Houston Astros spring training schedule

Having lived in Houston, Texas, for the past decade, I have slowly developed a bond with our very own Houston Astros. I became a fully committed fan of the Astros, after their 2005 playoff run; which resulted in a World Series loss to the Chicago White Sox.

The Astros spring training home games are held in Kissimmee FL. These games are the best opportunities to get closer to the players on the Astros roster. Fans also get to meet up and coming prospects, some of whom might even end up making the team. Thanks to the minor league feel of spring training, ticket prices for the ball games are significantly less than regular season prices.

It would be nice for me to go down and enjoy some of these games, but unfortunately, my schedule will not allow me. Attending spring training games in the past has usually been well worth it. I got to see the more relaxed side of my favorite players while enjoying first class seats.

Spring training is more of an evaluation period, where coaches can assign players to roles that complement their skills the most. They also get to scout young players they want to add to their team's roster. Besides the young players trying to prove themselves, most of the players take it easy and just try to have a good time.

The Astros are scheduled for their first spring training game on February 28^thagainst the Atlanta Braves, and will play a total of thirty-five games during the spring training period. Here is the spring training schedule for the Houston Astros, taken from the team's website .

February 28 @Braves
March 1 Braves
March 2 @Tigers
March 2 @Yankees
March 3 Marlins
March 4 Cardinals
March 5 Tigers
March 5 @Cardinals
March 6 Yankees
March 7 @Nationals
March 8 Mets
March 9 @Mets
March 10 Nationals
March 11 @Nationals
March 12 Orioles
March 13 @Braves
March 13 @Tigers
March 14 Phillies
March 15 @Orioles
March 16 Nationals
March 18 @Marlins
March 19 Cardinals
March 20 Pirates
March 20 @Braves
March 21 Tigers
March 22 @Nationals
March 23 @Pirates
March 24 Rays
March 25 @Yankees
March 26 Nationals
March 27 Tigers
March 28 @Phillies
March 29 @Red Hawks
March 30 @Red Sox
March 31 @Red Sox

Hopefully, you'll be able to check out a few of these games, and enjoy a personal experience with the Houston Astros.