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Astros Coach Lures Speedster Into a Bold 50-Steal Bet With a High-Stakes Challenge
The Houston Astros have plenty going on, even with three weeks or less remaining for the season opener. The post Astros Coach ...
'I saw this ball of energy,' new Astros strength coach brings refreshing approach
"I saw this ball of energy… her nickname is 'fireball,' and she has just this smile, this energy, this enthusiasm, this vibe about her that was contagious," Leggett said. "I remember telling the guy ...
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 ...
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Who starts in LF? 2B? Answering spring questions from Astros fans
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...
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' Hunter Brown gets 100% real after spring training start vs. Cardinals
Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown spoke after his spring training outing against the Cardinals in which he allowed no runs.
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A look into the world of number assignments at Astros camp
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart's Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...
After major changes, the Astros are looking to redefine success
All-star second baseman Jose Altuve is in left. Alex Bregman is in Boston. Nolan Arenado nixed a trade to Houston. So what’s ...
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Astros’ Jose Altuve to play ‘majority’ of games in LF
Altuve, 34, is an Astros icon who has won two World Series with the franchise. A nine-time All-Star, three-time batting champion and the 2017 American League MVP, Altuve won one Gold Glove (2015 ...
Mets' Carlos Mendoza, a longtime Yankees coach, reacts to Gerrit Cole’s season-ending injury
West Palm Beach, Fla. — For most of Gerrit Cole’s Yankees career, Carlos Mendoza sat beside manager Aaron Boone as his bench ...
Cubs' Ryan Pressly made offseason adjustment he hopes will pay off with new team
Pressly still managed a 3.49 ERA, 25 holds and four saves as the Astros’ setup man. And by the time the Cubs traded for ...