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Astros Crawfish Boil: March 29, 2016

Astros news and notes from Spring Training.

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Astros News

Astros' Correa and Texans' Osweiler get the H-E-B star treatment - Houston Chronicle
For Carlos Correa, getting to play big league baseball for the Houston Astros - and then being named American League Rookie of the Year - was a dream come true.

Meet rookie Tyler White: The Astros' likely first baseman who rakes - CBSSports.com
One of the more hyped teams heading into the 2016 season is the Astros, but they have an unknown rookie first baseman.

Jon Singleton among eight Astros sent down - Houston Chronicle
Prospects come and go. Where does this one go from here?

First baseman Tyler White makes Astros' opening-day roster - Houston Chronicle
The Astros' muddled first-base picture cleared up considerably Monday.

Jon Singleton of Houston Astros optioned to minors
First baseman Jon Singleton, who hit .151 with three homers this spring, was among eight players sent down to the minors by the Houston Astros on Monday.

Astros get back-up catcher Erik Kratz during trade with Padres - Houston Chronicle
The Astros agreed to a trade with the Padres on Monday that brings them their back-up catcher, Erik Kratz.

Springer Homers Twice as Astros Beat Braves 12-9 - ABC News
Springer Homers Twice as Astros Beat Braves 12-9

MLB News

MLB Opening Day 2016: The one storyline to know for every team - MLB Daily Dish
Heading into Opening Day, here is the one storyline you need to know for all 30 teams.

Aaron Sanchez to start season in rotation - Bluebird Banter
Gavin Floyd will go to the Blue Jays bullpen, the team announced

Jason Heyward got stung at least 20 times by a swarm of bees, but hit a home run anyway - SBNation.com
When life gives you bees make dingers. Or something.

MLB Opening Day: Here's how it all goes wrong for the Tigers in 2016 - Bless You Boys
An aging and brittle roster could ultimately be the Tigers' downfall in 2016.

Carlos Gomez dabs crossing home after hitting spring training home run, probably breaks some unwritten rule - SBNation.com
Beautiful.