Houston Astros begin workouts with Joe Espada's message to 'move forward' after offseason of change
As the Houston Astros convened for their first full-squad workout of spring training, the message was to turn their focus ...
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Strong defender Meyers eyeing season-long consistency at plate
Astros center fielder Jake Meyers is a model of consistency when it comes to his defensive prowess. After all, he was a Gold ...
'No pressure': Isaac Paredes comfortable replacing Alex Bregman at third for Houston Astros
Astros manager Joe Espada has a simple message for Houston's new third baseman Isaac Paredes. 'Don't try to be the guy who ...
For first time in over a decade, Astros may have hole at second base
The thought of anyone else patrolling second base other than Jose Altuve may be impossible for a generation of Astros fans to ...
One-time phenom Whitley has one last chance to make Astros, but doesn’t feel the pressure
Whitley is attempting to make the Astros as a relief pitcher. He’s out of minor league options, so if he doesn't earn a spot, ...
'Little man can do anything’: Carlos Correa talks Jose Altuve LF experiment
Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted ...
MLB rumors: Astros sign Gold Glove-winning second baseman as Jose Altuve takes reps in outfield
The Astros have agreed to a minor-league deal with Gold Glove-winning second baseman Brendan Rodgers, according to KPRC2's ...
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada wants Yordan Alvarez to play fewer games in outfield. Here's why
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada does not have a target number of games to play Yordan Alvarez in left field this season but ...
Astros’ Jose Altuve’s new position prompts his same selflessness: ‘I think that’s honorable’
Selflessness is a hallmark of Altuve’s career, but still so rare for someone of his stature. Rafael Devers’ comments on ...
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Does Alvarez have an even higher gear? 'He wants more'
When Yordan Alvarez, one of the premier hitters in baseball, says his best baseball is yet to come and there’s another level ...
Jose Altuve left field experiment to start in Spring Training debut
Altuve began practicing in left field during offseason workouts at Daikin Park early this month. General manager Dana Brown was impressed by Altuve's instincts at the new spot, a sentiment echoed by ...
Former MVP Jose Altuve Set to Kick Off Spring Training in Shocking Fashion
After an offseason of speculation that it would happen, Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is set to play left field during at least some of the Grapefruit League ...