Paul DeJong hit a two-run home run to lead the Washington Nationals in a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros in spring training play.

The Washington Nationals dropped the first game of their spring training schedule with a 3-0 loss to the Houston Astros.

Mar 2, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong (14) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Heading to spring training at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches for Houston Astros or Washington Nationals? Where to eat before first pitch, post game.

Jose Altuve made his second start for the Houston Astros on Sunday. Unlike his first start, he was challenged to make plays defensively.

Breakout showcase returns with 16 games across the Cactus League and Grapefruit League from March 13-16. Among MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects, 72 are on team rosters for Spring Breakout games, including 20 of the top 30.

Next week, baseball fans will see the second year of MLB’s Spring Breakout games, a collection of games featuring some of the top prospects in the sport.

Baseball’s only team without a deal in either partnership category hopes to have both by year’s end, potentially adding more than $20 million in annual revenue.

As part of an exhibition series between the Orioles and Nationals, one game at Nationals Park this month comes with a perk for laid-off federal workers.

Watching the Astros? Your Houston Astros are looking to bounce back and take the series lead against the Nationals at this hour. How do you think this game will end today? #astros #nationals

Things can get cold out there between MLB teams, resulting in decades of no trade deals. Trading players has been a way for teams to steer their ships in the direction they want to head to.

The Nationals invited 16 of their top 30 prospects to Major League camp, and even more will be showcasing their talents next weekend in the 2025 Spring Breakout. There are not one but two Spring Breakout games this year for the Nationals.