HOUSTON -- The Astros introduced a new event to their jam-packed January calendar -- a charity gala to complement the traditional caravan and FanFest events that are typically held at this time of year.
What would normally be a quiet Minute Maid Park the night before FanFest was instead the site of the club's inaugural Diamond Dreams Gala, a star-studded event that featured a legendary recording artist, multiple Hall of Famers and a large chunk of the projected 2016 Astros roster.
"We're going to do this every year," club owner Jim Crane said. "This is the starter.