Wednesday marks the trade deadline for Major League Baseball with the Astros seeking to add to their roster in order to make a push for an eighth straight postseason. However, the schedule highlight comes Thursday when the Texans begin the preseason in the Hall of Fame Game. The Hall will welcome Texans receiver Andre Johnson, the franchise’s first inductee into pro football immortality.
Wednesday: The Astros close July with a 7:10 pm contest against the Pirates. Space City Home Network starts coverage at 6:30 pm with the pregame show.
Thursday: The 2024 NFL preseason begins as the Texans take the Bears in the annual Hall of Fame game. KTRK13 will have the game live at 7:00 pm.
Friday: A different-looking Rays team comes to Minute Maid Park for opening weekend play. Tampa Bay was active in the days leading to Wednesday’s trade deadline, making at least six deals as they began looking ahead to 2025 and beyond. Space City Home Network begins with the pregame show at 6:30 pm, leading into the first pitch at 7:10 pm.
Saturday: The Astros get the national spotlight as KRIV26 has the game against the Rays as part of its Fox Baseball Night in America. Play begins at 6:15 pm.
