How MLB’s New ABS Challenge System Could Affect the Astros in 2026
For the first time in Major League history, the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System—ABS, powered by T-Mobile—is part of the regular season. It has already been used in every Spring Training game, and it will remain in place when Opening Night arrives.…
Blue Jays Coach’s Comments on Jesús Sánchez Shine Light on Astros’ Hitting Philosophy
When the Houston Astros traded Jesús Sánchez to the Toronto Blue Jays in February, the move felt procedural—flipping a disappointing deadline acquisition for a familiar name in Joey Loperfido. Recent comments from Toronto hitting coach David Popkins,…
Cristian Javier Returns as Astros Beat Venezuela 3–1; Pérez Hits Pinch-Hit Homer
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cristian Javier’s return to the mound and a timely swing from Carlos Pérez powered the Houston Astros to a 3–1 win over Venezuela on Monday at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Pérez broke a 1–1 tie with a two-run pinch-hit home run…
Ten Games In: Here’s Our Astros Opening Day Roster Projection
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ten games into spring training, the Astros’ Opening Day roster is beginning to take shape. With March 26 approaching and Houston coming off its first postseason miss since 2016, several roles are settled. Others remain fluid.…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Venezuela — March 3, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their World Baseball Classic exhibition matchup against Team Venezuela at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Game Details Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026First pitch: 5:05 p.m. CTLocation: CACTI Park of…
Astros Named in Proposed Three-Team Trade Framework for Left-Handed Outfield Help
The Isaac Paredes trade conversation resurfaced Monday when The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal outlined a hypothetical three-team framework that could involve Houston and the St. Louis Cardinals. In Rosenthal’s proposal, Paredes would be routed to a third…
Astros Top Prospects Showing Early Impact This Spring
The Houston Astros enter 2026 with legitimate questions about their offense. ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle ranked Houston’s lineup 13th in baseball, describing it as “paper-thin, slow, overly aggressive and dependent on batting average.” With a farm system…
Astros’ Cristian Javier Set for Spring Debut vs. Team Venezuela
Cristian Javier will make his spring training debut today when the Astros host Team Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic exhibition at their West Palm Beach complex. It will mark his first appearance in game action since returning from Tommy John…
Astros Closer Plan: Bryan Abreu Next if Josh Hader Misses Opening Day
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Josh Hader’s status for Opening Day grows more uncertain by the day, and the Houston Astros are quietly preparing contingency plans for a bullpen that looks very different without its All-Star closer. As of Saturday, Hader…
Astros Rally Late, Tie Nationals 3-3 in Spring Training
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros scored twice in the seventh inning to erase a deficit but could not push across the winning run in a 3-3 tie with the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Houston’s late…
