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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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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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
Cubs' Ryan Pressly made offseason adjustment he hopes will pay off with new team
Pressly still managed a 3.49 ERA, 25 holds and four saves as the Astros’ setup man. And by the time the Cubs traded for ...
Fans React as Buccaneers Coach Todd Bowles Takes the Mound for ... the Yankees
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles apparently grew up a New York Yankees fan, as a lot of kids did, and do.