Jeremy Peña Injury Suddenly Expands Nick Allen’s Role With Astros
The Houston Astros’ roster math shifted a little Wednesday morning, and Nick Allen suddenly sits much closer to the center of it. When the Astros acquired Allen from the Atlanta Braves in November, sending utility man Mauricio Dubón the other way, the…
Astros’ Jeremy Peña Suffers Finger Fracture, Will Miss First Round of World Baseball Classic
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña suffered a fractured finger Wednesday during a World Baseball Classic exhibition game in Santo Domingo and will miss at least the tournament’s first round. Peña, playing for the Dominican Republic in a World…
Dezenzo Gets Ultimate Audition as Astros Navigate WBC Departures
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As World Baseball Classic pool play approaches, the Houston Astros find themselves in a rare situation: one of their roster hopefuls will soon be playing against them in their own ballpark. Utility infielder Zach Dezenzo will…
Jeremy Peña’s Rise Forces a Harder Question About the Astros’ Future
Jeremy Peña landing in the Top 10 of the latest MLB shortstop rankings isn’t just recognition. It’s pressure. At 28, Peña is no longer the surprise postseason hero from 2022. He’s an established shortstop coming off a season in which he slashed…
World Baseball Classic Returns to Houston as Astros Players Depart for International Play
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —The World Baseball Classic returns next week, and Houston will be at the center of it. The 20-team tournament runs March 6–17 and is divided into four pools across multiple host cities. Houston will host Group B at Daikin Park from…
Altuve, Peña, and Alvarez Set the Table for Astros’ 2026 Push
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —The Astros’ blueprint for returning to October begins with three familiar names. Jeremy Peña will hit leadoff. Jose Altuve is back at second base. Yordan Alvarez will chase Jeff Bagwell’s franchise home run record. Manager Joe…
Cardinals Rally Past Astros 6-5 as Muñoz Labors in Spring Debut
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros fell to 0-2 in Grapefruit League play Sunday, dropping a 6-5 decision to the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mike Burrows was sharp in his first outing of the spring, tossing two scoreless…
Carlos Correa’s Leadership Shows, Not Tells, for Astros
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Three weeks doesn’t seem like enough time to earn the right to call out your teammates. Especially when you’ve been gone for 3½ years. Carlos Correa didn’t see it that way. After the Astros suffered their third straight shutout…
When Will Astros Regulars Debut This Spring? Espada Outlines Plan
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — If you’re tuning in to the Astros’ first Grapefruit League games expecting to see the full Opening Day lineup, you may need to be patient. Manager Joe Espada plans to ease most of Houston’s established position players into…
Jeremy Peña Eyes Perfect Attendance, Wedding Plans as Spring Training Opens
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is entering 2026 with plenty to celebrate, and one ambitious goal that might make his manager a little nervous. An Engaged All-Star The 28-year-old Dominican shortstop proposed to Canadian soccer star Julia Grosso in…