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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 ...
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New coach Perezchica has Giant connection to Astros player
HOUSTON — Tony Perezchica's first few days as the new third base coach and infield coach for the Houston Astros have been marked by a connection to one of his new players. Perezchica, who is ...
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Former Houston Astros Coach Alex Cora Calls Cheating Just a 'Mistake'
Former Houston Astros coach Alex Cora talked about how he had his former players have been treated since the 2019 cheating scandal after Boston signed Alex Bregman. At the time, Cora reflected on ...
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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 ...
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 ...
A look inside Jose Altuve’s left-field learning curve: ‘He’s like a kid in a candy store’
Altuve is shadowing two Astros coaches, who worked with him for two weeks at Daikin Park to help prepare for a potential ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...