Milwaukee Brewers right-hander J.B. Bukauskas will miss an undetermined amount of time with a lat injury. Bukauskas, a former first-round draft pick by the Houston Astros in 2017, is deciding between rehab and surgery for an injury that happened during a throwing session last week.

Stalwart third baseman Alex Bregman is leaving the Houston Astros. Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a three-year contract worth $120 million, reports Chandler Rome. Rome adds that the deal includes opt-outs after each season.

The Astros say Orbit, the team's mascot, is in need of a new handler. The team put up the job posting just a few days ago. The gig requires someone who can be the eyes, ears, and

Parking can be a challenge, but the Astros recommend using the Diamond Lot, located at the corner of Milo Hamilton and Congress, or Lot E located at the corner of Preston and Crawford. Both lots are within walking distance of the park.

Diaz’s inability to steal strikes and Paredes’ perpetual victimization by poor umpiring would, at the very least, be minimized.

Take a look at Lance McCullers Jr. and Bryan Abreu throwing bullpens at Astros' Spring Training. Houston Astros; Lance McCullers Jr. Bryan Abreu; Spring Training; team featured; G

Astros reliever Shawn Dubin, who had a shoulder issue pop up on the first day of camp, is returning to Houston to have the injury checked out further.

Baseball Hall of Famer and Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz still believes that Rafael Devers is Boston's best player despite the addition of ex-Houston Astros star Alex Bregman on a $120 million deal.

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The New York Mets open up Spring Training play against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 (2/22/25) at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.