Kevin Alvarez Named Astros’ No. 1 Prospect on MLB.com Top 30 List
The Houston Astros have a new name at the top of their prospect rankings—and he just turned 18 years old. MLB.com’s updated Astros Top 30 Prospects list for 2026, released Wednesday, places outfielder Kevin Alvarez at No. 1, a jump of five spots from…
Astros Coca-Cola Ballpark Bundle Offers Ticket, Hot Dog, Soda, and Popcorn Starting at $29
The Houston Astros are offering fans a budget-friendly way to attend games in 2026 with the Coca-Cola Ballpark Bundle, a ticket package that includes food and drink at a single all-in price. The bundle includes a View Deck I or View Deck II ticket, plus…
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.…
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 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…
Christian Walker’s Defensive Redemption: Can He Return to Gold Glove Form?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The defensive metrics from Christian Walker’s first season in Houston told a harsh story: minus-8 runs saved on plays to his right, a sharp departure from the Gold Glove standard that defined his years in Arizona. For a first…
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…
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…
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…