Houston's new third baseman Christian Walker gets some good news. Competition heats up for final position and bullpen spots ahead of the season. Unfortunate Yankees health updates could upend the balance of power in the American League.

Concern levels for Christian Walker's injury. Spencer Arrighetti teases a new pitch. Cam Smith's breakout Spring performances have fans buzzing. Is the main challenge with Jake Meyers just a lack of perspective?

What's the true value of defense in left field and how does that impact Altuve's position change? Is there another free agent outfield option in plain site? Latest updates on Houston pitching performances in Spring Training.

Injury updates, who's looking good and who's still exhibiting bad habits with the bat, and how Houston will work in pitchers and hitters on the bubble.

Nolen Arenado once again declines a potential trade to Houston, Jim Crane gives beat writers the silent treatment in Florida, how Houston's schedule positions them for early success, and the potential impact of robo-umps as baseball draws closer to the ABS challenge system.

Altuve looks destined for left field, but is his spot in the lineup also in the air? Can Forrest Whitely make the most of what could be a do-or-die season? Does Houston have the depth to weather troubled waters?

Lance McCullers looks like he's on a realistic path back but how much should fans expect from him this season? Is Jose Altuve playing left field still in play with Alex Bregman off the table? Do the contradictions from the Astros players and front office point to a communication breakdown or are they strategic?

With Alex Bregman's departure from Houston now being official, what are the short-term and long-term implications for the Astros organization that has been historically shy of large free agency deals while also having one of the lowest-graded farm systems in baseball?

As every update seems to rule out Houston as a landing spot, murky reports about Astros negotiations just add confusion. Who will step up for Houston's bullpen? Do win-loss projections already point to a semi-successful offseason?

As the door seems shut on a Bregman return to Houston, Dana Brown doubles down on some big defensive changes. Astros could see some pitching infusion in the near future.