WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Right-handed pitchers often try to stay away from their slider against lefties, because it can turn into what pitchers call a “barrel finder,” with the movement of the pitch ...

Two weeks away from first pitch in Daikin Park against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Houston Astros are poised to take what was stolen valor: The AL West crown and a trip to the playoffs, something ...

Shortly after his arrival at Houston's Spring Training complex a few weeks ago, Astros pitching coaches did something with Kai-Wei Teng that none of his other teams had ever done. Houston's coaches ...

Rising Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai will remain with Houston this season, opting out of potential participation in Team ...

Gavin Dickey has been with the Astros so long, he was hired as a scout by Ed Wade in 2011, which means he's been there through the 100-plus loss seasons, the titles and everything in between.

Team Italy's Francisco Cervelli turned to Yankees legend Joe Torre to help guide him through his first WBC as manager. They arrive to every game in suits. While there might be moments of laughter, ...

Houston sent the fewest players to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, all while hosting an all-time party at home.

Here are five things we learned about Samurai Japan during the first round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Imai impresses, McCullers hits 95 mph, Javier away, Hader to IL, Cam Smith pushes for right field spot. Astros roster updates ...

'They can win it without me' - Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai not planning on joining Team Japan for WBC quarter-finals ...

The Houston Astros continued spring training on Wednesday and one of their newest pitchers made his latest start.

Tatsuya Imai already had looked good in spring training, but he made a small change on the rubber and was able to get his ...