Five or Six? The Astros’ Rotation Decision Has Real Consequences
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Joe Espada has been upfront about wanting to open the season with six starters. The math, however, is starting to complicate that preference. With Josh Hader beginning the year on the injured list, Bryan Abreu slides into the…
Nationals 3, Astros 1: Brown Sharp, Offense Quiet in West Palm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hunter Brown gave the Houston Astros exactly what they needed Sunday afternoon. The offense, once again, could not match it. Brown worked four crisp innings against the Washington Nationals, keeping the game scoreless while the…
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:…
Astros Rally Late, Tie Nationals 3-3 in Spring Training
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros scored twice in the seventh inning to erase a deficit but could not push across the winning run in a 3-3 tie with the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Houston’s late…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Nationals — March 2, 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. Game Details Date: Monday, March 2, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation: CACTI Park of the…
Hunter Brown Sharp in Spring Debut as Astros Top Marlins, 4-1
JUPITER, Fla. — Hunter Brown looked every bit the Opening Day starter Wednesday afternoon, tossing two crisp innings as the Houston Astros earned their first Grapefruit League win with a 4-1 victory over the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.…
Hunter Brown Named Astros Opening Day Starter
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros wasted no time making their biggest pitching decision of the spring, announcing on the first day of camp that Hunter Brown will start Opening Day against the Los Angeles Angels on March 26 at Daikin Park.…
Astros Reach Arbitration Agreements with Nine Players; Peña, Brown Highlight Deals
The Houston Astros reached salary agreements with nine of their 11 arbitration-eligible players ahead of Thursday’s deadline, avoiding arbitration hearings with most of their core contributors for the 2026 season. All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña agreed to…
Astros Sign Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai to Three-Year, $54 Million Contract
The Houston Astros have signed Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai to a three-year, $54 million contract, the club announced, adding a frontline starter to the rotation ahead of the 2026 season. The deal includes player opt-outs after the 2026 and 2027…
Astros Tender Contracts to All 11 Arbitration-Eligible Players
HOUSTON, TX – November 22, 2025 – The Houston Astros announced Friday they tendered contracts to all 11 of their arbitration-eligible players ahead of the 4:00 PM CT non-tender deadline, maintaining maximum roster flexibility while pursuing…