The Astros Host Rival Texas Rangers and NL Powerhouse Atlanta Braves in Six-Game Homestand
HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros are set to begin their second homestand of the 2024 season as the reigning World Series Champion Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves come to town. The first game of the six-game homestand is set for Friday, April 12 at 7:10 p.m. CT against the Rangers
Ronel Blanco named American League Player of the Week
HOUSTON, TX - Major League Baseball announced today that Houston Astros RHP Ronel Blanco has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of April 1-7. It is the first career weekly award for Blanco, who threw the 17th no-hitter (including postseason) in Astros history on
Astros acquire IF Jacob Amaya from Miami
HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros have acquired IF Jacob Amaya from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations and minor league RHP Valente Bellozo. To make room for Amaya on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred LHP Bennett Sousa to the 60-day IL. Additionally, Amaya has been optioned
Joe Espada inducted into University of Mobile Hall of Fame
HOUSTON, TX – Astros manager Joe Espada will be inducted into the University of Mobile Athletics Hall of Fame this evening. He will be one of five members inducted at the second annual University of Mobile Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet. As an infielder at Mobile, which is located in
LHP Bennett Sousa undergoes surgery
HOUSTON, TX – Astros LHP Bennett Sousa underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome yesterday, General Manager Dana Brown announced today. As a result, he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season. Sousa, who posted a 3.38 ERA (3ER/8IP) in eight appearances in Spring Training, began the regular
Astros claim RHP Miguel Diaz and OF Cooper Hummel off waivers
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have claimed right-handed pitcher Miguel Diaz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and outfielder Cooper Hummel from the San Francisco Giants. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred RHP Luis Garcia and RHP Penn Murfee to the 60-Day IL. The announcement
Astros make roster move
The Astros have placed RHP J.P. France on the Paternity List…to take France’s place on the roster, the Astros have recalled RHP Dylan Coleman from Triple A Sugar Land.
The Astros are set to open their 2024 regular season campaign with a seven-game homestand against two AL East foes
HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros begin the 2024 Major League Baseball season on Thursday, March 28 at 3:10 p.m. CT against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Opening Day is the first game in a seven-game homestand to begin the season, with four against the Yankees, March 28
Astros claim RHP Penn Murfee off waivers
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have claimed right-handed pitcher Penn Murfee off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. To make room for Murfee on the 40-man roster, the Astros placed RHP Kendall Graveman on the 60-day IL. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Murfee, 29, recorded
Astros-Nationals game cancelled due to rain
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – – Today’s scheduled Astros Spring Training game vs. the Washington Nationals has been cancelled due to rain. The game had been scheduled to start at 6:05 p.m. ET. This is the second rainout of the Spring for the Astros. As a result of the forecast,
Astros RHP Oliver Ortega undergoes elbow surgery
HOUSTON, TX - Right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, General Manager Dana Brown announced today. Ortega is expected to be out of action for approximately 3-4 months. This Spring, Ortega appeared in two Major League Spring Training games (2/26 at DET, 2/29
Houston Astros Launches MLB Go-ahead Entry, the Free-flow Ballpark Entry Experience
HOUSTON, Texas –The Houston Astros and Major League Baseball today announced the launch of MLB Go-Ahead Entry, the hands-free, free-flow ballpark entry experience, at Minute Maid Park for the 2024 season. Fans can register now in the MLB Ballpark app and begin using Go-Ahead Entry on Opening Day. First introduced
Will Zalatoris Commits to the 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open
HOUSTON, Texas –Will Zalatoris, currently ranked No. 10 in the FedEx Cup standings and 29th in the world, is committed to play in the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open from March 28-31 at Memorial Park Golf Course. With Zalatoris joining the field, five of the top 10 currently ranked in
Woodland highlights newest group of top golfers committed to the 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open
HOUSTON, Texas – Four-time PGA Tour-winner and 2019 U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland highlights a new group of golfers who have committed to play in the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open from March 28-31 at Memorial Park Golf Course. Joining Woodland are three golfers who’ve already logged wins on the
Astros-Mets game postponed due to rain
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Today’s scheduled Astros Spring Training game vs. the New York Mets has been postponed due to rain. The game had been scheduled to start at 1:05 p.m. ET. This is the first rainout of the Spring for the Astros. As a result of the forecast,
Astros Foundation College Classic names All-Tournament Team
HOUSTON, TX — The 24th annual Astros Foundation College Classic concluded over the weekend at Minute Maid Park with LSU being named the Tournament Champions after going 3-0 with a plus-nine run differential in victories over Texas, Louisiana and Texas State. LSU’s run differential narrowly edged out Vanderbilt, which also
Astros make first camp roster moves
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Astros announced today that the following players have been reassigned to minor league camp: RHP AJ Blubaugh, IF Zach Dezenzo, LHP Colton Gordon, RHP Rhett Kouba, OF Jacob Melton, C Miguel Palma, IF Will Wagner. Today’s announced moves were the first of Spring Training
Astros, Nationals, Travis Scott Celebrate Rebrand of Spring Training Ballpark to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Internationally acclaimed multi-platinum, diamond-certified, artist, producer, songwriter, director, and CEO, Travis Scott, who is the owner of the CACTI Hard Seltzer brand, joined the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals for a very special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday night in West Palm Beach. The event was
The Astros Golf Foundation hosted Media Day for the 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open on Monday
HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros Golf Foundation hosted media day for the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open on Monday morning at Memorial Park Golf Course. The day consisted of remarks from Giles Kibbe, President of the Astros Golf Foundation and Texas Children’s CEO, Mark A. Wallace, along with a pre-recorded
Astros Foundation College Classic returns to Minute Maid Park this weekend
HOUSTON, TX - The Astros Foundation College Classic returns to Minute Maid Park this weekend, from March 1-3, 2024. The 24th annual three-day, six-team, nine-game tournament will feature top programs in Houston, Louisiana, LSU, Texas, Texas State and Vanderbilt. LSU is coming off a 2023 College World Series Championship, marking
Astros to host first Astroline of 2024 tomorrow at Duffy's Sports Bar in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - For the first time in 2024, the Astros will host Astroline, the Astros popular radio show, at Duffy’s Sports Bar on Clematis St. tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET. The radio show will feature an interview with Astros manager Joe Espada. Astros radio broadcaster Robert Ford
Two HBCU legends receive Dusty Baker Coaching Impact Award
HOUSTON, TX – The Astros Foundation and the Astros Youth Academy honored the remarkable legacies of former Texas Southern baseball coach Candy Robinson and former Prairie View A&M baseball coach John Tankersley with the Dusty Baker Coaching Impact Award. The Dusty Baker Coaching Impact Award is given out by the
Astros Foundation Host the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic This Weekend
HOUSTON, TX – The Astros Foundation and Minute Maid Park will host the second annual Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, a round-robin collegiate baseball tournament highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs, on opening weekend of Division I college baseball from Feb. 16-18. The Cactus Jack HBCU
Astros Foundation host the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic this weekend
HOUSTON, TX – The Astros Foundation and Minute Maid Park will host the second annual Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, a round-robin collegiate baseball tournament highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs, on opening weekend of Division I college baseball from Feb. 16-18. The Cactus Jack HBCU
Astros acquire Minor Leaguer Carrillo from Padres
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have acquired minor league outfielder Oliver Carrillo from the San Diego Padres in exchange for international bonus pool money. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Carrillo will report to Astros minor league camp. Carrillo, 22, has played the last two