Houston Astros News: June 12, 2017

Houston Astros News

Astros' Carlos Correa is driven to become the best player in the game | FOX Sports
The shortstop works at all facets of his craft

This week in Houston Astros awesomeness - SweetSpot- ESPN
Even after a rough patch, Houston is on pace to shatter the club record for wins. How does the team's current mark compare to other recent powerhouses?

Astros' best, worst first-round picks - Houston Chronicle
The Astros have had their fair share of good fortune in the first round with the likes of Craig Biggio and Billy Wagner, and the current team is led by a couple excellent first-round choices like Carlos Correa and George Springer. Browse through the photos above to see the best and worst first-round draft picks in the Astros' franchise history.

Musgrove returns for Astros' opener vs. Rangers | abc13.com
Sunday at Minute Maid Park presented another example for the argument that pitching injuries are eroding the Houston Astros' air of dominance.

MLB Weekly Wrap: Astros running away - Talking Chop
Through two months, the Astros look like serious contenders.

Jose Altuve moves into 10th on Astros' all-time hit list - Houston Chronicle
With 15 more he will tie Bill Doran for ninth place on the Astros' all-time list. Jose Altuve's RBI single in the fourth inning of the Astros' 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday moved him into a 10th-place tie for all-time hits in the franchise's history. With 15 more he will tie Bill Doran for ninth place on the Astros' all-time list.

The Houston Astros are a team without weaknesses - SweetSpot- ESPN
Houston's blazing start measures up to some of the greatest in recent history. The scary part for the rest of MLB? The Astros have no weaknesses.

Astros' George Springer 'strikes' to help children who stutter | abc13.com
For the third year in a row, Houston Astros outfielder George Springer hosted his All-Star Bowling Benefit on Sunday in downtown Houston.

Around the League

Happy 2017 MLB draft day! - SBNation.com
Monday’s Say Hey, Baseball looks at the upcoming MLB draft, the shifting AL East standings, and the NCAA super regionals.

Yankees star Aaron Judge was once a star high school football tight end - SBNation.com
Notre Dame, Stanford, and UCLA were reportedly interested in the future MVP candidate.

MLB draft order 2017: Complete selection order for Rounds 1-2 - SBNation.com
MLB Network and MLB.com will provide coverage on Monday.

There is so much facial hair in Long Beach State-Cal State Fullerton Super Regional game - SBNation.com
#GraveBeforeShave.

NCAA Baseball Tournament 2017: Bracket, schedule, and scores for super regional round - SBNation.com
The eight super regionals kick off on Friday.

There is so much facial hair in Long Beach State-Cal State Fullerton Super Regional game - SBNation.com
#GraveBeforeShave.

Young fan chugs frozen drink in contest, immediately regrets the brain freeze - SBNation.com
Determination, followed by frozen sorrow.