The 2023 MLB season is officially around the corner, beginning on Thursday. All eyes will be on the reigning World Series champions Houston Astros and how they will perform in a reinforced American League West Division, which we'll try to break down in this article. The Astros are set to defend their championship but will do so in a more hostile environment, as three of their strongest direct rivals got better this year or are completely healthy.
Astros Astros opening day: Megan Thee Stallion to throw out opening pitch The Astros kick off their season at home on March 30 at 6:08 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox. Author: Sammy Turner Published: 9:35 PM CDT March 28, 2023 Updated: 9:35 PM CDT March 28, 2023 HOUSTON — When the 2022 World Series champion Astros take the field on opening day, Houston native Megan Thee Stallion will throw out the first pitch at Minute Maid Park . The Astros kick off their season at home on March 30 at 6:08 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox. Country star and Houston native Cody Johnson will sing the national anthem and actor Mark Wahlberg will make the play ball call. And don't forget about Opening Day Street
The Astros announced their 26-man roster a few hours after TCB posted its annual “Name the 26-man” challenge. Nobody predicted Corey Julks or César Salazar. The pitchers on the bubble who were chosen were Phil Maton, Seth Martinez, and rookie Ronel Blanco.
No | Player | Pos |
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52 | P | |
56 | P | |
58 | P | |
77 | P | |
53 | P | |
61 | P | |
88 | P | |
43 | P | |
47 | P | |
67 | P | |
50 | P | |
55 | P | |
45 | P | |
62 | P | |
65 | P | |
59 | P |
No | Player | Pos |
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C | ||
21 | C | |
15 | C | |
C |
No | Player | Pos |
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79 | 1B | |
27 | 2B | |
2 | 3B | |
17 | 2B | |
3 | SS |
No | Player | Pos |
---|---|---|
44 | LF | |
23 | LF | |
14 | CF | |
87 | LF | |
20 | CF | |
6 | CF | |
30 | RF |