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Houston Astros fans are still trying to get used to the idea of seeing homegrown talents Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker play for different teams this upcoming season, and now they might have to brace themselves for more change. Two-time All-Star starting pitcher Framber Valdez made a troubling revelation in spring training on Friday. The […]

The Houston Astros are breaking spring training with a lot of new faces. Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, and Ryan Pressly aren’t around anymore. But the Tucker trade landed them a few pieces that could push them back into the playoffs including pitcher Hayden Wesneski. Astros manager Joe Espada has the latest on Wesneski’s injury that […]

The Houston Astros are excited to have Lance McCullers Jr. back in the mix and he’s already showing his brilliance in spring training. However, McCullers’ teammate, Luis Garcia, isn’t having as much success in his return from injury. Garcia underwent Tommy John in May of 2023 and has thrown just under 10 innings in Grapefruit […]

Houston Astros’ veteran Jose Altuve will be making a rare position change. Astros’ manager Jose Espada confirmed on Wednesday that Altuve will be starting the season in left field as opposed to his usual spot at second base according to MLB.com. This marks only the second time in Altuve’s 13 seasons with the Astros that […]

Houston Astros righty Lance McCullers Jr made his long-awaited return to the mound on Tuesday and looked very solid, tossing a scoreless inning. While the last time he pitched was in the 2022 World Series, manager Joe Espada believes McCullers Jr will be a “weapon” for the Astros in the 2025 campaign. Via The Houston […]

Lance McCullers Jr. reached a remarkable milestone in his quest to return to a Major League mound. In a moment 868 days in the making, McCullers threw a pitch for the Houston Astros. It was his first game action since the 2022 World Series. And his former teammates showed their support by reaching out before […]

Lance McCullers Jr. was back on a Major League mound on Tuesday, albeit in a Spring Training game, as his Houston Astros fell 4-3 to the Washington Nationals. McCullers threw only one inning, retiring the side in the top of the first inning before Spencer Arrighetti took over. McCullers did not give up a hit; […]

The Houston Astros have a spring training matchup against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. However, the club will be without star outfielder Yordan Alvarez due to an injury he recently sustained. Alvarez is officially out of Tuesday’s lineup, as he’s dealing with a sore thumb, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Reports indicate the […]

Someone was a part of the Houston Astros trading Kyle Tucker. His name? Chas McCormick. He’s been one of the more highly coveted prospects that the Astros received from the Chicago Cubs. However, his spring training hasn’t gone the way McCormick or anyone else would’ve hoped for. He is 4-for-24 in Grapefruit League games. Regardless […]

The Houston Astros’ offseason was defined by who they lost. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are on the Cubs, Alex Bregman is on the Red Sox, and Justin Verlander is on the Giants. But their one big addition could be huge for their offense. Astros first baseman Christian Walker has high expectations and should be […]

The Houston Astros are coming off of yet another AL West title despite finishing the season with a relatively disappointing 88-73 record relative to their lofty expectations. Now, they are looking to back it up with another division title in 2025. The Astros will get that quest underway on March 27 when they open their […]

Major League Baseball’s latest attempt at a stylish cap release quickly turned into an embarrassment. New Era’s “MLB Overlap” collection, which aimed to put a fresh spin on team branding, instead led to widespread mockery and controversy. The trouble began when the Texas Rangers’ cap was pulled from MLB’s official store after it was pointed […]

The Houston Astros’ infield is going to look different in 2025. New acquisitions Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker are a major reason why, but so too is what the team decided to do with franchise mainstay Jose Altuve. As Altuve’s defense at second base has cratered over the last few years and the Astros pursued […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade this offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a deal with the Houston Astros. The Cubs hope the three-time All-Star can help get the team back into the playoffs. Chicago has failed to reach the postseason for four straight years and hasn’t won a playoff series since 2017. The Cubs […]

During Spring Training, Christian Walker has unfortunately dealt with another oblique injury. For the Houston Astros, it marks the beginning of an all-familiar trend for the newest slugger. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, he posted on X (formerly Twitter) the slugger’s response. “His oblique injury isn’t as bad as the one that sidelined him […]

As Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown looks for his team to have a great season, there could be a change of position for one of the team’s main stars. Astros star Jose Altuve has been playing outfield in multiple points this spring training rather than his usual second base as Brown spoke about the […]

The Houston Astros made a couple of trades this offseason that sent impact players out of town. As their dynasty enters a new phase, they needed to prioritize young players and their payroll. The big one was outfielder Kyle Tucker, who was traded from the Astros to the Chicago Cubs with one year left on […]

The Houston Astros were looking for a first baseman in free agency this offseason and the team landed 12th-year veteran Christian Walker on a three-year, $60 million deal. Walker, who won his third straight Gold Glove at first base in 2024, brings strong defense and a power bat to the Astros’ lineup. However, Houston’s prized […]

