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Astros Rumor Roundup: What the Yankees Lose in Spencer Medick, Per a Houston Source

A Yankees site got an Astros source on the record about new director of pitching Spencer Medick, and the rest of the league's beats went quiet on Houston. Plus World Series Game 1 starters, Stephen Vogt staying put and the Marlins' middle infield.

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Astros Rumor Roundup: Seattle Eyes a Former Astros Coach, and the Angels Could Chase Houston's GM Names

The Seattle Times says the Mariners have talked to former Astros coach Jason Kanzler about their manager job. A Talkin' Halos writer's Angels GM list overlaps with Houston's, and White Sox and Cardinals sites kept covering Barfield and Flores.

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Astros Rumor Roundup: How Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Milwaukee, Atlanta and Seattle Are Covering Houston's Search

The Astros' GM search is news in five other cities. Beat writers and team sites covering the White Sox, Cardinals, Brewers and Braves weighed in on their executives' candidacies, the Yankees beat confirmed a pitching hire and Seattle took a look at Joe Espada.

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Kyle Stowers Is More Than a Deadline Rental—and That Makes Him an Intriguing Astros Trade Target

The former Stanford standout has developed into one of Miami’s most dangerous power hitters. His left-handed bat, defensive versatility and multiple years of club control make him an unusually compelling—and potentially expensive—fit for Houston. Kyle Stowers does not fit the traditional description of a trade-deadline

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George Springer Back in Houston? Why an Astros Reunion Makes Sense—With One Major Catch

A George Springer reunion would bring nostalgia and a potentially useful veteran bat—but Houston must weigh his role, salary and no-trade protection.