Astros, Opening Day and Houston

Houston Astros 'optimistic' first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day
Christian Walker, sidelined since March 2 with soreness in his oblique muscle, is expected to play in a spring game before Astros break camp.
Houston Astros Infield Still Has Unresolved Issue Ahead of Opening Day
The Houston Astros seem to have most of their Opening Day roster figured out, but one spot on the infield still remains a question mark. Longtime Astros second baseman Jose Altuve made the move to left field this offseason.
Astros again choose Framber Valdez as Opening Day starter
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros ' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday. In the Astros' opener last season against the New York Yankees at home, Valdez gave up three runs on five hits with six walks and five strikeouts over 4â…” innings of a no-decision. Houston lost 5-4.
Astros name opening day starter
Left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez will get the start for the 'Stros as they play their first game in the newly re-named Daikin Park, formerly Minute Maid Park.
Astros' Christian Walker: Closing in on return
Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Walker (oblique) is scheduled to return to spring games next weekend and should be ready for Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Walker has been rehabbing from a sore left oblique that developed in early March.
Houston Astros Announce Their 2025 Opening Day Starter Against New York Mets
The Houston Astros are going to look different on Opening Day this season than the year prior. That has become a staple for this franchise during their dynastic
Houston Astros Fantasy Baseball Studs, Breakouts, and Sleepers
The Astros roster is in semi-rebuild mode, but they continue to have a couple of foundation players, along with potential ...
2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Paul Skenes gets call for Pirates, Astros go with Framber Valdez again
Major League Baseball's 2025 Opening Day is less than two weeks away. As such, it is never too early to keep tabs on each ...
Dana Brown's roster blunders could force the Astros into making a Cam Smith mistake
He's been so good, in fact, that the Astros are starting to plan for that new era to begin as soon as Opening Day. Isaac ...
Houston Astros Set Spring Training Debut for Oft-Injured World Series Champ
The Houston Astros have most of their rotation figured out. But they will be getting a good pitcher back very soon.
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Astros flash leather (and gator!) in new uniform trend
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...
Spring training roundup: Grand slam helps Astros rally past Marlins
Shortstop Jeremy Pena smacked a grand slam to fuel a six-run sixth inning as the host Houston Astros claimed a 6-4 win over ...
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Back in action Sunday
The 26-year-old has been sidelined the past few days due to an illness but is ready to return to the lineup Sunday. Diaz has gone just 4-for-30 through 11 games in spring training, but he also had a ...
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Nezuh, Pecko flash elite potential in Astros' Spring Breakout
Jackson Nezuh, who has one of the most effective fastballs in the Astros’ system, and the organization's 2024 Minor League ...
Houston Astros Offseason Addition Could Find Himself in Important Lineup Spot
After coming to the Houston Astros this offseason, their new slugger seems like he'll be given an important spot in the ...