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Listen in the app- The Houston Astros have started playing spring training games this past week and there are some topics of discussions to get to.
- New offensive approach so far this spring
- The Astros lead the league in walks (65) in nine games. However, have the least hits, slugging percentage, and OPS this spring. Good or bad thing?
- With new hitting coaches, is the new offensive approach is to have better plate discipline?
- Starters/Relivers
- Mike Burrows has shine in his first two starts.
- Tatsuya Imai and Ryan Weiss make their spring debut
- Spencer Arrighetti and Lance McCullers Jr. make their starts and should have a chip on their shoulder
- With so much pitching depth, Lorenzo believes the competition is going to heat up and make each pitcher better
- Injury news
- Former Astro Josh Reddick will arrive to West Palm Beach Monday to serve as a special instructor to the young outfielders
- Isaac Paredes makes his spring debut with a bang
- Much, much, more!
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"Astros Spring Training: Early Notes" is an episode of Full Seam Ahead - A Houston Astros Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 0 min. Published March 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.