*Alyson Footer has what you need to know as the Astros prepare for 2019.
*A.J. Hinch says that Houston has the expectation to win every game.
*Jake Kaplan explains the flexibility offered to A.J. Hinch with the DH spot.
*About five weeks after getting an elbow oil change, Alex Bregman has already started hitting.
*Minute Maid Park is offering veggie and vegan options for your nutritional consideration, as well as all the fried stuff and beer.
*In a not-so-fond trip down memory lane, Brian McTaggart lists ten players you forgot played for the Astros.
*Over on the subscription-only (and recommended) ESPN+, Keith Law has the AL West prospects to watch for in 2019.
*The New York Post's Ken Davidoff notes that you can trace baseball's "tanking culture" back to the 2011 draft changes.
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Jeff Luhnow said he spoke with Kyle Tucker when he was in Houston last week for FanFest.— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 6, 2019
"He's mentally, I think, learned a lot from last year. The kid is so talented and he's going to be an everyday major leaguer on a contending team, and it's going to be us."
*Gerrit Cole's arbitration hearing will take place Monday.
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*Forrest Whitley (#1), Josh James (#26), Corbin Martin (#27), and J.B. Bukauskas (#32) are on Baseball America's Top 75 RHP prospect list.It’s time to build a legacy, Houston. #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/YkcyvI09HH— Houston Astros (@astros) February 6, 2019
*Tom Verducci breaks down the potential rule changes for baseball in 2019.
*"An unacceptable lack of judgement" - Gabe Kapler and the Dodgers must be held accountable.
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