This story is part of ESPN The Magazines Oct. 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today!Houston AstrosOverall: 57 Title track: 73 Ownership: 62 Coaching: 70 Players: 36 Fan relations: 58 Affordability: 57 Stadium experience: 57 Bang for the buck: 77 Change from last year: +11The Astros are up 11 spots from last year, and rightfully so, given their 2015 postseason berth and comeback after a sluggish start to 2016. They have management committed to its plan and multiple superstars (with potentially more to come) to make that plan work at a high level of effectiveness.Whats goodThe Astros have talent in good amounts. This is not the teardown team of a few years ago. The highlight for fans is the 36th-ranked roster: Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve are the Astros version of Cubs stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo. In 2017, you might find yourself arguing which of Correa or Altuve is more MVP-worthy. After an awful start, Alex Bregman showed flashes of greatness in making the transition to third base. He was Keith Laws No. 1 midseason prospect, so theres a lot of hope and anticipation regarding his, and thus the Astros, future.Whats badAfter a postseason berth in 2015, there were high hopes for 2016, but this seasons squad didnt quite live up to expectations (and couldnt help a 73rd-ranked title track, one of Houstons poorest showings). Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh were unable to replicate their 2015 performances, and the teams best pitcher, Lance McCullers, made it through only 14 starts. Starting pitching would figure to be a priority moving forward. Fans also clearly expect more from manager A.J. Hinch, who fell 19 spots to 70th overall.Whats newWhats new is that we live in a world in which the Astros are highly regarded -- and relevant. After back-to-back 80-plus-win seasons (the first time in a decade that has happened), the team bumped up 26 spots in bang for the buck, which indicates that the community is supportive and the days of 0.0 TV ratings are a thing of the past. Theres nothing about the Astros that screams championship (besides Correa and Altuve), but there isnt anything that makes you wonder what the heck theyre doing, either.Next: Los Angeles Dodgers?| Full rankings Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Nike NFL Jerseys Outlet . McPhee said that Ovechkins father Mikhail is in stable condition after having the surgery this week and is no longer in intensive care. "Weve told him to stay as long as necessary with your dad," he said. Ovechkin and his Russian national team were eliminated from the mens hockey tournament in Sochi on Wednesday with a 3-1 quarter-final loss to Finland. https://www.chinajerseysnfl.us/ .Y. -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Wednesday that J. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . "I wrote 36 on my sheet at the beginning of the game," the Cincinnati coach said, referring the yard line the ball would need to be snapped from. Fake Nike NFL Jerseys . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. AFL club Adelaide is upbeat injured ruckman Sam Jacobs will be fit to face Brisbane on Saturday night.Jacobs rolled his ankle during the Crows 82-point win over Essendon in round 19.It was relatively minor ... well assess him during the week and hopefully hell be a chance to play this weekend, Crows high performance bosss Brett Burton told the club website.ddddddddddddaptain Taylor Walker, who missed the Crows comfortable victory over Essendon because of an ankle injury, faces a fitness test later this week. ' ' '