The story of his 2024 season with the Houston Astros was his resurgent comeback after a disastrous start on the road against the Kansas City Royals, where he gave up a record-setting 11 runs in one inning.

Hunter Brown talks about focusing on what he can control, plus Joe Espada talks Jose Altuve in left field and Jeremy Pena hitting his first spring homer

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., right, gets a high-five from bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte after pitching during spring training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fl.

Here are three things we’ll be watching for around baseball today: Christian Walker was removed from the Astros’ spring training matchup against the Cardinals on Wednesday with soreness in his left oblique (per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle ).

Manager Joe Espada says the Astros' plan is for Jose Altuve to spend the "majority" of his time in left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Houston Astros are planning to play Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season, manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle on Monday. A nine-time All-Star, three-time batting champion and the 2017 AL MVP,

After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch. The career infielder will play a "majority" of his games this season in left, manager Joe Espada said Monday.