Houston Astros manager Joe Espada encourages players to use automated ball-strike challenge system
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada wants his major-league players to take advantage of their limited exposure to the automated ...
Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell 'out a while' after suffering calf injury
Taylor Trammell, expected to compete for an Astros outfield job this spring, will be sidelined after being injured ...
MLB1d
3 Astros position battles to watch in Spring Training
The Astros have more competition for roster spots this spring than in any season in the past decade. That’s not surprising ...
MLB2d
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Astros notes: The future at second base, Forrest Whitley’s role and more
The Astros hope Brice Matthews can become an option at second base, and Lance McCullers Jr. gave his thoughts on a salary cap ...
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 to 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 ...
MLB Rumors15h
Cardinals, Astros Again Discussing Nolan Arenado Trade
The Cardinals and Astros have had renewed talks about dealing Nolan Arenado to Houston. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.
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, ...
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 ...