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sports23h ago

Astros unveil 2026 spring schedule in Florida, featuring 32 games in West Palm Beach.
The camp opens on the road against the Washington Nationals before a home opener vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.
Two split-squad games are scheduled for February 26 against the Mets and Cardinals.
Exhibitions include contests against Venezuela before the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The schedule features frequent Florida opponents like the Marlins, Mets, Cardinals, and Nationals.
Two March games against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys cap the spring slate.
Houston opens the season March 26 at home vs. the Los Angeles Angels, then hosts the Red Sox.
Framber Valdez’s free agency remains a major offseason question for Houston.
Manager Joe Espada will use spring to evaluate talent, rotation, and lineup.
The 2026 Florida schedule aims to keep players healthy for a 162-game season.

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#2 out of 4

sports16h ago

Cubs consider Alex Bregman as a potential defensive upgrade in free agency.
Heyman said Bregman would give Cubs arguably the best defense in the sport.
Bregman has a Gold Glove Award from 2024 with the Astros, per the report.
The article cites Bregman’s past Gold Glove and defensive metrics from 2025.
The discussion frames Bregman as a potential defensive linchpin for Chicago.
The piece notes three Cubs Gold Glove winners already on the roster.
The analysis discusses the Cubs as potentially having the NL’s best outfield defense.
Insider feedback on Bregman’s fit appears on Cubs Weekly Podcast.

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sports12h ago

McCormick cleared outright waivers, giving him a free-agent path after the Astros could not keep him in the majors.
McCormick has four years of service time and is arbitration-eligible, with a 2026 projection around $3.4 million per MLB Trade Rumors.
The move opens a likelihood that McCormick will explore a Major League deal with a new team after clearing waivers.
The Astros extended Framber Valdez a qualifying offer, highlighting roster-wide activity surrounding free agency.
Four other players were put on waivers and several veterans declared free agents in the same week surrounding Houston’s moves.
McCormick debuted in 2021 and contributed to Houston's 2022 World Series win, with a stronger 2023 season followed by injuries.
Chas McCormick’s waiver status gives him agency in choosing his next destination as a free agent.
Houston’s decision to clear waivers keeps the door open for his possible return, though departures at this stage are common.
The waiver action occurred alongside other roster movements in the week, signaling a broader shift for the Astros.
Chas McCormick is a former Millersville product who made his major league debut in 2021 and became part of Houston’s postseason success.

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Astros move Brandon Walter back to the 40-man roster as part of offseason roster adjustments.
Walter was activated from the 60-day injured list amid Elbow surgery rehabilitation.
The move confirms Walter will miss the entire 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
RotoWire's reporting ties the roster decision to the Astros’ offseason planning.
Brian McTaggart of MLB.com provided the activation detail for Walter.
The report places Walter within the Astros’ broader 2025-26 injury timeline and recovery path.
The article connects the roster move to ongoing news and future fantasy content.
Walter’s rehab timeline includes previous updates on elbow and mound work.
The source listing covers related MLB and fantasy baseball context for Walter’s case.
The article emphasizes the procedural nature of the roster decision during the offseason.

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