Cardinals Walk Off Astros 5–4 After Ninth-Inning Rally
JUPITER, Fla. — The Houston Astros carried a late lead into the ninth inning Friday night but couldn’t hold it, as Colton Ledbetter delivered a two-run walk-off single to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 5–4 Grapefruit League win at Roger Dean Chevrolet…
Astros Foundation, Daikin Offering $100,000 in STEAM Scholarships for Greater Houston Seniors
The Houston Astros Foundation and Daikin Comfort Technologies are accepting applications for the second annual Daikin’s Most Valuable STEAM Scholarship, which will award a total of $100,000 to outstanding high school seniors across the Greater Houston…
Peter Lambert: The Astros’ Next Diamond in the Rough?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros have a habit of finding useful pitchers where nobody else is looking. Tayler Scott was a non-roster invitee in 2024 who wound up spending the entire season on the big league roster. Steven Okert repeated the…
Winners and Losers: Who Benefits Most from MLB’s New ABS Challenge System
Major League Baseball’s automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system is set to debut this season, introducing a technological safety net to one of the sport’s most debated elements: the strike zone. For generations, balls and strikes have depended on the…
Nationals Rally Late to Defeat Astros, 3-2 at CACTI Park
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros carried a one-run lead into the eighth inning Thursday night but could not hold it, allowing two late runs in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Houston received a strong…
Astros Adventures 2026: Chicago and San Diego Road Trip Packages Announced
The Houston Astros are offering fans a chance to follow the team on the road in style with two Astros Adventures travel packages during the 2026 season. The curated trips combine Astros baseball with guided experiences, premium accommodations, and…
Five or Six? The Astros’ Rotation Decision Has Real Consequences
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Joe Espada has been upfront about wanting to open the season with six starters. The math, however, is starting to complicate that preference. With Josh Hader beginning the year on the injured list, Bryan Abreu slides into the…
Lance McCullers Jr. Finds Peace — and a New Approach — as Astros Right-Hander Rebuilds in Spring Training
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lance McCullers Jr. has spent much of his professional life fighting. Fighting opposing hitters. Fighting his own body. Fighting the clock on a career that has spent as much time in training rooms as it has on pitching mounds. For…
Back-to-Back Homers From Paredes, Altuve Lift Astros Past Marlins 4-1
JUPITER, Fla. — Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning Wednesday as the Houston Astros defeated the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Tatsuya Imai delivered another spotless outing to lead the way.…
Astros Closer Josh Hader to Open 2026 Season on Injured List; Bryan Abreu Expected to Handle Ninth Inning
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Wednesday that closer Josh Hader will begin the 2026 season on the injured list as he continues recovering from biceps inflammation. In his absence, hard-throwing right-hander Bryan…