McCullers sharp in Astros tuneup, back from elbow injury (Yahoo Sports)

Houston pitcher Lance McCullers felt strong following Saturday's simulated game. Astros manager A.J. Hinch wanted to wait until he learned how McCullers felt on Sunday before committing to a date for the righty's first spring start. Walking to the mound under sunny skies and a blustery 20 mph wind, McCullers joked in the direction of Jake Marisnick, Alex Bregman and Juan Centeno - the three batters he'd face in the first inning - that they shouldn't dig in.