Astros Closer Josh Hader to Open 2026 Season on Injured List; Bryan Abreu Expected to Handle Ninth Inning
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Wednesday that closer Josh Hader will begin the 2026 season on the injured list as he continues recovering from biceps inflammation. In his absence, hard-throwing right-hander Bryan…
Cam Smith Has Something to Prove. His Swing Is Starting to Show It.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The first half of Cam Smith’s rookie season looked like the beginning of something special. The second half looked like a warning. Smith hit .277 with seven home runs and a .765 OPS through 82 games before the All-Star break, the…
Astros First Bud Friday Happy Hour at Daikin Park
Fans heading to Daikin Park early on Fridays can start the weekend with First Bud Friday Happy Hour, a two-hour pregame event held at the Michelob Ultra Bar. Bud Light Night includes a special giveaway, drink specials, and one of the most popular themed…
Ryan Weiss Is Making Himself Impossible to Ignore
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Nobody outside of Houston paid much attention when the Astros signed Ryan Weiss in December. A $2.6 million deal for a 29 year old who had never thrown a pitch in the major leagues, coming off two seasons in Korea, barely…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Orioles — March 10, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Baltimore Orioles at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. Game Details Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation:…
Astros Teacher Discounts Available for Select Weekday Games
The Houston Astros offer Teacher Discounts for select regular-season home games at Daikin Park. Teachers can save up to 40% on select Astros home games, with the offer available for select Monday–Thursday games throughout the season. Discounted tickets…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Cardinals — March 9, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. Game Details Date: Monday, March 9, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation:…
The Paredes Problem Isn’t Going Away
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The trade market for Isaac Paredes has cooled. The Astros’ infield logjam has not. As spring training enters its third week, the two-time All-Star third baseman remains in an Astros uniform, taking reps at second base while…
Astros Option Jason Alexander to Triple-A Sugar Land
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Jason Alexander to Triple-A Sugar Land as the club continues trimming its roster ahead of Opening Day. Alexander, 33, had a mixed Grapefruit League showing. After a difficult debut in which he allowed four…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Nationals — March 8, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. Game Details Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation:…
