Jose Altuve in the Stands as Venezuela Reaches WBC Final: How to Watch vs. USA Tonight
José Altuve was in the building Monday night. He just wasn’t on the field. The Houston Astros second baseman sat in the stands at loanDepot Park in Miami, watching Team Venezuela punch its ticket to the World Baseball Classic final with a win over…
Winners and Losers: Who Benefits Most from MLB’s New ABS Challenge System
Major League Baseball’s automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system is set to debut this season, introducing a technological safety net to one of the sport’s most debated elements: the strike zone. For generations, balls and strikes have depended on the…
Back-to-Back Homers From Paredes, Altuve Lift Astros Past Marlins 4-1
JUPITER, Fla. — Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning Wednesday as the Houston Astros defeated the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Tatsuya Imai delivered another spotless outing to lead the way.…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Nationals — March 6, 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: Friday, March 6, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation:…
How MLB’s New ABS Challenge System Could Affect the Astros in 2026
For the first time in Major League history, the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System—ABS, powered by T-Mobile—is part of the regular season. It has already been used in every Spring Training game, and it will remain in place when Opening Night arrives.…
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’ Cristian Javier Set for Spring Debut vs. Team Venezuela
Cristian Javier will make his spring training debut today when the Astros host Team Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic exhibition at their West Palm Beach complex. It will mark his first appearance in game action since returning from Tommy John…
7 Astros Giveaways You Won’t Want to Miss in 2026
The Houston Astros’ 2026 promotional calendar is packed with theme nights, fireworks shows, and recurring favorites, but a handful of giveaways stand out for one simple reason: they’re limited, and they won’t last long at the gates. Several of the most…
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…
Altuve Returning to Second Base Full-Time, Seeking Stability After Uneven 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After a season that saw him spend extended time in the outfield, José Altuve is returning to familiar ground. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed that Altuve will spend the majority of spring training working at second base, the…