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Astros News
- The Astros ended Spring Training by kissing their sisters with a 2-2 tie against the Nats (MLB.com)
- It was a 6-14-4 record for Houston this Spring, and here’s your annual reminder that that means exactly nothing (Houston Chronicle)
- Brian McTaggart previews the upcoming season and makes some predictions on where the Astros are headed in 2021 (Astros.com)
- The Opening Day roster has been finalized for Thursday (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- It includes Chas McCormick, who recently had a chat about what it was like to make the team (Twitter - Mark Berman)
- Vaccinations will be on the schedule as the Astros work out in Houston before heading to Oakland (Astros.com)
Around the League
- Let’s have one final look at predictions for division winners in the upcoming season (MLB.com)
- One prediction that looks like it’s coming true is diminished offense as both homers and scoring are down in Spring Training (ESPN)
- MLB has announced that it will ease COVID restrictions if 85% of players on the field are vaccinated (AP News)
- Lindor has turned down a 10-year deal worth $325 million from the Mets (MLB.com)
- Shohei Ohtani is dealing with a blister issue on his pitching hand, but stated that he will be ready to go come Thursday (MLB.com)
- David Price’s career has taken a new turn as he will start the season in the Dodgers’ bullpen instead of the rotation (ESPN)
- It’s a new day in South Oklahoma as Rougned Odor has been released by the Rangers (FanNation)
- Steve Cishek’s second free agency didn’t last long this offseason as he heads to the Angels on a one-year deal (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Meanwhile, Old Friend Chris Devenski will start the year in the D-backs pen after they selected his contract (MLB Trade Rumors)