The Houston Astros could be the ideal landing spot for Luis Robert Jr. after trading away Kyle Tucker earlier this offseason.

Even in a sport in which all teams experience annual and often significant turnover, the Astros are taking a daunting step.

Veteran catcher Victor Caratini, playing in his first game under the automated ball-strike challenge system Thursday, got a prompt introduction to a potential future. Caratini started for the Houston Astros in their Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

Back in December, news broke that the Cardinals and Astros agreed to a trade that would have sent All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to Houston. Arenado used his no-trade rights to veto the deal and both sides moved on.

With right-hander Erick Fedde scheduled to start on the road against the Houston Astros, the Cardinals have shortstop Masyn Winn and Brendan Donovan batting first and second, respectively.

The Astros didn't play a single game with the roof open last season, and yet, the college baseball tournament this weekend played all nine in fresh air.

Astros owner Jim Crane and the Astros Golf Foundation are the driving forces behind the Texas Children's Houston Open. Crane thinks this year's PGA Tour stop will have the strongest field they've had at Memorial Park.

Spin is Steven Okert’s primary strength. The veteran left-handed reliever is a non-roster invitee this spring in Houston Astros camp, where a slider may shape his chances at winning a spot in the team’s unsettled bullpen.

The Houston Astros are doing some shuffling along their infield this season, and the biggest winner could be one of their bench utility men. R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports recently put together a list of top breakout candidates from each MLB team,