Colton Gordon to Start Astros’ Grapefruit League Opener Saturday
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros will open their 2026 spring training schedule Saturday against the Washington Nationals with left-hander Colton Gordon on the mound, manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday. The game at CACTI Park of the Palm…
Espada’s Message at First Full-Squad Workout: Leave 2025 in the Past
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros officially opened full-squad workouts Monday in West Palm Beach, and manager Joe Espada wasted no time setting the tone for camp. His message to the 64 players in major-league camp was simple: Don’t let last season…
Altuve Returning to Second Base Full-Time, Seeking Stability After Uneven 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After a season that saw him spend extended time in the outfield, José Altuve is returning to familiar ground. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed that Altuve will spend the majority of spring training working at second base, the…
McCullers Opens Camp With Unusual Honesty: “I’ll Be Happy With That”
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The first day of spring training is usually full of bold predictions and talk of career-best shape. Lance McCullers Jr. took a different approach. Speaking to reporters at the Astros’ spring complex in West Palm Beach, the veteran…
Astros Launch Digital Wallet for Faster, Easier Ballpark Payments
The Houston Astros have introduced a new digital payment system designed to make buying food, drinks, and merchandise at Daikin Park quicker and more convenient for fans. Called the Astros Wallet, the feature is built into the MLB Ballpark app and allows…
Yordan Alvarez Arrives at Spring Training Pain-Free After Injury-Plagued 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Arguably the most important piece in the Astros’ postseason hopes, Yordan Alvarez arrived at spring training with the best possible update: he’s pain-free. The three-time All-Star slugger reported to camp in West Palm Beach…
Jeremy Peña Eyes Perfect Attendance, Wedding Plans as Spring Training Opens
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is entering 2026 with plenty to celebrate, and one ambitious goal that might make his manager a little nervous. An Engaged All-Star The 28-year-old Dominican shortstop proposed to Canadian soccer star Julia Grosso in…
Like Father, Like Son: Cavan Biggio Returns to Houston Where Dad Became a Legend
The Biggio name is back in Houston. The Astros signed Cavan Biggio to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training on Sunday, bringing the son of franchise legend Craig Biggio back to the organization where his father spent all 20 years…
Framber Valdez Says Goodbye to Houston: “Grateful for 8 Years of La Grasa”
After eight seasons anchoring the Houston Astros’ rotation, left-hander Framber Valdez is heading to Detroit, signing a three-year, $115 million contract with the Tigers and closing the book on one of the most dependable pitching runs of the franchise’s…
Ryan Weiss Still Misses Korea: “Daejeon Jesus” Brings K-BBQ Home to Houston
Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Weiss may have returned to the United States to chase his MLB dream, but he’s brought a big piece of Korea with him — literally. Weiss, who signed a one-year deal with Houston in December after two standout seasons in the…