Houston Astros fans got a little extra love this year with 2018 spring training officially kicking off for the champion Astros on Valentine’s Day.
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While only pitchers and catchers were scheduled to begin workouts this week, many of the team’s starting lineup joined their teammates to start this season off right.
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Fortunately for fans, social media is proving to be a great place to get a first look at the returning champions as they get ready for another stellar season.
Infinite catcher knowledge. @astros love talking baseball, sharing ideas and concepts. Hinch, McCann and Gattis. pic.twitter.com/8HEYR48f6d
— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) February 16, 2018
Many of the team’s heavy hitters are on the field at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing their swing.
Check out these bats:
Carlos Correa (@TeamCJCorrea) #Astros pic.twitter.com/S7KP8yfvX3
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) #Astros pic.twitter.com/CoUreES34j
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
World Series MVP George Springer #Astros pic.twitter.com/UDWpmu0Dob
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
World Series MVP dominates his first BP. Now the @astros are rolling. pic.twitter.com/37C60x1RXV
— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) February 16, 2018
You can also watch your favorite players getting back into the swing of making great catches:
.@ABREG_1 and @TeamCJCorrea #Astros pic.twitter.com/VSpm5MmuRN
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
.@ABREG_1 and @TeamCJCorrea #Astros pic.twitter.com/KHuynB2Xwd
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
Bregman and Correa start the process. @astros lovey the work pic.twitter.com/2BPnaFxmIL
— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) February 16, 2018
World Series MVP George Springer and Derek Fisher #Astros pic.twitter.com/zUj6xQDGVS
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
The Astro’s pitchers and catchers are clearly ready to take the season by storm:
@astros Giles still has an electric arm. #NeverSettle pic.twitter.com/OLwcpf1dXv
— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) February 16, 2018
#Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers @LMcCullers43 throwing off the mound at spring training Thursday. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/4vATmrAxdg
— Allen Reid 🎥🇺🇸 (@Allen_Reid) February 15, 2018
Not only are they rocking the practice fields, but the players are always happy to oblige their adoring fans. Here they are signing autographs:
.@ABREG_1 and @TeamCJCorrea sign for fans. #Astros pic.twitter.com/sMYwJJS67b
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) takes care of as many #Astros fans as he can. pic.twitter.com/TXn0apH8OM
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
The champs are popular @astros Bregman and Correa pic.twitter.com/lKEpkXjFtm
— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) February 16, 2018
Might be a few autograph requests this year @astros @TeamCJCorrea is popular pic.twitter.com/kwOMEEWqOA
— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) February 16, 2018
Fan favorites Carlos Correa and George Springer also talked with reporters in the team’s locker room.
Based on their comments, fans can look forward to another great season of baseball:
#Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was purposely vague when discussing the weaknesses he worked on this offseason. Then he came clean: "Fastballs down the middle. That was my weakness. I couldn't hit them." https://t.co/6HgBpzq2L0 pic.twitter.com/wj8Q6mW0vi
— Eddie Matz (@eddie_matz) February 16, 2018
George Springer on challenge for #Astros to repeat: "We can't go out there and settle for one. We have to go earn everything we get. 2017 is over..We've got the experience to do it." pic.twitter.com/QL0tF6Rto4
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 16, 2018
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If you feel like you’re missing out, you’re not alone.
Houston rapper Paul Wall posted on Twitter that he might be headed out to watch the ‘Stros prepare for 2018 victory:
I’m thinking bout heading out to spring training…… who wants to come with me?? @astros 🤘🏆💪
— Paul Wall (@paulwallbaby) February 16, 2018
Field trip?
Let’s go Astros!