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:…
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…
