Houston Astros 'close' to decision on playing Jose Altuve in the outfield. Cam Smith to get another chance
Jose Altuve has played seven of his eight games in the outfield this spring as Houston decides if the All-Star second baseman ...
Jose Altuve’s shaky adjustment to left field: ‘Every ball I get is going to be a new thing’
Altuve hadn't gotten many chances at his new position heading into Thursday. Then he faced a long fly ball and did not handle ...
American League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ Houston Astros 2024: 88-73, first place, ...
Houston Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley sidelined by bruised knee, opening day status uncertain
Forrest Whitley's opening-day status is uncertain after a bone bruise in his left knee sidelined the former Astros top ...
Spring Training at the half: Three bold predictions for the Houston Astros
The Astros could use depth in the outfield, but the reality is that Smith has only played 35 games of consequential ...
Cam Smith’s audition for the Astros’ Opening Day roster moves to right field
Asking Smith to learn a new position while adjusting to life in the majors might be ludicrous, but he has forced the Astros ...
Astros' Jose Altuve: Manager pleased with work in LF
Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Altuve has done "enough for me to feel good about playing (him in) left field," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Altuve had a misplay at the left-field ...
Gold glove or young gun? A battle for infield spots brewing for Astros
With Jose Altuve playing in left field, Houston's looking to Brendan Rodgers, Luis Guillorme and Shay Whitcomb to battle it ...
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Joe Espada on César Salazar's walk-off HR and more
Astros manager Joe Espada discusses competition within the team, César Salazar's walk-off home run in Spring Training and ...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Set to DH more
The Astros plan to rarely use Alvarez in left field this season, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Kaleb Ort back on mound, giving Houston Astros another potential bullpen option as season nears
Houston Astros reliever Kaleb Ort has been sidelined by an oblique injury for most of spring training, but manager Joe Espada ...