HOUSTON -- In the days following the World Series win over the Dodgers, Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve said he "literally" loves teammate Justin Verlander. Verlander later said he loved Altuve just as much. With so much love in the air, it's only fitting the Astros are set to reunite on Valentine's Day.
The 2017 World Series champions will start Spring Training on Feb. 14, when pitchers and catchers work out for the first time at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The full squad is set to work out for the first time Feb. 19. The Astros will open Grapefruit League play Feb. 23 against the Nationals (the Astros will be the home team).
• Astros' spring schedule
The Astros will play 31 Spring Training games in Florida overall, including 15 at home. They will also play two exhibitions at Minute Maid Park against the Brewers on March 26-27. Currently, 10 games are scheduled to be broadcast on AT&T SportsNet Southwest: Feb. 23-24, Feb. 26, Feb. 28, March 1-2, March 5, March 18-19 and March 21. ESPN will carry the March 21 game against Washington.
• Astros to visit White House
Spring Training tickets can be purchased at mlb.com/ballparkpalmbeaches or by calling 877-935-5668.