{"id":639041,"date":"2026-03-07T16:47:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/639041\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T16:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:47:20","slug":"astros-vs-marlins-3-7-2026-spring-training-game-thread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/639041\/","title":{"rendered":"Astros vs. Marlins 3\/7\/2026 Spring Training Game Thread"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\"><strong>The Houston Astros (3-7-3) host the Miami Marlins (6-6) in Grapefruit League play.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>RHP Jason Alexander<\/strong> will make his third start of the Spring opposite <strong>RHP Chris Paddack<\/strong> for the Marlins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Isaac Paredes <\/strong>will make his first appearance at second base this spring.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>TODAY\u2019S STARTER:<\/strong> Today will be the third start of the Spring for RHP Jason Alexander. He was strong in his last outing, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings vs. the Mets on March 1 at Clover Park. Alexander proved to be a valuable in-season pickup for the Astros in 2025 when claimed off waivers on May 18 after being DFA\u2019d by the Athletics. In his 14 appearances (13 starts) with HOU, he was 4-2 with a 3.66 ERA (29ER\/71.1IP) with a save.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>TODAY\u2019S POTENTIAL RELIEVERS:<\/strong> RHP Sam Carlson, RHP Michael Knorr, RHP Anthony Maldonado, RHP Roddery Mu\u00f1oz and RHP Alimber Santa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>VS. THE MARLINS:<\/strong> Today will mark the third of six Grapefruit League matchups between the Astros and Marlins this Spring. The clubs will also meet for a Spring Breakout exhibition on March 19 at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. The Astros are 1-1 vs. the Marlins this Spring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>TODAY\u2019S ROSTER MOVE:<\/strong> The Astros have signed veteran C Christian V\u00e1zquez to a minor league contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training. V\u00e1zquez, 35, has played in 11 Major League seasons (2014, 2016-25) and has batted .250 (810\u00d73244) with 71 home runs and 349 RBI in 993 career games. He batted .271 (36\u00d7190) in 65 games with the Twins last season.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This will mark his second stint with the Astros, as he was acquired ahead of the 2022 Trade Deadline, starting in the club\u2019s combined no-hitter in Game 4 of the World Series, as well as the series-clinching Game 6. V\u00e1zquez is currently playing for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.<\/p>\n<p>Game Info<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Game Date\/Time:<\/strong> Saturday, March 7, 11:05 a.m. CST<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>TV:<\/strong> none<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Streaming: <\/strong>HOU video livestream (astros.com)<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Radio:<\/strong> KBME 790 AM\/94.5 FM HD-2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Houston Astros (3-7-3) host the Miami Marlins (6-6) in Grapefruit League play. 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