Houston Astros center fielder Pedro Leon catches a fly ball by New York Mets' Jose Azocar to end the third inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – Baseball and barbeque have been cherished American traditions for centuries, and their collaboration in creating fun memorabilia and hosting promotional events adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
The Houston Astros announced a partnership with Pinkerton’s Barbeque and Truth BBQ to create baseball hats.
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The hats will be available at the Astros’ Center Field Team Store on Thursday.
This process ain't easy, it takes time. And in Houston, we love the work.
Available tomorrow at 9am in the CF team store. Get early access to Single Game Tickets when you buy. pic.twitter.com/JUsbLKRq4G
Nick Mantas is an award-winning sports reporter who joined the KPRC 2 Sports Team in September of 2025, coming from channel 2's sister station, KSAT in San Antonio. Before reporting on the San Antonio Spurs for two years, he spent three years in Lansing, Michigan, and one year in Abilene, Texas. He's Greek & a native of Brookline, Massachusetts.