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The Astros' spring training is shaping up to be a mixed bag as they gear up for the season, with starting pitcher Mike Burrows showing promising signs following a trade with the Pirates and Rays. Kai-Wei Teng's first start tonight against the Cardinals is highly anticipated as fans hope to see him build on his early Spring performances. Meanwhile, the team's strategy shift towards a small-ball approach raises eyebrows, especially given their powerful roster. Injuries loom large, with closer Josh Hader hitting the IL and Jeremy Peña sidelined with a fractured finger, forcing the Astros to rethink their Opening Day roster. As the World Baseball Classic heats up in Houston, the excitement around the Astros blends with the thrill of international competition, though it’s clear the team has its own challenges to tackle before the season begins.


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Early spring results suggest Astros might've nailed 3-team trade with Pirates, Rays
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Early spring results suggest Astros might've nailed 3-team trade with Pirates, Rays
The Houston Astros have to like what they've seen from starting pitcher Mike Burrows so far this spring. Former outfielder Jacob Melton has been struggling with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Astros’ new hitting approach focus seems to be ignoring one key detail
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Astros’ new hitting approach focus seems to be ignoring one key detail
The Houston Astros want to transition to a small-ball, situational approach in 2026; however, they ignore the fact that it's a terrible fit for their roster.
Astros vs. Cardinals 3/13/2026 Spring Training Game Thread
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Astros vs. Cardinals 3/13/2026 Spring Training Game Thread
The Houston Astros (7-9-3) travel to Jupiter, FL to face the St. Louis Cardinals (10-8-1) in Grapefruit League play. RHP Kai-Wei Teng gets his first start of the Spring for Houston, opposed by RHP Kyle Leahy of St. Louis. TONIGHT’S STARTER: RHP Kai-Wei Teng is making his first start and fourth appearance this Spring and […]
In The Lab: A Look at Astros Reliever Numbers
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In The Lab: A Look at Astros Reliever Numbers
We did this with the starters on Wednesday. We looked at six key numbers that can help us both explain why some pitchers succeed and some fail and hopefully help us predict progression or regression. Reliever numbers in particular are ver volatile. When you condense 180 innings into 50 or 60, you are going to […]
Details becoming clearer: Taking another glance at the Astros' potential Opening Day roster
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Details becoming clearer: Taking another glance at the Astros' potential Opening Day roster
HOUSTON -- A few things have changed since we took our first guess at what the Astros’ Opening Day roster would look like before the start of camp, with shortstop Jeremy Peña having fractured his right ring finger, closer Josh Hader headed to the injured list and outfielder Joey Loperfido
Fans getting fun extras for Classic games at Daikin Park this weekend
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Fans getting fun extras for Classic games at Daikin Park this weekend
The World Baseball Classic returns to Houston for a pair of quarterfinal matchups this weekend, and Daikin Park is ramping up its fan offerings for the single-elimination stage of the tournament. Fans arriving early can hit the Crawford Street plaza, where the Fan Zone opens at 5 p.m. CT on
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