Whataburger Replaces Shake Shack at Daikin Park Just Weeks Before Astros’ 2026 Opener
Daikin Park is getting a distinctly Texas upgrade. Whataburger will debut inside the Houston Astros’ home ballpark on Friday, Feb. 27, bringing its signature burgers, fries, and shakes to the concourse ahead of a busy early-season stretch that includes…
Yainer Diaz’s 2026 Challenge: Authority Behind the Plate
As Yainer Diaz settles into his role as Houston’s unquestioned No. 1 catcher, the conversation should move beyond tools and toward authority. The Astros already know what “El Matin” can do physically. He hit 20 home runs last season. He started 113 games…
Astros Walks Are Up. Strikeouts Are, Too.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros have emphasized strike-zone control throughout the opening week of camp. Through six Grapefruit League games, the early returns reflect that priority—with a wrinkle. Houston has drawn 36 walks through its first 4…
McCullers Set for Spring Debut Friday Against Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After nearly two weeks of watching teammates take the mound, Lance McCullers Jr. is scheduled to make his spring debut Friday when the Astros host the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park. The 32-year-old right-hander enters camp…
Cardinals Hit Four Homers as Astros Fall 9-4 in Jupiter
JUPITER, Fla. — While Houston’s home squad was being shut out in West Palm Beach, the Astros’ split-squad group ran into a power surge in Jupiter. The St. Louis Cardinals launched four home runs in a 9-4 win over the Astros at Roger Dean Chevrolet…
Imai Shakes Off Scare in Debut as Astros Fall to Mets, 5-0
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tatsuya Imai’s Astros debut included a brief scare but ended exactly as planned. The 27-year-old right-hander was struck on the right shin by a 98.7 mph comebacker off the bat of Marcus Semien in the first inning Thursday at CACTI…
Astros Prospect Lucas Spence Scratched With Neck Issue in Spring Camp
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Astros outfield prospect Lucas Spence was scratched from Thursday’s Grapefruit League lineup with a neck issue and is considered day to day. Spence, a non-roster invitee, had been earning attention early in camp for his…
Astros Seek Balance at the Plate—and on the Bases—This Spring
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It’s risky to read too much into a few Grapefruit League games, but it’s worth noting what a manager chooses to emphasize in late February. Joe Espada pointed this week to Houston’s 29 walks through its first three spring…
Jeremy Peña’s Rise Forces a Harder Question About the Astros’ Future
Jeremy Peña landing in the Top 10 of the latest MLB shortstop rankings isn’t just recognition. It’s pressure. At 28, Peña is no longer the surprise postseason hero from 2022. He’s an established shortstop coming off a season in which he slashed…
The Wait Is Over: Imai Set for Astros Debut Thursday
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After weeks of anticipation and strong reviews from teammates, Tatsuya Imai is scheduled to make his first game appearance in an Astros uniform Thursday afternoon. The 27-year-old right-hander will start Houston’s split-squad home…
