Christian Roa Makes Astros Roster After Years in Minors
HOUSTON — When the Astros finalized their 2026 roster, one of the quieter stories belonged to Christian Roa. The 26-year-old right-hander arrived in West Palm Beach as a non-roster invitee, a December minor league signing who had spent years moving…
Jeremy Peña Nearing Return as Astros Open Season Without Shortstop
HOUSTON — Jeremy Peña wasn’t in the Astros’ Opening Day lineup, but his absence should be brief. The All-Star shortstop, who fractured the tip of his right ring finger on March 4 during a World Baseball Classic exhibition with the Dominican Republic,…
Astros Shut Out 3-0 by Angels on Opening Day
HOUSTON — It wasn’t the start anyone wanted, but it was the kind of game that happens when one pitcher is dealing and timely hits never come. The Houston Astros dropped their 2026 Opening Day game to the Los Angeles Angels, 3-0, on Thursday at Daikin…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Angels — March 26, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Opening Day matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. Game Details Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026First pitch: 3:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park (Houston, Texas) How to Tune In Local TV: Space…
7 Things to Do for Astros Opening Weekend (2026 Guide)
Opening Weekend at Daikin Park is almost here, and the energy around the Astros is building. With big crowds expected and a lot happening around the ballpark, a little preparation can make all the difference. Here are seven things to do before the Astros…
Meet the 2026 Houston Astros: Roster, Starters, and Key Names
The waiting is over. The Houston Astros have finalized their 2026 roster, and after one of the more eventful springs in recent memory, the group set to open the season is official. Pitchers (13) Bryan Abreu, AJ Blubaugh, Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows,…
Peter Lambert Opts Out of Astros Deal, Leaves Organization
HOUSTON — Peter Lambert will not be heading to Sugar Land after all. The right-hander requested and was granted his release from his minor-league deal Tuesday, manager Joe Espada confirmed, exercising an opt-out clause after the Astros informed him over…
Astros Name Christian Vázquez Backup Catcher Ahead of Opening Day
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have made their final decision behind the plate. Manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday that veteran Christian Vázquez will serve as the backup catcher on Houston’s Opening Day roster, ending a spring-long competition with…
Astros Rally Past Sugar Land 6-5 as Peña Homers, Díaz Drives in Winner
HOUSTON — Two days before Opening Day, the Houston Astros got exactly the kind of game they needed—messy, competitive, and ultimately a win. The Astros rallied past Triple-A Sugar Land 6-5 Tuesday night at Daikin Park in their final exhibition before…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Space Cowboys — March 24, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their exhibition matchup against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Game Details Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026First pitch: 7:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park (Houston, Texas) How to Tune In Local TV:…