The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he reportedly nixed the trade. Months later, Joe Espada was asked if he ever talked to Arenado prior to him nixing the trade. “I never talked to him,” Espada said via Foul Territory TV. “Our […]

Houston Astros fans are used to seeing Jose Altuve playing at second base, but the plan is for him to play most of his games in left field this season, as confirmed by his manager, Joe Espada. “Right now the plan is for him to play the majority of his games in left field,” Joe […]

The Houston Astros are trying a new experiment coming into the season, and that’s putting Jose Altuve in left field. Altuve has played his entire career at second base and is now making the transition to left field. In his first game at the position, he was very quiet, but in their latest game against […]

The Houston Astros picked up a 3-2 spring training win over the St. Louis Cardinals and Astros pitcher Hunter Brown got the start on the mound. Brown only spent two innings in the game, but held the Cardinals to no runs off one hit, walking two batters and striking out one. He weighed in on how […]

For more than a decade, Jose Altuve has been the heart of the Houston Astros’ infield. But on Friday, the longtime second baseman took his first official steps toward a new role. In a Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, Altuve trotted out to left field for his debut at the position, beginning […]

The Houston Astros have seen several of their top players, such as Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, find new homes this offseason. However, they could be set to get a friendly face back in their rotation, as Lance McCullers Jr. appears to be closing in on a return to the mound for the ‘Stros. On […]

As the Houston Astros are in the midst of spring training in preparation for the season around the corner, the team looks different compared to last year with the inclusions of new players and the subtraction of familiar faces. One of the Astros newcomers is Christian Walker as he spoke about the move to the […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is set to make his spring training debut on Friday, and manager Joe Espada told reporters on Wednesday that he will be doing that in left field, according to ESPN. The Astros have an opening in the outfield after trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs this offseason, and Altuve […]

The Houston Astros’ top prospect, Cam Smith, wasted no time making an impression in his first Spring Training with the organization. In Tuesday’s Grapefruit League matchup against the New York Mets, Smith delivered an eye-catching performance, belting two opposite-field home runs in just two at-bats, fueling the Astros’ 8-5 victory at CACTI Park of the […]

Jose Altuve has played 1,767 games in the field during his Major League baseball career and he has played second base in all 1,767. That will change in 2025 when the Houston Astros send their slugger to left field. It’s a sudden change for the career Astro, but all indications at Houston camp in West […]

The Houston Astros look a lot different this spring training than last year. After losing Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly, and Justin Verlander this offseason, they have a lot to prove. They also do not have a locked-in lineup heading into spring training for the first time in this generation. Jose Altuve, Ben Gamel, […]

One day after a report surfaced that the St. Louis Cardinals had eased off efforts to find a trade partner for Nolan Arenado, a new wrinkle in the saga to find the third baseman a new home for 2025 has emerged. The Cardinals have reentered talks with a team that appeared out of the running […]

This offseason, the Houston Astros lost a key long-term part of their infield when third baseman Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox in free agency. The Astros are a proud franchise that’s looking to continue in their winning ways despite undergoing a few roster transitions, most notably losing Bregman and Kyle […]

After losing a Gold Glove infielder in Alex Bregman, the Houston Astros are adding another one. They have agreed to a one-year minor league contract with former Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. The deal includes a spring training invitation, so the 28-year-old will soon join his […]

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is coming off a 35-home-run season in which he also hit .308 with a 172 OPS+. Headed into 2025, the 27-year-old still feels the best is yet to come. “The numbers are there right now still, but it’s still something I think about throughout the season,” Alvarez told Brian McTaggart […]

As Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is no longer with Alex Bregman due to the third baseman signing with the Boston Red Sox, the second baseman is still pushing for more time in left field. With the Astros looking to round out the roster before the season starts, Altuve is looking to provide as much […]

Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman did it all with the Houston Astros, winning two World Series titles as teammates. But for the first time since 2016, Altuve and Bregman will be entering the year on opposite sides of the diamond. Bregman decided to join the Boston Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million contract. Altuve […]

The Houston Astros have had a tumultuous offseason, headlined by the departures of key players such as Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. While they remain competitive with stars like Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Framber Valdez, gaps in the roster still need to be addressed before the season begins. If Houston hopes to make another […]

Before Alex Bregman tries to help spark a Boston Red Sox resurgence, he is looking back on the first revival he was part of during his MLB career. The two-time All-Star and 2024 Gold Glove third baseman is sending a farewell message to the place he called home for the last nine years. His words […]

There was a time when Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. looked like a future MLB star. The 31-year-old right-handed hurler has not appeared in an MLB game since 2022 because of injuries, however. While speaking to reporters on Friday, McCullers provided an important update, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He told reporters that […]

The Houston Astros look to keep the magic alive despite aging superstars. The window is still open in Houston as we continue our MLB odds series with a Houston Astros over/under win total prediction and pick. The Astros finished the 2024 season 88-73, winning the American League West despite an awful start. Ultimately, their season […]