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,

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.

McCullers, who is throwing bullpen sessions, was "a little bit surprised" by how transformative the past few months have been for the team.