Torpedo bats are sweeping MLB. Astros will join experiment next week.
What exactly is the torpedo bat? Houston will get an up-close look at MLB's newest innovation sooner than later.
Houston Astros' opening series a timeshare for Jake Meyers, Chas McCormick in center field
Astros manager Joe Espada opted to have veterans Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick split time in center, limiting the chance of ...
Meet the bow-and-arrow wielding Astros reliever with a Master's degree
King became a mainstay in the Astros' bullpen, throwing 30 innings and achieving a 2.70 ERA. He made the postseason roster ...
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A first pitch strike that meant a little more
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart's Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...
Giants 3, Astros 1: Houston's offense scuffles again as slow start to season continues
The Astros and Giants play the middle game of their three-game series with newcomer Hayden Wesneski making his first start ...
Early slump for Yordan Alvarez, the Astros’ ‘heartbeat,’ stagnates offense
HOUSTON — A lucky break brought up the Houston Astros’ heartbeat, a man whose early-season malaise is making it impossible for his club to establish any consistency. Blaming Yordan Alvarez alone for ...
Recent Astros Lineup Reveals Surprising Defensive Plans for Former MVP
After a turbulent offseason, the Houston Astros made the surprising decision at the start of spring training to move All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve to the ...
Astros in slump to start 2025. Former star is mashing in new home.
The Houston Astros' bats gave a subtle nod to the newly nicknamed "Ice Box" during their first four games of 2025. Joe Espada ...
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Altuve returns to second base in series opener vs. Giants
The decision to move franchise icon Jose Altuve to left field this season didn’t mean the nine-time All-Star second baseman ...
Houston Astros Reveal Plan For Key Starter's Rehab Assignment on Sunday
Longtime Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will make his first rehab start of the season on Sunday with the Triple-A Sugarland Skeeters. Per B ...
Astros takeaways: Isaac Paredes’ influence, late-game outfield moves and Chas McCormick’s role
Houston hopes Paredes' plate discipline is contagious, a reliever is gaining Joe Espada's trust, plus more observations on ...
How Houston Astros manager Joe Espada is balancing playing time for Cam Smith, Zach Dezenzo
A question facing Houston Astros manager Joe Espada as the season starts is how to allot playing time to both Cam Smith and Zach Dezenzo. Houston opted to carry both prospects despite having one ...