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March 02, 2026

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Walker Janek's impressive spring performance is sparking excitement among Astros fans, as the young catcher showcases skills that could set him up for a future call-up. Meanwhile, the Astros face scrutiny regarding the failed handling of Jesús Sánchez, with Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins voicing his discontent over the team's past decisions. As the clock ticks down to the regular season, the Astros are still wrestling with key roster questions, an urgency compounded by Josh Hader's ongoing biceps inflammation that has kept him sidelined. Today's matchup against the Mets features Jason Alexander on the mound, providing another opportunity for the team to assess its depth and potential lineup adjustments as Grapefruit League play continues.

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Walker Janek’s spring surge will have Astros fans thinking ahead

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Walker Janek’s spring surge will have Astros fans thinking ahead

The Houston Astros have some concerns at catcher, but as top prospect Walker Janek tears up spring training, he could set himself up for a 2026 call-up.

Astros under fire after Blue Jays blast handling of failed trade deadline addition

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Astros under fire after Blue Jays blast handling of failed trade deadline addition

Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins took aim at the Houston Astros for how they handled Jesús Sánchez last season.

Astros vs. Mets 3/1/2026 Spring Training Game Thread

Astros vs. Mets 3/1/2026 Spring Training Game Thread

The Astros (1-5-2) visit Port St. Lucie today to take on the New York Mets (4-3-1) at Clover Park. RHP Jason Alexander will start for the Astros vs. Mets RHP Clay Holmes. Today is the third game of six scheduled meetings between the Astros and Mets this Spring. The Astros are 0-1-1 thus far vs. […]

The season is weeks away, and the Astros have remaining questions to be answered

The season is weeks away, and the Astros have remaining questions to be answered

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Astros are about halfway through their stay in Florida for Spring Training and still have three weeks’ worth of Grapefruit League games remaining to decide on the composition of their 26-man roster for Opening Day. Here’s a look at where some of their key

1 prospect making some noise in each spring camp

1 prospect making some noise in each spring camp

Spring Training is the perfect time for prospects to show what they can do, and a number of players have taken that opportunity and run with it so far in 2026. From elite prospects to unheralded young players, there's always someone putting on a show with the bat or the

Josh Hader Still Uncertain For Astros’ Opening Day Roster

Josh Hader Still Uncertain For Astros’ Opening Day Roster

A bout of biceps inflammation in late January set Josh Hader back in his offseason prep, and has continued to limit the Astros closer during Spring Training. Hader’s throwing has been limited to games of catch, and Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara) that Hader would continue on this […]