WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — Nothing signals the start of a spring training schedule like a split-squad. The Houston Astros will open Grapefruit League play with one on Saturday morning, when one team will host the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and another will travel to Port St. Lucie to face the New York Mets.

With spring training games now underway, here are five Houston Astros hitters and pitchers to watch during Grapefruit League games.

The Astros have more competition for roster spots this spring than in any season in the past decade. That’s not surprising news considering they have played in more postseason games (99) than any othe

As the MLB season quickly approaches, the teams and their players are in Arizona and Florida, perfecting their game as they prepare for the first pitch of the regular season in the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League.

The Houston Astros' first full squad workout at spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla. is officially scheduled for Tuesday, but most of the team is already there today as the ballclub prepares for a season of change. Those changes include no Kyle Tucker, no Alex Bregman, and Jose Altuve possibly being the team’s next starting left fielder.

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.

The Astros continue Grapefruit League play with a road game Sunday against the Cardinals. How to watch, listen When: 12:05 p.m. Sunday TV/streaming: The game will be televised on Space City Home Network.

The Houston Astros have begun spring training 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Here's how to find tickets, plus the Grapefruit League schedule.

The Astros open Grapefruit League play with a pair of split-squad games. Houston vs. Washington will be televised.