Astros Shut Out 3-0 by Angels on Opening Day
HOUSTON — It wasn’t the start anyone wanted, but it was the kind of game that happens when one pitcher is dealing and timely hits never come. The Houston Astros dropped their 2026 Opening Day game to the Los Angeles Angels, 3-0, on Thursday at Daikin…
7 Things to Do for Astros Opening Weekend (2026 Guide)
Opening Weekend at Daikin Park is almost here, and the energy around the Astros is building. With big crowds expected and a lot happening around the ballpark, a little preparation can make all the difference. Here are seven things to do before the Astros…
Meet the 2026 Houston Astros: Roster, Starters, and Key Names
The waiting is over. The Houston Astros have finalized their 2026 roster, and after one of the more eventful springs in recent memory, the group set to open the season is official. Pitchers (13) Bryan Abreu, AJ Blubaugh, Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows,…
MLB’s Viral 9-9-9 Challenge Coming to Daikin Park in 2026
HOUSTON — Major League Baseball is bringing one of the internet’s most infamous ballpark traditions to the big stage in 2026. The so-called “9-9-9 Challenge”—nine beers and nine hot dogs over nine innings—will be officially offered at select stadiums…
Taylor Trammell Bet on Himself — Now the Astros May Have to Bet on Him Too
In December, the Houston Astros told Taylor Trammell he wasn’t worth protecting. They removed him from the 40-man roster and sent him outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He could have walked. He chose to stay. Four days from Opening Day, that decision is…
Astros Still Haven’t Set Their Opening Day Roster — And Time Is Running Out
Five days from now, the Houston Astros open the 2026 season against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park. Between now and then, they have one final Grapefruit League game, two exhibitions against Triple-A Sugar Land, and an off day to sort through a…
Astros Injury Update: Bennett Sousa to Open Season on IL with Oblique Strain
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros’ bullpen picture grew more complicated Thursday. Manager Joe Espada confirmed that left-hander Bennett Sousa will open the 2026 season on the injured list with a left oblique strain, removing another key arm from…
Astros Opening Day 2026: What to Know Before March 26 vs. Angels
One week from today, baseball returns to Houston. The Astros open the 2026 season Thursday, March 26, against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park, with first pitch scheduled for 3:10 p.m. CT. Here’s what you need to know before heading downtown. Get…
A Whataburger at Daikin Park Will Cost You. A Lot.
When the Astros announced that a Whataburger was coming to Daikin Park, Houston fans reacted the way you’d expect. Finally. A little piece of Texas inside the ballpark. Something familiar, something affordable, something that felt like home. Then…
Astros Closer Josh Hader Begins Bullpen Work with Opening Day in Doubt
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Josh Hader threw his first bullpen session of the spring Tuesday, a modest but meaningful step in his recovery from biceps inflammation. Whether he’ll be ready when the Astros open the season March 26 against the Angels remains an…