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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Astros first baseman Christian Walker's MRI shows no sign of strain in his oblique
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker received some good news regarding the oblique issue that has limited him this ...
Who Will Replace Houston Astros Superstar at Critical Position?
The Houston Astros are going to look a lot different this year. Not only are Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Justin Verlander ...
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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.
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 ...
Astros' Joe Espada gets real on Nolan Arenado nixing Houston trade
The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he ...