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The Houston Astros are 0-0, in the AL West.

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The Houston Astros are 0-0, in the AL West. They are 0-0 over their last 7 games.

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February 28, 2026

Astros News

Ethan Frey is making waves in spring training, showcasing why he’s a breakout prospect for the Astros as they look ahead to 2026. Meanwhile, Jose Altuve and Lance McCullers Jr. made their Grapefruit League debuts in a 4-4 tie against the Nationals, with Altuve eyeing a 155-game season after returning to second base. On the flip side, Jake Meyers' potential trade rumors loom larger as the Astros experiment with Cam Smith’s role, a move that could foreshadow a shift in the outfield. Tatsuya Imai managed a scoreless inning in his spring debut, but his experience was marred by a comebacker incident. As the Astros continue to mix and match their roster, one thing is clear: they need to address their 21st-ranked offense from last season, or risk falling behind in the competitive AL West.

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Climbingtalshill

Astros breakout prospect is garnering a lot of attention down at spring training

2025 draftee Ethan Frey is drawing a lot of attention in spring training for the Houston Astros and could become a fast riser in 2026.

Climbingtalshill

Astros' spring training experiment could quietly hint at Jake Meyers' trade

The Houston Astros' current plan for Cam Smith may hint that they are hopeful that trade of Jake Meyers surfaces.

Crawfish Boxes

Astros vs. Nationals 2/27/2026 Spring Training Game Thread

Jose Altuve and Lance McCullers Jr. will each make their Grapefruit League debuts today. The Houston Astros (1-4-1) take on the Washington Nationals (4-2-1) in Grapefruit League action. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. is set to make his 2026 Grapefruit League debut. He made his return to the mound in 2025 after missing the entire 2023-24 […]

Crawfish Boxes

Can the Astros Offense Be Good Enough to Win the West?

The team has made no significant new investment into an offense that was 21st in MLB last season. While there has been an obvious and understandable focus on pitching this offseason for the Houston Astros after being devastated by pitching injuries in 2025, it shouldn’t be ignored that this was not a good offensive team […]

MLB.com

Back home at second, Altuve sets goal of 155 games for 2nd straight year

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Jose Altuve made the familiar jog from the dugout to second base for his Grapefruit League debut in the Astros' 4-4 tie vs. the Nats on Friday night, a route he’s taken hundreds of times before. If there was an extra pep in his step

ESPN

Astros' Imai hit by comebacker in spring debut

Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Astros.

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