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Astros Starter Tatsuya Imai Has Scare on Mound During Spring Training Game The Houston Astros were just handed a hideous 5-0 loss by the New York Mets on Thursday. The Mets surged ahead early on in the matchup, post...

15 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Astros’ Tatsuya Imai Throws Scoreless Inning, Hit by Comebacker in Spring Training Debut

Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning in his spring debut for the Houston Astros.

16 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Astros’ Tatsuya Imai Throws Scoreless Inning, Hit by Comebacker in Spring Training Debut

McLean preps for Classic with electrifying spring debut PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- On Thursday, before departing for the World Baseball Classic, Nolan McLean made his only Grapefruit League appearanc...

16 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Imai 'checked all the boxes' in first spring outing for Astros WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The mound is 60 feet and six inches from home plate and the bases are 90 feet apart, but that doesn’t mean Astros p...

17 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Pirates receive interesting trade update regarding Astros two-time All-Star Isaac Paredes | Sporting News This could be huge for Pittsburgh.

18 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros to host BRUCE BOLT College Classic this weekend The Houston Astros will host the BRUCE BOLT College Classic benefiting the Astros Foundation at Daikin Park this weekend, from Feb. 27-March...

20 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

A-Rod, Big Papi, Jeter Headline FOX Sports' 2026 World Baseball Classic Coverage

Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter and many more will headline FOX Sports' coverage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

23 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

A-Rod, Big Papi, Jeter Headline FOX Sports' 2026 World Baseball Classic Coverage

Josh Hader - Plays catch off mound Hader (biceps) played catch off the mound Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Hader was just tossing the ball and not throwing a bullpen session, so while it's a step in his rehab progression, it's a minor one. Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Hader is not yet scheduled for a bullpen session. It appears unlikely at this point that Hader will have time to ramp up for Opening Day, and if that's the case, Bryan Abreu would be in line to fill in as Houston's closer.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Set for spring debut next week Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Alvarez will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez is being eased into game action this spring following last year's injury issues, but he is considered fully healthy. The Astros plan for the slugger to spend most of his time in the designated hitter slot this season in hopes that it will help keep him healthy, but Alvarez should still see the occasional start in left field.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Spence - Scratched with neck issue Spence was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Cardinals due to a neck injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Spence had been slated to start in center field and bat sixth, but he'll be replaced by Ethan Frey instead. Consider Spence -- who is slated to begin the 2026 season in the minors -- day-to-day for now.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Max Scherzer Returning To Blue Jays

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Max Scherzer Returning To Blue Jays

5 Astros who shouldn't be on the roster after MLB spring training Houston's lopsided roster is going to lead to some very, very difficult decisions in a few weeks' time.

1 DAY AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Mike Elias' Astros draft formula is at the center of the Orioles' farm system failure One of the hallmarks of the Astros rebuild that Mike Elias brought over to Baltimore was the "draft hitting and trade for pitching" strategy...

1 DAY AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Marlins' 'pen roles unsettled, but Phillips not above cleaning cleats JUPITER, Fla. -- The Marlins played a lot of close games in 2025, and they expect the same in ‘26. The relief corps will play a pivotal role...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Once undrafted, this Astros prospect possesses keen eye at plate WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros have been working with hitters this spring to have a better approach at the plate, which means cutting d...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Astros prospect reveals NFL Combine plan after putting baseball career 'on hold' | Sporting News This 13th-round pick by the Astros is focusing on his NFL career in the meantime.

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Jason Alexander - Hit hard in spring debut Alexander allowed four runs on five hits and a walk across two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's Grapefruit League matchup with the Mets. He struck out one.

Impact It was a disastrous start to the spring for Alexander, who gave up back-to-back one-out singles before Mike Tauchman smacked a three-run homer in the first inning. Alexander then gave up a solo shot to Ronny Mauricio with two outs, followed by a single and a walk, before he was ultimately pulled. Alexander served as a swingman for Houston after he was acquired off waivers from the A's in May. The right-hander posted a 4.77 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and 65:26 K:BB across 77.1 innings between the Astros and Athletics. Alexander will likely start the year with Triple-A Sugar Land if he can't crack the Opening Day bullpen.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros New Starter Unsurprisingly Ranked Atop Houston's Offseason Moves The Houston Astros struggled with their starting rotation last year, but much of that was attributed to the persistent injuries they couldn'...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Find Colton Gordon's debut card? He wants to hear from you WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros pitcher Colton Gordon needs your help, and he’s willing to make it worth your while. Gordon hopes to acquire...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Astros trade proposal lands Red Sox's All-Star speedster to pair with Yordan Alvarez | Sporting News Houston needs a left-handed hitter.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tauchman said he was going to make his case to Mets - and so far, so good PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- So far, so good for Mike Tauchman in the Mets’ outfield competition. Tauchman hit a three-run homer in his first Gra...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Astros trade idea sends two-time All-Star to Orioles in MLB mock trade | Sporting News With early injuries taking a toll on the Baltimore Orioles, they have been linked to a Houston Astros All-Star infielder.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yainer Diaz - Return confirmed Diaz (foot) will be the designated hitter Wednesday and will start at catcher in Friday's Grapefruit League game, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Diaz was delayed due to a foot sprain suffered in the Dominican Winter League, but he wasn't too far behind, as he's scheduled to catch in a game before the end of February. Cesar Salazar is Diaz's only backup, so there should be ample playing time available for Diaz once he puts the foot sprain behind him.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Spring debut TBD Alvarez will not make his spring debut until "a little bit later" due to normal buildup, per manager Joe Espada, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Carlos Correa and Christian Walker are slated to make their debuts Thursday, with Jose Altuve debuting Friday and Alvarez debuting sometime after that. Alvarez is discounted in fantasy drafts this year due to his injury issues in 2025, so it will be worth tracking how long his spring debut is delayed.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays coach criticizes Astros tactics and wants to reinvigorate Sanchez's bat It wasn't that long ago when Jesús Sánchez was considered one of the top up-and-coming players in MLB. Signed out of the Dominican Republic...

3 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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