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 Beat Orioles 4-2 as Brice Matthews Sparks Rally in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — Brice Matthews helped ignite a three-run third inning and Houston’s bats stayed productive through the middle frames as the Astros defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Wednesday at Ed Smith Stadium. Matthews, one of the most closely…
Astros’ Nate Pearson Slows Throwing Program Due to Elbow Soreness
Nate Pearson has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game this spring, and the reason is worth monitoring closely. The Astros have slowed Pearson’s throwing program due to elbow soreness, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart. Pearson underwent a…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Orioles — March 4, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. Game Details Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation: Ed Smith Stadium…
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…