Astros sign 2024 first-round pick Walker Janek
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have signed their first-round pick, Walker Janek, from their 2024 MLB Draft class. Houston has now signed nine players from their 2024 MLB Draft class and three non-drafted free agents. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. Janek, 21,
Astros to host Dodgers, Pirates and Rays in nine-game homestand, July 26-Aug. 4
HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros return to Minute Maid Park for their first homestand of the second half of the season. The nine-game homestand sees the Astros host the Los Angeles Dodgers, July 26-28, Pittsburgh Pirates, July 29-31 and the Tampa Bay Rays, Aug. 2-4. Highlights of the homestand include
Astros sign eight players from 2024 MLB Draft class
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have officially signed eight players from their 2024 MLB Draft class, including three non-drafted free agents. The highest draft pick to sign today was fifth-round selection RHP Cole Hertzler from Liberty University. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino.
Astros Announce 2025 Regular Season Schedule
The Houston Astros will open the 2025 regular season on March 27 with an Opening Day matchup with the Mets. This is a historic meeting, considering in the franchise’s 63-year history, the Astros have never played an Opening Day game against the Mets, which is a franchise that entered the
Astros 2024 MLB Draft Recap
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros selected 19 players in the three-day 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Houston selected 11 pitchers, four outfielders, two infielders and two catchers.
Astros Make Eight Selections In The MLB Draft Today
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have selected nine players through the first two days of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Today’s portion of the draft included rounds 3-10 out of a scheduled 20. The final day of the draft will resume tomorrow at 1 p.m. CT and will
Astros Youth Academy Wins Jennie Finch Classic Tournament
HOUSTON, TX – The Astros Youth Academy softball team has won the Jennie Finch Classic tournament held at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy as part of MLB’s All-Star Week in Dallas. The Astros AYA softball team went 6-0 in the annual tournament, downing the Compton MLB Youth Academy this
Astros Select Janek In The First Round Of The MLB Draft
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros selected C Walker Janek from Sam Houston State University with the 28th overall pick in the first round.
Astros Celebrate 713 Day with Lotería Collection at Astros Team Store
HOUSTON, Texas - The Houston Astros are celebrating 713 Day on Saturday, July 13, by launching a limited edition Lotería program with New Era, ’47 Brand and Reyn Spooner which recognizes and celebrates the Hispanic culture and heritage of Houston. The Astros are launching the collection on Saturday, July 13
Tucker named American League All-Star
HOUSTON, TX - Major League Baseball announced today the pitchers and reserves for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, which included OF Kyle Tucker, who is now a three-time All-Star. He joins starters 2B Jose Altuve and DH Yordan Alvarez to give the Astros three All-Stars in the 2024 All-Star Game.
Altuve, Alvarez named starters for the 2024 All-Star Game
HOUSTON, TX - Major League Baseball announced tonight the starters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, which included two Astros: 2B Jose Altuve and DH Yordan Alvarez. This marks the fourth time in franchise history for the Astros to have multiple fan-elected starters in the same season, which also occurred
Astros announce Minor League Players of the Month
HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros player development department has named RHP Miguel UIlola the Astros upper-level Minor League Pitcher of the Month for June and IF Shay Whitcomb the Astros upper-level Minor League Player of the Month for June. The Astros also named C John Garcia the Astros lower-level
Astros Foundation College Classic announces 2025 tournament field
HOUSTON, TX - The Astros Foundation College Classic will host the reigning National Champions, the Tennessee Volunteers, and the runner up Texas A&M Aggies, in the 25th annual tournament, which will be held at Minute Maid Park from Feb. 28-March 2, 2025. Tennessee was crowned National Champs last Monday in
Three Astros Named Finalists in Today’s All-Star Balloting Update
HOUSTON, TX - Major League Baseball announced today the finalists advancing to Phase 2 of the voting process for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Three Astros were named as finalists at their respective positions: 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez and OF Kyle Tucker. The Astros (3)
Astros RHP Oliver Ortega Undergoes Elbow Surgery
HOUSTON, TX - Astros right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega underwent surgery yesterday to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. As a result, he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season. This was the second surgical procedure that Ortega has undergone this season. In March, he underwent
Astros x DJ Screw collaboration collection officially released on DJ Screw Day in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas - In honor of DJ Screw Day in Houston, the Houston Astros launched an exclusive merchandise collaboration on Thursday, celebrating DJ Screw’s influence on the hip hop culture in Houston. The collection features 11 different items, including t-shirts, a bomber jacket, shorts, hats and a bobblehead. The collection
Three Astros hold positional leads in today's All-Star Balloting update
HOUSTON, TX - Major League Baseball announced today their second balloting update for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Like last Monday’s update, three Astros currently hold positional leads: 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez and OF Kyle Tucker. The first phase of the 2024 MLB All-Star Ballot
Astros host Orioles and Rockies in five-game homestand, June 21-26
HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros return to Minute Maid Park for a five-game homestand, June 21-26, hosting the Baltimore Orioles for three games and the Colorado Rockies for two. Highlights of the homestand include an Alex Bregman jersey giveaway, Kyle Tucker bobblehead, Princess Day, Pride Night and more. Additionally, the
Three Astros named as positional leaders in All-Star Balloting update
HOUSTON, TX - Major League Baseball announced today their first balloting update for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Among the positional leaders were three Astros: 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez and OF Kyle Tucker. The 2024 MLB All-Star Ballot presented by BuildSubmarines.com, will be accessible until
Three Astros Named As Positional Leaders In All-Star Balloting Update
HOUSTON, TX - Major League Baseball announced today their first balloting update for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Among the positional leaders were three Astros: 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez and OF Kyle Tucker. The 2024 MLB All-Star Ballot presented by BuildSubmarines.com, will be accessible until
José Abreu released from Major League roster
HOUSTON, TX - The Astros have released first baseman José Abreu from the Major League roster, General Manager Dana Brown announced today. Brown will be available to the media today in the Astros dugout at approximately 3:00 p.m. The Astros will announce a corresponding move later today. Abreu, who hit
Astros Return to Minute Maid Park for Three-Game Series Against Tigers
HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros return to Minute Maid Park to host the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series, June 14-16. The Astros will celebrate fathers all weekend long, with Father’s Day Weekend, presented by Houston Methodist. Fans can kick off the weekend with Pregame Happy Hour, presented by Budweiser,
Astros make roster moves
The Astros optioned LHP Parker Mushinski to Triple A Sugar Land…to take his place on the active roster, Houston selected RHP Nick Hernandez (#72) to the Major League roster…to make room for Hernandez on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred RHP José Urquidy (right forearm strain) to the 60-day Injured
Cristian Javier and José Urquidy scheduled to undergo elbow surgery
HOUSTON, TX - Right-handed pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy are each scheduled to undergo right elbow surgery, Astros General Manager Dana Brown announced today. Urquidy, who has been on the Injured List since the start of the season, is scheduled to have surgery today, while Javier, who has been
Astros acquire RHP Nick Hernandez from Padres
HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Nick Hernandez from the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Hernandez, 29, has pitched his entire season at Triple A El Paso in the Padres organization,