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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.
Looking for Houston Astros spring training tickets? Here's a look at the schedule
The Houston Astros have begun spring training 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Here's how to find tickets, plus the Grapefruit League schedule.
Houston Astros will start Ryan Gusto, Colton Gordon in spring training openers
The Astros open Grapefruit League play with split-squad games at Noon on Saturday, Feb. 22 Washington Nationals and on the road in Port St. Lucie against the New York Mets. The game versus the Washington Nationals will be on the Space City Home Network.
Astros set 2025 Spring Training broadcast schedule
The Astros will begin Grapefruit League play on Saturday when they host the Washington Nationals at 1:05 p.m. ET. They will be playing with a split squad on that day as Houston will also take on the Mets in Port St.
Five questions about the 2025 Astros as spring training begins
The Houston Astros' first full squad workout at spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla. is officially scheduled for Tuesday, but most of the team is already there today as the ballclub prepares for a season of change. Those changes include no Kyle Tucker, no Alex Bregman, and Jose Altuve possibly being the team’s next starting left fielder.
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
Yankees, Rays announce starting lineups for spring training opener
Spring training is finally here! Check out the Yankees and Rays starting lineups for the first game of 2025 for both organizations this afternoon.
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's first day of spring training starts with work in left field
Altuve got initial left-field work at Daikin Park in Houston before reporting to spring training. Asked how Altuve looked on his first morning in West Palm Beach, Espada said: “It went well. … Some light work, seeing some balls off the bat It looks pretty good. But again, it’s early. We’ll see where this takes us.”
Jose Altuve Arrives in Astros Camp, Experiments Working in Left Field
Jose Altuve arrived in Astros camp on Monday, and immediately got some work out in left field, fielding some fly balls. Meanwhile, Mauricio Dubon got in more work at second base, as the team continues to explore the avenue of Altuve playing some left field this season.
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Astros sign Brendan Rodgers to Minor League contract
The Houston Astros have signed infielder Brendan Rodgers to a minor league contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown.
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The New York Yankees open up Spring Training play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 (2/21/25) at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay, Florida. Fans can watch most Yankees games ...
How Houston Astros view baseball's latest experiment: the automated ball-strike challenge system
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Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs hurler Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and wins
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For first time in over a decade, Astros may have hole at second base
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Astros Can Avoid Jose Altuve Disaster With No-Brainer Free Agency Signing
Longtime Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is spending his spring training in the sun, the sand, and the outfield.
Astros make move on 6-year MLB vet after losing Alex Bregman
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Automated strike zone could benefit Astros’ Yainer Diaz and Isaac Paredes
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