Over the last decade, the Houston Astros have achieved a level of success that some MLB teams have not achieved in their entire history. Since 2015, the franchise has made the playoffs 7 times in 8 attempts, reached the World Series 4 times, and won it all twice. With the tricky second World Series now in the trophy cabinet, the Astros will have their eyes on history as they attempt to become the first team since the 2000 Yankees to win the Commissioner's Trophy back-to-back.
2023 Roster
Manager
Dusty Baker
Catcher
#21 – Yainer Diaz (DOM)
#15 – Martin Maldonado (PRI)
#18 – Cesar Salazar (MEX)
First Base
#79 – Jose Abreu (CUB)
Second Base
#14 – Mauricio Dubon (USA)
Shortstop
#3 – Jeremy Pena (DOM)
Third Base
#2 – Alex Bregman (USA)
Outfield
#44 – Yordan Alvarez (CUB)
#9 – Corey Julks (USA)
#20 – Chas McCormick (USA)
#6 – Jake Meyers (USA)
#30 – Kyle Tucker (USA)
Designated Hitter
#17 – David Hensley (USA)
Starting Pitchers
#58 – Hunter Brown (USA)
#68 – JP France (USA)
#53 – Cristian Javier (DOM)
#59 – Framber Valdez (DOM)
Relief Pitchers
#52 – Bryan Abreu (DOM)
#64 – Brandon Bielak (USA)
#91 – Matt Gage (USA)
#61 – Seth Martinez (USA)
#88 – Phil Maton (USA)
#47 – Rafael Montero (DOM)
#50 – Hector Neris (DOM)
#55 – Ryan Pressly (USA)
#45 – Ryne Stanek (USA)
2023 Schedule
The Houston Astros will play 162 MLB games this season – 81 at Minute Maid Park, and 81 on the road.
2023 will be the first season of MLB’s new, more balanced schedule, and the Astros will face every other MLB team at least once. This year, the Astros will play 13 games against each of their fellow AL West sides ( Texas Rangers, LA Angels, Seattle Mariners, & Oakland Athletics); 64 intraleague games (v non-division AL teams); and 46 interleague games (v NL teams).
As of 19 May, the Houston Astros hold a record of 24–19 for the 2023 season. The Astros' next game takes place on 19 May against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park. The team will bring the 2023 season to a close with a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on 1 October.
You can find the Houston Astros’ 2023 Regular Season schedule here.
2023 Rivals
The Houston Astros’ main rivalry is with fellow Texas and AL West team the Texas Rangers, however, a rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers has also been rekindled in recent years.
The Astros-Dodgers rivalry originally began as a divisional rivalry when, for many years, the 2 teams were members of the NL West. In 1994, when the Astros left the division, the rivalry cooled off, only to regain its intensity sifgnificantly in 2017. Having defeated the Dodgers in the World Series of that year, it soon became clear that the Astros made use of a sign-stealing system throughout the season. The injustice felt on the Dodgers' part caused a great deal of hostility, and games between the 2 sides remain fiery.
Closer to home, the Houston Astros' main rivals are the Texas Rangers. As teams sharing a division and state, the Astros-Rangers rivalry developed naturally, and games between the 2 sides are now known as the Lone Star Series (or Silver Boot Series). The winners of the most games between the Astros and Rangers each season not only earn bragging rights for the year, but also receive a silver cowboy boot trophy. While the Rangers (from the Dallas-Fort Worth area) dominated the rivalry in the early 2010s, the Astros took control from 2017, winning every Silver Boot between 2017–2022. As of 17 May, the Texas Rangers lead the 2023 Lone Star Series 3–2.
The Houston Astros will play the Texas Rangers 10 more times this season:
- Texas Rangers v Houston Astros · 30 Jun 2023
- Texas Rangers v Houston Astros · 1 Jul 2023
- Texas Rangers v Houston Astros · 2 Jul 2023
- Texas Rangers v Houston Astros · 3 Jul 2023
- Houston Astros v Houston Astros · 24 Jul 2023
- Houston Astros v Houston Astros · 25 Jul 2023
- Houston Astros v Houston Astros · 26 Jul 2023
- Texas Rangers v Houston Astros · 4 Sep 2023
- Texas Rangers v Houston Astros · 5 Sep 2023
- Texas Rangers v Houston Astros · 6 Sep 2023
2023 Postseason and World Series
The Houston Astros have made the MLB Postseason 16 times, and have won the World Series on 2 occasions – in 2017 & 2022.
The Astros' last World Series win was last season, in 2022, when they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4–2.
The 2023 MLB Postseason will take place in October, once the regular season has ended. 12 teams qualify for the MLB Postseason, which is a 4-round playoff system: Wild Card Round (Best-of-3), Division Series (Best-of-5), Championship Series (Best-of-7), and World Series (Best-of-7).
2023 Tickets & Prices
The Houston Astros play their home games at Minute Maid Park in Downtown Houston, Texas. The ballpark boasts a capacity of 41,168. The venue’s average attendance in 2022 was 33,197.
Tickets for games at Minute Maid Park begin at around $26, while the most premium club seats can cost over $700. Houston Astros ticket prices fluctuate game-to-game, but the average Minute Maid Park ticket price in 2022 was approximately $59.
Standard Tickets
Seating at Minute Maid Park is split across 4 main levels:
- Field (100 Level) – seats on this level provide close-up views of the action from the venue’s lowest tier
- Club (200 Level) – premium, elevated views that still feel close to the action make this one of the stadium’s most popular seating areas
- Terrace (300 Level) – Terrace seats provide a combination of good value and clear views of the entire field
- View Deck (400 Level) – seats on the stadium’s top tier are a great place to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a bird’s-eye-view of the game
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Insperity Club – 100 Level seats at the back of the lower bowl, gourmet snacks, in-seat wait service, and a premium bar are just some of the perks for Insperity Club ticket holders
- Beam Bar – as well as bar-style swivel seats on the 200 Level, Beam Bar tickets include food & non-alcoholic beverages
- Gallagher Club – this premium experience provides guests with 200 Level seats, gourmet food, non-alcoholic beverages, in-seat wait service, and access to a members-only club space
How to get Cheap Tickets
Houston Astros ticket prices vary depending on a variety of reasons, including the team's opponent, the day of the week, the time of season, and fan demand. The Astros are a very well-supported team and tickets in the regular season will always be cheaper than those for the playoffs.
Occasionally, buying Astros tickets close to gameday can be a good option when looking for cheap tickets. Games played during work hours between Monday – Friday can also offer good value. When looking for Astros tickets, Koobit can help by comparing prices from primary and secondary sellers, ensuring you’ll find the right tickets at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
The quickest and cheapest way to buy tickets for Houston Astros games is online, however, fans can also buy tickets at the stadium box office. Tickets purchased directly from the Astros will be available within the MLB Ballpark App.
2023 Merchandise & Apparel
Fanatics sells a huge selection of official Houston Astros merchandise, meaning you can look the part, for the best price, before you even arrive at the game.
How to Get to a Game
There are a number of parking lots within a 5/10-minute walk of Minute Maid Park. On the east side of the ballpark, Lots A, B, & C can be found between Preston St and Texas Ave. Lots D, E, and Diamond Lots North & South are also located in the streets directly surrounding the venue.
To secure a parking space, the Astros strongly suggest purchasing a parking pass before your arrival. Buses and light rail services can also be used to reach the venue.
Visit the Minute Maid Park Travel & Parking page for more information. For event-specific info, including for road games, click through to an event and view its specific Travel & Parking section.
For all the latest information on the Astros, including the team's 2023 schedule and ticketing information, visit the Houston Astros page.
