Intriguing Houston Astros Pitching Prospect Shines in Spring Training Debut
For Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Gusto, last season was a dream and a disappontment all rolled into one. On Sept. 29, the Astros called him up from Triple-A Sugar Land. It was a reward for his best season as a pro player.
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 news considering they have played in more postseason games (99) than any othe
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 Espada earlier this week.
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve 'getting after it' as outfield introduction ramps up at spring training
After the Houston Astros held a defensive session practicing cut-offs and relay throws on a back field at their spring training complex Friday morning, Jose Altuve walked to the dugout with the position group he has occupied early in camp.
Houston Astros Star Will Play Left Field for First Time in Opening Spring Game
The Houston Astros seem committed to playing Jose Altuve in left field. Once posed as the solution for the infield dilemma if they were to re-sign Alex Bregman
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 ...
Astros' Taylor Trammell: Dealing with significant strain
Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Trammell 's right calf strain is "pretty significant," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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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.
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 ...
Astros' manager Joe Espada predicts who replaces Alex Bregman as team vocal leader
Alex Bregman has long been the Houston Astros' most vocal leader, but if he doesn't return, who could take over the role?
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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 ...
Zach Dezenzo’s transformation to outfielder bolsters Houston Astros' depth
Scarcity spurred Zach Dezenzo’s introduction to the outfield last season. The Houston Astros’ lack of productive outfield ...
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 ...