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What we’re seeing at Astros spring training as Grapefruit League games begin
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — Nothing signals the start of a spring training schedule like a split-squad. The Houston Astros will open Grapefruit League play with one on Saturday morning, when one team will host the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and another will travel to Port St. Lucie to face the New York Mets.
The Four Biggest Storylines at Astros Spring Training
Training began in earnest last week and the Astros have already played a few spring games in Florida. It's still incredibly early, but it's never to early to look at some of the big storylines for the ballclub this spring.
Intriguing Houston Astros Pitching Prospect Shines in Spring Training Debut
The Houston Astros handed the ball to one of their young pitching prospects and he had a great game against the Washington Nationals.
3 Astros position battles to watch in Spring Training
The Astros have more competition for roster spots this spring than in any season in the past decade. That’s not surprising news considering they have played in more postseason games (99) than any othe
Travis Scott Threw Out The First Pitch For The Houston Astros’ Spring Training Opener
2,000 fans who attended went home with bobbleheads of the rapper decked out in a baseball uniform emblazoned with the name of his hard seltzer brand (which also has the naming rights for the Astros’ training facility). Here’s a pic; it’s kind of adorable:
Travis Scott Throws First Pitch for Houston Astros Spring Training Opener & Gets His Own Bobblehead at CACTI Park
Travis Scott had an eventful Sunday in sunny Florida, where he was not only the one to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Houston Astros at the team’s spring training opener, but was also the face of a bobblehead created in his likeness for the occasion.
The Houston Astros' first home run of spring 2025 and a special moment for Joseph Sullivan
A road game on day two of Grapefruit League play invites few lineup regulars and offers other players an opportunity. Houston Astros manager Joe Espada wrote out a lineup for Sunday’s trip to play the St.
Top Five Houston Astros Hitters, Pitchers to Watch During Spring Training
With spring training games now underway, here are five Houston Astros hitters and pitchers to watch during Grapefruit League games.
Houston Astros Veteran Nearing Important Step in Highly-Anticipated Return to Mound
The Houston Astros have a few question marks as spring training got fully underway for the squad last week. A lot of people ...
Why are so many spring training games canceled today, Feb. 24?
We're getting towards the end of February, and spring training is in full swing around Major League Baseball. Stars have ...
Astros' Brandon Walter: Makes spring debut
Walter (shoulder) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one batter over one inning in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals in Grapefruit League action.
Former Houston Astros Slugger Enjoys Massive Boston Red Sox Spring Debut
The Houston Astros found themselves at the center of one of the most dramatic free agencies that's been seen in a very long ...
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Wetherholt's 1st Spring Training homer a noteworthy occasion
Possessing an insatiable desire to try and learn from every situation -- good or bad -- Cardinals’ rookie shortstop JJ ...
MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani's WBC future, Astros cool on Arenado, Mets' Vlad Jr. pessimism
The latest MLB rumors include Shohei Ohtani's future with Samurai Japan, the low odds of an Astros-Nolan Arenado trade, and ...
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Astros get their first look at MLB’s automated ball-strike system
Major League Baseball is testing out the system in spring training games and might use it in the regular season as soon as 2026.
AJ Blubaugh is the ‘honey guy’ and Astros’ latest small-school success story
Blubaugh, who is on the cusp of earning a spot in Houston's rotation, shared bottles of homemade honey with his teammates.