Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 0-1, 3rd in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Just 1 games into the season. The signals are split. Pitching at 0.0 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm. Working against that, the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.283 xwOBA, 22.8% hard-hit.
Astros Game on March 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Brown (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs José Soriano (1-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FanDuel Sports Network West, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Angels
|
1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | ||
|
Athletics
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | ||
|
Astros
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 0-0 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .333 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 0 | .400 | .800 | 0 |
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.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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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