Verlander’s Daughter Throws First Pitch Before Farewell
Justin Verlander has spent more than two decades throwing baseballs from Major League mounds. On Friday night, he got to experience the other side of it. During the Tigers’ career celebration for Verlander at Comerica Park, his 7-year-old daughter,…
Welcome to Baseball Purgatory: AL West Champion Will Make History
With two games remaining in the regular season, the Astros and Rangers are tied for first place at 79-81. Both lost Friday night—Houston 6-5 to the 63-96 Athletics and Texas 10-2 to the Twins—guaranteeing that whoever eventually gets dragged, kicking and…
Astros Losing International Scouting Director Brian Rodgers
The Houston Astros are losing a longtime member of their scouting department, with international scouting director Brian Rodgers expected to leave the organization for the same position with the Washington Nationals. The Nationals planned to hire Rodgers…
Houston Astros Walk-Up Songs 2026
Here are the Houston Astros walk-up songs for the 2026 season, with links to listen to each player’s track. The Houston Astros’ walk-up songs for the 2026 season reflect each player’s personality, from high-energy hip-hop to classic rock. This list is…
Former Astro Alex Bregman Sent to Hospital After Foul Ball Strikes Face
Former Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was sent to a Cincinnati hospital Sunday after being struck in the face by a foul ball during the Chicago Cubs’ 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. With two outs in the fourth inning,…
Mauricio Dubón Gets a Hero’s Welcome in Return to Houston
Mauricio Dubón may have been wearing an Atlanta Braves uniform Friday night, but Houston made it clear that he is still one of its own. Dubón returned to Daikin Park for the first time since the Astros traded him to Atlanta in November, and the club…
Astros Open 2027 Coca-Cola Shooting Stars Auditions
Ever wanted to dance on the dugout at Daikin Park? The Houston Astros have opened auditions for the 2027 Coca-Cola Shooting Stars, with registration available now through Friday, Nov. 6. The Shooting Stars serve as Astros ambassadors both at games and…
Josh Hader Named Astros’ Roberto Clemente Award Nominee
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader has been named the team’s nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball announced Monday. The annual award recognizes the player who best represents baseball through character, community involvement,…
Yordan Has More 2026 Walks Than Yainer Diaz Has in His Career
A sharp-eyed Astros fan on Reddit noticed a remarkable statistical comparison: Yainer Diaz has drawn just 67 walks since making his major-league debut in 2022. Yordan Alvarez has 68 unintentional walks this season alone. Alvarez has actually walked 100…
Espada Never Considered Walking Caminero Before Walk-Off
There was an open base. The winning run was already at second. And the American League home run leader was walking to the plate. Astros manager Joe Espada never considered intentionally walking Junior Caminero. That was Espada’s answer after Caminero hit…