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As the Astros kick off spring training, the whispers of roster drama and the weight of lost legends loom large in West Palm Beach. The new ABS challenge system is just one of the intriguing wrinkles that could shape the season ahead.
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Astros' plans for how to use the new ABS system include a surprising wrinkle
The Astros have decided to only let the catcher challenge pitches using the new ABS system.
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Astros' ongoing roster drama centers on beloved players they never replaced
The Houston Astros have lost key franchise cornerstones in recent years, and it may finally be catching up to them.
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Let’s overreact to a spring training game
The Astros opened their spring training schedule with a 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Saturday afternoon in West Palm Beach. While no veterans were in action, Joe Espada’s lineup was littered with guys fighting to make the Opening Day roster, making the first half of the game somewhat interesting. Here are some notes and […]
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Astros Spring Prospect Profiles: AJ Blubaugh
Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be rolling out a series of prospect previews for Spring Training. This week we look at one of the top arms: AJ Blubaugh. Blubaugh was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 draft out of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee after a solid, albeit limited, college career. In […]
MLB.com
Healthy Yordan a threat to Bagwell's HR mark -- and key to playoff return
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros’ single-season home run record of 47 was set by Hall of Fame first baseman Jeff Bagwell 26 years ago -- the first year Houston moved into its downtown ballpark. Lance Berkman made a run at Bagwell’s record six years later, but he finished
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3 things to watch as Spring Training games start for Astros
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros open Grapefruit League play Saturday against the Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, with lefty Colton Gordon taking the mound in front of a lineup that includes top prospect Brice Matthews (second base), rookie Zach Cole (center field), Joey Loperfido (left
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