Astros Rotation 2026: Lance McCullers Jr. Wins Fifth Starter Spot
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have finalized their starting rotation for the 2026 season, and Lance McCullers Jr. is back in it. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Monday that McCullers will serve as Houston’s fifth starter, earning the final rotation spot over…
MLB’s Viral 9-9-9 Challenge Coming to Daikin Park in 2026
HOUSTON — Major League Baseball is bringing one of the internet’s most infamous ballpark traditions to the big stage in 2026. The so-called “9-9-9 Challenge”—nine beers and nine hot dogs over nine innings—will be officially offered at select stadiums…
Astros Explode for Eight-Run Ninth in 9-1 Rout of Sugar Land
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros returned home in style Monday, rolling past Triple-A Sugar Land 9-1 in the first of two exhibition games at Daikin Park ahead of Thursday’s Opening Day. Tatsuya Imai set the tone early, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings while…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Space Cowboys — March 23, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their exhibition matchup against the Space Cowboys. Game Details Date: Monday, March 23, 2026First pitch: 7:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park (Houston, Texas) How to Tune In Local Radio: KBME 790…
José Altuve’s 20-Year Astros Journey: One Uniform, One Career
At 16, Jose Altuve showed up at a Houston Astros tryout camp in Maracay, Venezuela and was turned away. Two decades later, he’s still here—and still producing. Scouts initially declined to let him participate and questioned whether he had…
Astros Begin Breaking Camp: Lambert, Trammell Among First Cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros began trimming their roster on the final day of spring camp, informing right-hander Peter Lambert he will not make the Opening Day roster while reassigning outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Cavan Biggio, and…
Taylor Trammell Bet on Himself — Now the Astros May Have to Bet on Him Too
In December, the Houston Astros told Taylor Trammell he wasn’t worth protecting. They removed him from the 40-man roster and sent him outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He could have walked. He chose to stay. Four days from Opening Day, that decision is…
Cardinals Edge Astros 3-2 Despite Strong Final Tuneup from Cristian Javier
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cristian Javier looked sharp in his final Grapefruit League start Sunday, but a pair of late runs lifted the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Taylor Trammell gave Houston an early lead with…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Cardinals — March 22, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today was released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. Game Details Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches (West Palm Beach, Florida)…
Astros Bullpen: Abreu at the Top, Questions All the Way Down
Bryan Abreu is one of the best relievers in baseball. What surrounds him is a different story. The Astros open the 2026 season without closer Josh Hader, who is on the injured list with a biceps issue, and without setup man Bennett Sousa, sidelined by a…