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When it became clear this offseason that Framber Valdez was going to move on from the Houston Astros in free agency, general manager Dana Brown had to pivot to
Christian Walker says his work on defense and at the plate during spring training have him ready for his second season in Houston.
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Should the Houston Astros just play their best lineup, or continue with Christian Walker at 1st?
Is Christian Walker's upside as a slugger enough to make up for his inconsistency at the plate?
The Houston Astros added Mike Burrows this offseason to round out the starting rotation, and it's paying huge dividends already.
As the Houston Astros gear up for the 2026 season, challenges arise with Josh Hader's minor setback, Hunter Brown's leadership debut, and Tatsuya Imai's MLB debut.
Mike Burrows concluded a strong spring for the Astros and says he'll be fine for the regular season after being hit by a ground ball.
The St. Louis Cardinals face the Houston Astros in this MLB Grapefruit League Spring Training matchup on Sunday in Florida.
But after fracturing his ring finger, Pena's chances of being healthy in time for opening day became uncertain. Manager Joe Espada provided an update on his shortstop on Saturday, saying that Pena swung a bat [on Friday] and that he would do so again on Saturday (h/t Chandler Rome, The Athletic).