Baserunning will take on extra emphasis for the Houston Astros early in spring training this year, manager Joe Espada said. A look at baserunning data from last season offers reason as to why. The Astros were one of the sport’s least effective teams at taking the extra base last season,

Day 2 of Astros Spring Training is underway with pitchers and catchers getting their work in, while many position players are already here in camp. We heard from Manager Joe Espada, pitcher Lance McCullers Jr,

It's one thing that Framber Valdez hasn't agreed to an extension yet, but to not even be offered one? That's surprising from the Astros, who are looking to keep their contention window open.