Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Pirates — February 28, 2026

February 28, 2026

The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

Game Details

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CT
Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches
Astros starting pitcher: Mike Burrows

How to Tune In

TV: HOU Video
Radio: KBME 790 AM / 94.5 FM HD-2

Astros Starting Lineup

1. SS Jeremy Peña

2. DH Isaac Paredes

3. 3B Carlos Correa

4. 1B Christian Walker

5. CF Cam Smith

6. RF Taylor Trammell

7. LF Zach Dezenzo

8. 2B Brice Matthews

9. C César Salazar

Pirates Starting Lineup

1. CF Oneil Cruz

2. DH Marcell Ozuna

3. 1B Spencer Horwitz

4. 2B Nick Yorke

5. SS Jared Triolo

6. C Rafael Flores

7. LF Billy Cook

8. RF Esermlyn Valdez

9. 3B Alika Williams

SP Braxton Ashcraft (RHP)

Notes

Mike Burrows gets the start against the organization that drafted and developed him, adding extra intrigue to this afternoon’s matchup. Houston’s lineup features several projected regulars, including Jeremy Peña, Carlos Correa, Christian Walker, and Isaac Paredes, as the Astros continue ramping up their core hitters during Grapefruit League play.