Houston Astros, spring training

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve 'getting after it' as outfield introduction ramps up at spring training
After the Houston Astros held a defensive session practicing cut-offs and relay throws on a back field at their spring training complex Friday morning, Jose Altuve walked to the dugout with the position group he has occupied early in camp.
Houston Astros will start Ryan Gusto, Colton Gordon in spring training openers
The Astros open Grapefruit League play with split-squad games at Noon on Saturday, Feb. 22 Washington Nationals and on the road in Port St. Lucie against the New York Mets. The game versus the Washington Nationals will be on the Space City Home Network.
Astros set 2025 Spring Training broadcast schedule
The Astros will begin Grapefruit League play on Saturday when they host the Washington Nationals at 1:05 p.m. ET. They will be playing with a split squad on that day as Houston will also take on the Mets in Port St.
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's first day of spring training starts with work in left field
Altuve got initial left-field work at Daikin Park in Houston before reporting to spring training. Asked how Altuve looked on his first morning in West Palm Beach, Espada said: “It went well. … Some light work, seeing some balls off the bat It looks pretty good. But again, it’s early. We’ll see where this takes us.”
Five questions about the 2025 Astros as spring training begins
The Houston Astros' first full squad workout at spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla. is officially scheduled for Tuesday, but most of the team is already there today as the ballclub prepares for a season of change. Those changes include no Kyle Tucker, no Alex Bregman, and Jose Altuve possibly being the team’s next starting left fielder.
Former MVP Jose Altuve Set to Kick Off Spring Training in Shocking Fashion
After an offseason of speculation that it would happen, Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is set to play left field during at least some of the Grapefruit League
Jose Altuve left field experiment to start in Spring Training debut
Jose Altuve is the Houston Astros' anchor at second base for the last 14 years. This month, his first Spring Training game will mark a new era's start. Per manager Joe Espada, the date of Altuve's first appearance this spring has yet to be determined.
Astros should circle back to $260 million Cardinals star with Jose Altuve in outfield
Still, the Astros are considering giving Jose Altuve reps in left field, and with that in mind, it might make sense for Houston to circle back to Arenado to replace Bregman and Ky
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Astros sign Brendan Rodgers to Minor League contract
The Houston Astros have signed infielder Brendan Rodgers to a minor league contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown.
MLB Spring Training 2025: Wondering which teams are the strongest? Here are 5 squads to watch out for
The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are some of the teams to watch out for in the games. The Dodgers ...
Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training
A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition ...
For first time in over a decade, Astros may have hole at second base
The thought of anyone else patrolling second base other than Jose Altuve may be impossible for a generation of Astros fans to ...
Astros Can Avoid Jose Altuve Disaster With No-Brainer Free Agency Signing
Longtime Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is spending his spring training in the sun, the sand, and the outfield.
Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs hurler Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and wins
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the ...
Astros’ Jose Altuve’s new position prompts his same selflessness: ‘I think that’s honorable’
Selflessness is a hallmark of Altuve’s career, but still so rare for someone of his stature. Rafael Devers’ comments on ...
Houston Astros begin workouts with Joe Espada's message to 'move forward' after offseason of change
As the Houston Astros convened for their first full-squad workout of spring training, the message was to turn their focus ...