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…
Could AJ Blubaugh Become the Astros’ Most Valuable Pitcher in 2026?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros’ six-man rotation isn’t just a pitching strategy. It’s a roster stress test. Houston plans to open the season with six starters to navigate 26 games in 28 days. That protects arms. It also thins the bullpen. With…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Cardinals — February 22, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Game Details Date: Sunday, February 224, 2026First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CTLocation: CACTI Park of…
Astros Drop Grapefruit League Opener, 2–1, to Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros opened their 2026 spring schedule with a 2–1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday afternoon at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. With most veteran regulars still ramping up, Houston managed four hits and…
7 Things to Watch as Astros Spring Training Gets Underway
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros are back on the field, which means it’s time to start paying attention to more than just box scores. Spring training isn’t about wins and losses. It’s about roles, rhythm, and reading between the lines. With new…
Inside the Astros’ Plan for MLB’s New ABS Challenge System
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — José Altuve took the first pitch he saw from Hunter Brown during live batting practice Friday and immediately tapped his helmet, signaling a challenge under Major League Baseball’s new automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system.…
Tatsuya Imai’s First Live BP Session Leaves Astros Hitters Stunned: “Never Seen a Pitch Like That”
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tatsuya Imai didn’t ease into his first live batting practice as a member of the Houston Astros. He attacked it. The Japanese right-hander, who signed with Houston earlier this offseason, faced major league hitters Friday…
Paredes Celebrates Engagement as Astros Roster Questions Linger
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Isaac Paredes has at least one thing settled this spring: He’s getting married. The Astros infielder announced his engagement to Paulina Quiroz this week during a beach getaway, sharing the news on Instagram. The couple is also…
Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Nationals – February 21, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League opener against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Game Details Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CT Location: CACTI Park…
Grapefruit League Play Begins Today; Astros Open Saturday Against Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Grapefruit League play begins across Florida today as all 15 teams open their exhibition schedules, signaling the unofficial start of baseball season. The Houston Astros will make their 2026 spring debut Saturday when they host…