Called it: Sports Illustrated predicted Astros title in ’14

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What jinx?
Sports Illustrated boldly predicted an Astros’ World Series title on its cover in 2014 — after Houston had lost more than 100 games for three straight years — proclaiming: “Your 2017 World Series Champs.” It featured a picture of George Springer in a bright Astros jersey.
It proved to be oh-so prophetic. Not only did the Astros win, Springer was named Series MVP after boosting Houston over the Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday ni