bregman land in free agency?

Astros 2024 Rule 5 Draft: Full details, roster deadline, players who are eligible (CTH)

Four names to know as Astros ponder free agents

The Astros said they’re making a ‘significant business announcement’ but what could it be? (12newsnow)

New Kyle Tucker extension concerns a huge factor in Astros’ Alex Bregman negotiations (CTH)

Leaked photo shows that Astros ballpark may have a new name (Chron)

AL West News

Halos: It sure looks like Niko Kavadas will make the Angels’ Opening Day roster (HH)

M’s: Yankees All-Star slugger predicted to dump NY in favor of Mariners (SN)

A’s: Center Field — Yes It’s An “Area Of Need” (Athletics Nation)

Mallcops: Max Scherzer’s former team could steal pitcher from Rangers in free agency (Nolan Writin)

MLB News

Nick Martinez To Accept Qualifying Offer From Reds (MLBTR)

Sunday Notes: Nick Pivetta Believes In Pitching To His Strengths (FG)

Red Sox reportedly talking with multiple top-tier starters

2025 Classic Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Luis Tiant (FG)

The case for each Rookie of the Year finalist

Red Sox Interested In Blake Snell (MLBTR)

A third club has met with Soto, with more soon

5 free agents who might be better than you think

Scouting reports for MVP, Cy Young finalists

Free Agent Faceoff: Max Scherzer/Walker Buehler (MLBTR)

Houston Astros Birthdays

OF Travis Buck (41)

RHP Tom Gordon (57)

C Eddie Tucker (58)

OF Mike Felder (63)

RHP Jeff Heathcock (65)

C Luis Pujols (69)

RHP Gil Rondón (71)

LF Steve Henderson (72)