Odds and ends

• Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, who was named the Astros executive advisor two weeks ago, will arrive in camp on March 10. As part of his duties, Ryan will work with Astros owner Jim Crane, president Reid Ryan and general manager Jeff Luhnow.

• The Astros will play an intrasquad game Sunday against a curveball machine, with the losing team serving the winning team lunch and banana splits. An intrasquad game against live pitching will be held Thursday, one day before the Grapefruit League opener.

• Crane was scheduled to arrived in Kissimmee, Fla., and be in camp Saturday, but morning rains kept him away.