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Super Astros Crawfish Boil: May 17, 2015

Astros news and notes from the past week.

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning boys and girls. The Astros keeps rolling down the track. Here are some stories to read this Sunday...

Houston Astros lead the league in homers, strikeouts and steals - Jayson Stark Blog - ESPN
First in homers. First in strikeouts. First in steals. The 2015 Houston Astros are one of the most unique triple threats of modern times.

Fresno Grizzlies: Houston Astros prospect Jon Singleton continues to slug away in May | Fresno Grizzlies | FresnoBee.com
Fresno Grizzlies first baseman Jon Singleton went on a five-game tear beginning Monday, amassing three grand slams, five homers and 23 RBIs in his past five games combined.

Bud Norris: Houston Astros Homecoming in the Making?
Bud Norris was drafted and played the majority of his career with the Houston Astros. He's fallen on hard times in Baltimore so should a homecoming be made?

Houston Astros: Carlos Correa Has the Talent to Play in MLB in 2015 | Bleacher Report
Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Yasiel Puig, Kris Bryant, Addison Russell.

How did the Astros get so good, so quickly? - MLB Daily Dish
How did the Astros go from a perennial joke to the best team in the AL West so quickly?

Astros report: Conger picks up first baseman’s mitt just in case - Ultimate Astros
Hank Conger, utility catcher has an odd ring to it.

The Astros' Chris Carter Conundrum - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Houston Astros first baseman Chris Carter is off to another slow start. Will the team try something to turn him around?

It’s Time For The Houston Astros To Call Up Top Prospect Carlos Correa - RantSports
Carlos Correa is the top minor league prospect in all of MLB, and it's time the Houston Astros bring him to the big leagues.

Astros mascot shakes its money maker... PONY TIME - SBNation.com
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.