As of Feb. 28, the Houston Astros (0-0) have the sixth-highest odds in Major League Baseball to win the World Series at +1500, putting them in the top half of the majors. They are +125 to win the
Veteran catcher Victor Caratini, playing in his first game under the automated ball-strike challenge system Thursday, got a prompt introduction to a potential future. Caratini started for the Houston Astros in their Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
Even in a sport in which all teams experience annual and often significant turnover, the Astros are taking a daunting step.
With right-hander Erick Fedde scheduled to start on the road against the Houston Astros, the Cardinals have shortstop Masyn Winn and Brendan Donovan batting first and second, respectively.
Tony Perezchica's connection to the Astros comes through outfielder Jake Meyers, whose father, Paul, played with Perezchica in the San Francisco Giants organization.
The Astros have reportedly restarted negotiations with the Cardinals after they fell apart earlier this winter
Undrafted and dismissed by some scouts, Logan VanWey looks to become the latest Astros pitching find as he vies for a bullpen spot this spring.
Astros owner Jim Crane and the Astros Golf Foundation are the driving forces behind the Texas Children's Houston Open. Crane thinks this year's PGA Tour stop will have the strongest field they've had at Memorial Park.
The Houston Astros are doing some shuffling along their infield this season, and the biggest winner could be one of their bench utility men. R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports recently put together a list of top breakout candidates from each MLB team,