José Altuve’s 20-Year Astros Journey: One Uniform, One Career
At 16, Jose Altuve showed up at a Houston Astros tryout camp in Maracay, Venezuela and was turned away. Two decades later, he’s still here—and still producing. Scouts initially declined to let him participate and questioned whether he had…
Astros Begin Breaking Camp: Lambert, Trammell Among First Cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros began trimming their roster on the final day of spring camp, informing right-hander Peter Lambert he will not make the Opening Day roster while reassigning outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Cavan Biggio, and…
Taylor Trammell Bet on Himself — Now the Astros May Have to Bet on Him Too
In December, the Houston Astros told Taylor Trammell he wasn’t worth protecting. They removed him from the 40-man roster and sent him outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He could have walked. He chose to stay. Four days from Opening Day, that decision is…
Astros Still Haven’t Set Their Opening Day Roster — And Time Is Running Out
Five days from now, the Houston Astros open the 2026 season against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park. Between now and then, they have one final Grapefruit League game, two exhibitions against Triple-A Sugar Land, and an off day to sort through a…
Is Astros Manager Joe Espada on the Hot Seat Entering 2026 Season?
Joe Espada didn’t build this roster. He didn’t sign Christian Walker to a contract that now complicates the infield. He didn’t let Framber Valdez walk to Detroit. He didn’t set the budget that left the bullpen thin heading into…
Astros Prospect Watch: Tatsuya Imai Set for Daikin Park Debut vs Space Cowboys
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros made a $54 million bet on Tatsuya Imai this winter. On Monday, Houston fans get their first look at what that investment might return. Imai is scheduled to make his Daikin Park debut in an exhibition matchup against…
Astros Injury Update: Bennett Sousa to Open Season on IL with Oblique Strain
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros’ bullpen picture grew more complicated Thursday. Manager Joe Espada confirmed that left-hander Bennett Sousa will open the 2026 season on the injured list with a left oblique strain, removing another key arm from…
Astros Add AI Security Screening at Daikin Park Ahead of 2026 Season
Fans heading to Daikin Park this season will notice changes at the entry gates. The Houston Astros have already made entry one of the smoother experiences in baseball—fans enrolled in the Go-Ahead Entry program can walk through with a simple scan. Now…
Astros Fans’ Guide to Saving Money at Daikin Park
Let’s be honest: Going to an Astros game is not cheap. The average Daikin Park ticket runs $64.29, the standard beer will set you back $7.71, and a hot dog checks in at $6.17, putting the baseline cost of a ticket, a dog, and a beer at $78.17. That…
Two Alvarezes, One Afternoon: Houston’s Present and Future Share the Field
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On Sunday afternoon at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, the Houston Astros got a glimpse of where they are and where they’re going—and both pictures looked pretty good. Yordan Alvarez, 28, was in the lineup at designated…