Astros draft Whitley with #17 pick

By: Jordan Smith

The Houston Astros have just drafted their next pitcher that is going to take the majors by storm like Dallas Keuchel did. Get ready as the homegrown Texas pitcher from San Antonio is joining the Houston Astros' organization and is going to develop into one of the best pitchers in the majors when he gets there. For more on this draft pick, click the link below, which will take you to my Award-Winning Sports Blog, Houston Sports Beat.

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The win the Houston Astros desperately needed

By: Jordan Smith

The Houston Astros grabbed a win that they absolutely needed tonight, creaming the Minnesota Twins by a final of 16-4 in front of a crowd of 20,847 at Minute Maid Park tonight.

This win by the Houston Astros gets them to the 10 win mark on the season and brings their record to a 10-18 record for the season. Jose Altuve once again is doing something historic as he is only three- count them 3- home runs away from tying Craig Biggio's Single Season Franchise Record for most lead-off home runs in a single season with 8. The thing that makes this so crazy is that Jose Altuve has 5 lead-off home runs this season already... and we haven't even gotten to the middle of May yet!!!

Other Astros contributed as well. Jason Castro and Carlos Correa smacked home runs as well in this game to add to the run total of the Houston Astros. Scott Feldman ended up getting the win tonight as he came in to relief Mike Fiers the next inning after he was taken out of the game.

Overall, this was a great game tonight by the Houston Astros as it was a game where it seemed like they were letting their frustration out with their early season struggles. For the first time this season, the Houston Astros have back to back wins, which is the longest drought to start the season that the Houston Astros have ever had in Franchise History. It isn't anything to worry about though as right now, the Houston Astros are dominating in the month of May. So, this will be their turnaround month and they will go on a tear and absolutely be back to the team of last season.

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Marwin Gonzalez: The most flexible player on the Houston Astros

By: Jordan Smith

Marwin Gonzalez is perhaps the most versatile situation player that the Houston Astros have had within the past 5 years. He can play practically any position on the field and do it with ease (of course not Catcher or Pitcher).

Marwin ended up starting in 86 games last season, playing every position in the infield except for catcher and pitcher and also played some left field as well. Not only all of that, but the 26 year old had a career year this year, batting .279 with 18 doubles, 12 home runs, and 34 RBI's in the 120 games he played in 2015. He also posted a .321 batting average in the final 70 games he played in the 2015 season.

Here's what A.J. Hinch, the Houston Astros manager, had to say about Mr. Versatile:

"I don't mind calling him an everyday-type player," Hinch said. "Obviously, he gets the 300 or 400 at-bats, which is below the everyday threshold, but he's under everyday consideration. For a manager to have that type of player creates a lot of options. I can keep guys fresh, I can move guys around, I can play matchups. He does it at a high level. Being able to wear the glove versus being able to be good at it is very different." (quote courtesy of MLB.com)

Marwin is a player that the Houston Astros must keep in order to help with the starting line-up getting rested up for the long season and to also help the young players and the rookies that get called up in order to not only mentor them but to also help with the transition to the Big Leagues.

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Houston Astros' 2016 Rotation

By: Jordan Smith

The Houston Astros' 2016 Pitching situation is one that all teams should be jealous of. Why exactly do you think I am saying this? This is because the Houston Astros by far have the best Starting Rotation and Bullpen in all of Major League Baseball.

The Astros' Starting Rotation consists of 8 pitchers who all should and deserve a spot in the rotation. The only problem is that there are 5 spots in the Rotation. So, who gets those 5 spots you ask? Here's what the Rotation looks like right now.

Starting Rotation:

1. Dallas Keuchel

2. Collin McHugh

3. Doug Fister

4. Lance McCullers

5. Mike Fiers, Brad Peacock, Wandy Rodriguez, Scott Feldman

That number 5 spot has four pitchers fighting for the last spot in the rotation. That is a pretty healthy competition right there if you ask me. In my opinion, Mike Fiers will most likely win the last spot in the Starting 5 to make it the most prolific starting rotation in all of Baseball. Wandy and Scott will most likely be sent to the bullpen where they will be long relievers and Brad Peacock will most likely be sent to Triple A after Spring Training.

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