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Astros News
- The Astros have now played in back-to-back 4-run ties with their opponents (MLB.com)
- It looks like Carlos Correa and Myles Straw are competing for the leadoff spot when the regular season begins (Astros.com)
- Are we witnessing the end of a mini-dynasty for the Astros? (The Ringer)
- Astros catching prospect Korey Lee is getting the chance to study his craft under veteran Jason Castro (Astros.com)
- Speaking of Castro, he’s taking a few days off after straining his oblique (MLB Trade Rumors)
- It’s been confirmed that Forrest Whitely will have TJS, ending his 2021 campaign before it even begins (Astros.com)
- The Astros will have limited capacity to start the season, but hope to expand it as 2021 progresses (KHOU 11)
Around the League
- The Rangers have announced that they will have 100% capacity available for fans on Opening Day, but may scale it back after that (Houston Chronicle)
- We may see a 22-year old home run champ in 2021, though they wouldn’t be the youngest (MLB.com)
- Apparently Spring Training is a chance to practice celebrating a World Series win for the Mets (MLB.com)
- Something they won’t be celebrating is a setback to Carlos Carrasco’s pitching schedule (ESPN)
- Here is the story of the most infamous slice of pizza ever sold at Fenway Park (MLB.com)