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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / ESPN / March 7
Astros add catcher Vázquez on minor league deal 
The Houston Astros signed veteran catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training, the team announced on Saturday.
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / March 7
Geraldo Perdomo Suspects The Houston Astros Over Jeremy Pena’s Injury
The Houston Astros expected a routine injury update. However, the news turned into a heated storyline around star shortstop Jeremy Peña. The Astros announced
Jeremy Pena News / Houston Astros on SI / March 7
Astros All-Star Isn’t ‘Plug-In Guy’ Even After Jeremy Pena’s Injury
The Houston Astros are charting a path forward without shortstop Jeremy Peña, who had to pull out of the World Baseball Classic after suffering an injury.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Christian Vazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Astros Sign Christian Vazquez To Minor League Deal
The Astros announced that catcher Christian Vazquez was signed to a minor league contract. The deal contains an invitation for Vazquez (an MDR Sports
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6
Ex-Astros star Alex Bregman gets huge Team USA ovation from Houston crowd
Alex Bregman is presently focused on helping Team USA recapture the World Baseball Classic championship. Starting on March 26, he will be tasked with helping the Chicago Cubs turn the corner and contend for a World Series title.
Justin Verlander News / Houston Astros on SI / March 6
Astros Icon Justin Verlander Avoids Answering Burning Question
There isn't much in life, nor in baseball, that is a guarantee, but some aspects are, and everyone in the majors knows that starting pitcher Justin Verlander is going to enter the Hall of Fame when he decides to retire.
Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / March 6
Joe Espada Reveals Astros Plan If Jeremy Peña Misses Opening Day
Jeremy Peña broke the tip of his right ring finger fielding a ground ball during a WBC exhibition game, and now the Houston Astros are preparing for the possibility their starting shortstop might not be ready when the season opens March 26.
Houston Astros News / ESPN / March 6
Astros' Peña 'very uncertain' over finger's healing
Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his uncertainty over a timeline to return from a broken finger, saying his goal is to be ready for Opening Day.
Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / March 6
Astros' Carlos Correa News Emerges After Removal From Lineup
The Houston Astros are gearing up for the 2026 season, and there is still hope that the current roster can make a push toward October baseball. While Houston missed the postseason last year, the group will still return many veteran superstars.
Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / March 6
Rising Astros Pitchers Earn High Praise from GM Dana Brown
It's that time of spring training where pitchers who wouldn't normally be at the top of the conversation are being discussed, and this time it's for good reason.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6
Joe Espada’s Isaac Paredes ‘All-Star’ truth bomb will catch Astros fans’ attention
One of the main points of discussion surrounding the Houston Astros heading into the 2026 season is that the club has too many good infielders on the roster.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 6
Astros Release Spring Breakout Roster
On Thursday, the Astros released their roster for the Spring Breakout game, which will be played on March 19. The Spring Breakout event showcases some of the top young talent from each organization’s farm system.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6
Astros’ Jeremy Peña gets brutally honest on missing WBC with injury
When the Houston Astros’ Jeremy Peña suffered a finger injury, it was a major blow to the Dominican Republic, as it meant he would miss the World Baseball Classic.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 6
In The Lab: Astros Center Field Offense
As we pass through the diamond, I should note that I have been playing a little footloose and fancy free with the outfield distinctions. In point of fact, just about every outfielder outside of Yordan Alvarez is capable of playing all three spots and most of them likely will play multiple positions.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 6
MLB Analyst Gives Astros Troublesome Record Projection for 2026 Season
The Houston Astros are one of the more complex teams in Major League Baseball this season and one of the more questionable teams as well. After winning 87 games and missing the playoffs, Houston could be on a downward spiral no one thought was coming anytime soon.
Jeremy Pena News / Total Pro Sports / March 6
Jeremy Pena Injury: Astros Face Huge Blow With Latest Update
Although the Houston Astros missed out on a playoff berth last season, Jeremy Pena delivered an outstanding campaign for the team. The Astros’ shortstop earned his first All-Star selection before finishing the best season of his four-year MLB career.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 5
Astros’ Latest First-Round Pick Headlines MLB Spring Breakout Player Pool
The Houston Astros have opted for a patient approach with last year's first round pick, Xavier Neyens. Patience will take a backseat when the Astros play their spring breakout game later this month in Florida.
Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / March 5
Astros SS Jeremy Pena fractures finger playing for Dominican Republic
Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena fractured the tip of his right ring finger during an exhibition game between his host Dominican Republic team and the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / March 5
One Team the Astros Could Target in a Possible Isaac Paredes Trade
The Houston Astros have been linked and not linked to trading two-time All-Star Isaac Paredes all offseason, as there is a surplus of infielders on the Major League roster.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5
Jeremy Peña Diagnosed With Finger Fracture
The Astros announced that shortstop Jeremy Peña has a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger. He will be reevaluated in two weeks. Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle was among those to relay the update.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 1
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Houston Astros
After all the injuries that the Astros suffered last season to their pitching staff, it was fairly obvious that the rotation would be a focal point for the team.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28
Joe Espada makes a statement on Josh Hader’s Opening Day availability
At this point, it may be fair to assume that Josh Hader will not be ready to see action by Opening Day. While the door isn’t completely shut on star Houston Astros reliever Josh Hader suiting up for the team’s 2026 Opening Day, signs suggest otherwise.
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