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Astros News
- The Marlins, mightiest of the Spring Training teams, squeaked by the Astros 2-1 in yesterday’s exhibition game (MLB.com)
- After the game Dusty Baker talked about how the hitters are behind the batters right now (Twitter)
- Rob Mendez, who was recognized at last year’s ESPY Awards, visited Astros camp this week (Astros.com)
- It looks like Springer wants to be like Mike (Yahoo Sports)
- These youngsters are looking rather impressive in camp this season (Astros.com)
- One who decidedly does not is Kyle Tucker, who has yet to put himself in the hit column (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Myles Straw might just be the template for the 26th man on rosters this year (The Athletic, $$$)
- Here’s a list of giveaways for the upcoming season so you can plan accordingly (ABC 13)
Around the League
- I long for the days when “tanking” was the biggest controversy the league faced (ESPN)
- Chris Sale will not need Tommy John surgery on his elbow according to sources within the Red Sox (ESPN)
- MLB is looking to ban in-game video to help prevent sign-stealing and some players consider that a bit extreme (AP News)
- Yapson Gomez’s windup is certainly different (Sporting News)
- Have we grown complacent when it comes to how good Mike Trout is? (FanGraphs)
- A NY gambler has been charged with a federal crime after threatening players and their families (AP News)
- These 30 players have been turning heads in Spring Training camps this season (MLB.com)