Mike Burrows Shoves, Astros Finally Snap Losing Streak in 10-0 Rout of Reds
The Houston Astros needed this one badly. Mike Burrows made sure they got it. Burrows spun seven scoreless innings Friday night at Great American Ball Park, the Astros hit four home runs, and Houston cruised to a 10-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds,…
Astros Make Flurry of Moves as Injuries Force Roster Shakeup
The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Dustin Harris off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment to create room on the 40-man roster. Harris, 26, arrives at a moment of outfield need. Center…
Astros Prospect Zach Dezenzo Helping Power Italy’s WBC Semifinal Run
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — When the Houston Astros open their 2026 season on March 26, Zach Dezenzo may well be watching from Triple-A Sugar Land. The Astros’ infield remains crowded, roster spots are limited, and his path to everyday at-bats in Houston is…
Astros’ Zach Dezenzo Is Turning Heads at the WBC — in Spanish
Zach Dezenzo is juggling a few different roles at once this week: representing his ancestral homeland, speaking Spanish with reporters, and quietly making his case for a spot on the Houston Astros’ roster. The 25-year-old Astros infielder, a Canton, OH,…
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…
Cardinals Hit Four Homers as Astros Fall 9-4 in Jupiter
JUPITER, Fla. — While Houston’s home squad was being shut out in West Palm Beach, the Astros’ split-squad group ran into a power surge in Jupiter. The St. Louis Cardinals launched four home runs in a 9-4 win over the Astros at Roger Dean Chevrolet…
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…
Dezenzo Embraces Team Italy WBC Opportunity Despite Astros Roster Battle
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — When Zach Dezenzo received a call more than a year ago asking whether he’d consider representing Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, he didn’t hesitate. Dezenzo, who has Italian heritage on his father’s side, remembered the…
Valdez Dominates, Diaz Delivers Walk-Off Homer as Astros Edge Rays 2-1
HOUSTON, TX – May 30, 2025 – The Houston Astros got their revenge and evened their four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, securing a thrilling 2-1 walk-off victory last night at Daikin Park. Framber Valdez delivered a masterful complete game, and…
Astros Rally in Seventh to Edge Athletics 5-3, Secure Series Win
HOUSTON, TX – May 28, 2025 – The Houston Astros rallied for three runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 last night at Daikin Park, clinching at least a series split and putting them in position for a sweep. The come-from-behind…