From Hermosillo to Houston: César Salazar’s Long Climb to the Astros
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — César Salazar was 15 years old when he left Hermosillo. He moved to Tucson on the advice of a mentor, a travel ball coach named Luis Valenzuela who had watched Salazar for years and reached a conclusion the kid hadn’t…
Astros Rally Past Cardinals 10–3 in Split-Squad Win
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros offense erupted Monday afternoon, rallying from an early deficit to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 10–3 in Grapefruit League split-squad play at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Joey Loperfido helped spark the…
The Paredes Problem Isn’t Going Away
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The trade market for Isaac Paredes has cooled. The Astros’ infield logjam has not. As spring training enters its third week, the two-time All-Star third baseman remains in an Astros uniform, taking reps at second base while…
Four Catchers, One Spot: Breaking Down the Astros’ Backup Catcher Battle
Yainer Diaz has emerged as one of the better catchers in the American League, and the Houston Astros are counting on him to anchor their battery for the foreseeable future. He inherited the job from Martín Maldonado, a defensive specialist who became…
Nationals 3, Astros 1: Brown Sharp, Offense Quiet in West Palm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hunter Brown gave the Houston Astros exactly what they needed Sunday afternoon. The offense, once again, could not match it. Brown worked four crisp innings against the Washington Nationals, keeping the game scoreless while the…
Astros Option Jason Alexander to Triple-A Sugar Land
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Jason Alexander to Triple-A Sugar Land as the club continues trimming its roster ahead of Opening Day. Alexander, 33, had a mixed Grapefruit League showing. After a difficult debut in which he allowed four…
Astros Chef Logan Baker Prepares for New Diamond Club Kitchen at Daikin Park
Before the first pitch of the 2026 season—before the first Yordan Alvarez home run or the first packed crowd at Daikin Park—Astros executive chef Logan Baker is already at work. Baker has been feeding the Houston Astros since 2018, when the Woodlands…
Astros Bring Back Christian Vázquez on Minor League Deal
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Christian Vázquez is coming back to Houston, this time on a minor league deal. The veteran catcher, a member of the Astros’ 2022 World Series championship team, has agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring…
Astros’ Shay Whitcomb Launches Two Homers for South Korea in WBC Debut
TOKYO — Shay Whitcomb had his mother in the stands at Tokyo Dome on Thursday. He made sure she left with a memory. The Houston Astros infielder hit two home runs to help South Korea defeat Czechia 11-4 in their 2026 World Baseball Classic opener,…
Collin Price Walk-Off Lifts Astros Past Marlins
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros made it two straight wins Friday, rallying late before Collin Price delivered the decisive hit in a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Miami Marlins at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. The win moves Houston to 3-7-3…