Altuve will gain some positional stability that he didn't enjoy in 2025, when he hit for the lowest average of his 15-year career.
For the Houston Astros to return to the playoffs, they need this player to return to MVP form.
The Astros' roster situation got a little more complicated as Alvarez voiced his thoughts about being the everyday designated hitter.
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40 in 40: Brendan Donovan defies the Baseball Furies
Three of baseball’s worst outcomes haunt most players. The erstwhile St. Louis Cardinal flies above them all.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner. So, who are the 50 best players in baseball this upcoming season?
UH baseball began the 2026 NCAA D1 season in style with a huge ranked win over Wake Forest in Puerto Rico.
In the same WBC, Houston Astros star player Jose Altuve suffered a thumb fracture after being hit in the hand by a pitch ...
Wes Hughes ranks the Top 20 Dynasty Designated Hitters for 2026, evaluating fantasy production, lineup roles, and long-term value.
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‘100% healthy’ Astros’ Jose Altuve reveals batting stance flaw he’s fixing after brutal season
Astros star Jose Altuve showed up to spring training with a massive flaw to fix in his batting stance. Will it help him ...
Coming off an unusual 2025, Jose Altuve was back at a familiar spot and ready to put in a more consistent season.
Astros manager Joe Espada announced that Jose Altuve will spend much of Spring Training playing at second base.
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Lance McCullers Jr.'s perspective on what could be last year with Astros: 'I would love to be good'
Lance McCullers Jr. enters final season of his contract with the Astros and reflects on the ups and downs of time in Houston.
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