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The Houston Astros are 0-0, 2nd in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday. Today they play the Los Angeles Angels at 04:10 PM EDT on Space City Home Network, FanDuel Sports Network West.

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Opening Day 2026
The Season Starts Now

Welcome to your daily Astros digest. Each day you'll get the vibe check, game recaps, standings, achievements, and news. Today, it all begins.

Astros Game Today

Opponent:Los Angeles Angels (0-0)
Location:Daikin Park
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Hunter Brown (TBD) vs José Soriano (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Space City Home Network, FanDuel Sports Network West
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 6 mph

Astros Score & Recap

The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.

Astros News

The Houston Astros officially finalized their Opening Day roster today, which features a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, including Yainer Diaz and backup catcher Christian Vázquez. However, the buzz is more about the lingering shadows from past decisions, particularly regarding Jeremy Peña, who remains a point of contention in an otherwise optimistic camp. While the team hopes for a breakout season from Cam Smith by 2026, his potential faults are a stark reminder of the risks involved. The Astros are entering a new season without the postseason pressure from last year, but they need to prove that their offseason moves weren't as costly as they appear. With a roster full of talent but marred by uncertainty, the Astros aim to reclaim their dominance in the AL West while carrying the weight of previous missteps.

Sources
Astros showing more optimism in Cam Smith breakout, but spring was a mixed bag
Climbingtalshill · 18h ago
Astros showing more optimism in Cam Smith breakout, but spring was a mixed bag
The Houston Astros are optimistic about Cam Smith breaking out in 2026, but in order to do so, he'll have to overcome a fatal flaw.
Astros finalize Opening Day roster and cement costly offseason mistake they can’t fix
Climbingtalshill · 23h ago
Astros finalize Opening Day roster and cement costly offseason mistake they can’t fix
The Houston Astros may have finally made up their minds when it comes to the Opening Day roster and Jeremy Peña, but it doesn't absolve them of their mistakes.
Crawfish Boxes Staff Astros Predictions for 2026
Crawfish Boxes · 21h ago
Crawfish Boxes Staff Astros Predictions for 2026
Our staff gives their roster predictions, and some key players of note for them this season. Adam Spolane: 88-74. 2nd AL West, Wild Card Team Big season: Before last season, Yordan Alvarez had played 135+ games in three of four seasons since returning from his 2020 knee surgery, but a fractured hand and a sprained […]
Astros Announce Opening Day Roster
Crawfish Boxes · 23h ago
Astros Announce Opening Day Roster
Today, the Houston Astros finalized their 26-man Opening Day Roster. The roster includes 13 pitchers and 13 position players. To finalize the Opening Day roster, the Astros made several roster moves official this morning: Following today’s roster moves, the Astros 40-man roster remains full. Several Astros have made their first career Opening Day rosters as […]
Angels-Astros 2026 Opening Day FAQ (3:10 p.m. CT)
MLB.com · 22h ago
Angels-Astros 2026 Opening Day FAQ (3:10 p.m. CT)
HOUSTON -- It was the Angels who helped make sure the Astros didn’t reach the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons last September when they rallied from three runs down to beat Houston in the third-from-last game of the regular season.
Astros To Select Christian Vázquez
Mlbtraderumors · Yesterday
Astros To Select Christian Vázquez
The Astros are going to open the season with Christian Vázquez as their backup to catcher Yainer Diaz, manager Joe Espada tells Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle. He had been in camp on a minor league deal. César Salazar has been informed he won’t make the team. Since Salazar is out of options, he’ll […]

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Astros Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Fri 03/27
vs Los Angeles Angels
8:15 PM
Sat 03/28
vs Los Angeles Angels
7:10 PM
Sun 03/29
vs Los Angeles Angels
2:10 PM

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