Astros Prospect Zach Cole Out Indefinitely With Broken Toe
Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole is out indefinitely after suffering a broken toe on his right foot Sunday night, when he was hit by a pitch from Rangers reliever...
Christian Roa Makes Astros Roster After Years in Minors
HOUSTON — When the Astros finalized their 2026 roster, one of the quieter stories belonged to Christian Roa. The 26-year-old right-hander arrived in West Palm Beach as a non-roster invitee,...
Peter Lambert Opts Out of Astros Deal, Leaves Organization
HOUSTON — Peter Lambert will not be heading to Sugar Land after all. The right-hander requested and was granted his release from his minor-league deal Tuesday, manager Joe Espada confirmed,...
Astros Name Christian Vázquez Backup Catcher Ahead of Opening Day
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have made their final decision behind the plate. Manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday that veteran Christian Vázquez will serve as the backup catcher on Houston’s...
Is Astros Manager Joe Espada on the Hot Seat Entering 2026 Season?
Joe Espada didn't build this roster. He didn't sign Christian Walker to a contract that now complicates the infield. He didn't let Framber Valdez walk to Detroit. He didn't set...
Lance McCullers Jr. Finds Peace — and a New Approach — as Astros Right-Hander Rebuilds in Spring Training
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lance McCullers Jr. has spent much of his professional life fighting. Fighting opposing hitters. Fighting his own body. Fighting the clock on a career that...
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...
Astros Seek Balance at the Plate—and on the Bases—This Spring
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It’s risky to read too much into a few Grapefruit League games, but it’s worth noting what a manager chooses to emphasize in late February....
Espada’s Message at First Full-Squad Workout: Leave 2025 in the Past
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros officially opened full-squad workouts Monday in West Palm Beach, and manager Joe Espada wasted no time setting the tone for camp. His message...
Espada, Díaz, Javier Visit Astros’ International Signees in Dominican Republic
Astros manager Joe Espada traveled to the Dominican Republic last week to welcome the organization’s newest international prospects during their signing ceremony. Espada was joined by catcher Yainer Díaz and...