The Atlanta Braves opened March with a late spring signing, adding veteran closer Héctor Neris on a minor-league contract. Neris, who turns 36 in June, will report to Braves camp Monday. He split last season between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros,

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.

The Houston Astros knew they were getting a good prospect from the Chicago Cubs, but the early reviews on his spring training performance from rival evaluators are sparkling.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve will make his spring training debut Friday -- and he'll do it in left field, manager Joe Espada told reporters. Following the offseason trade of All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs,

The Cardinals and Astros previously agreed on a deal in December which would've sent Arenado to Houston, but he vetoed the deal thanks to the full no-trade clause in his contract.

The Chicago Cubs could wind up having regrets about sending away a star prospect in an offseason blockbuster trade.

The Houston Astros are shutting down two key players due to injuries, sidelining them for the foreseeable future. The Astros have already taken some big hits this offseason. Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox earlier this month while former three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander joined the San Francisco Giants for 2025,

Kyle Tucker is spending his spring with the Chicago Cubs. Alex Bregman is smitten as a new member of the Boston Red Sox. And with two lineup stalwarts already out the door, Jose Altuve is now moving from his usual perch at second base to a new home in left field .

When the Chicago Cubs acquired Isaac Paredes before the 2024 trade deadline, the organization planned to keep him as a third baseman for the foreseeable future. Those plans changed, however, when Paredes was sent to the Houston Astros in a package that helped the Cubs acquire superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker.

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