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Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that his ideal lineup has Kyle Tucker hitting cleanup, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The outfielder has usually found himself in the fifth or sixth spot in the Astros lineup. However, he has spent time between Nos. 3, 4 and 5 spots last season. Tucker is one of the most consistent offensive producers in baseball, hitting … [Read more...] about Astros’ All-Star Outfielder Is Poised to Bat Cleanup

Homegrown players who retire with the same team that signed them are nearly a thing of the past. One of those rare feats was executed with vigor by our next Houston Astros, and Major League Baseball, Hall of Famer, Craig Biggio. For twenty seasons, from 1988 to 2007, Biggio played with a Houston Astros logo emblazoning his jersey. Only once did he contemplate another team. … [Read more...] about Astros Hall of Fame Profile: Craig Biggio

Heading into 2024, the Astros have an axe to grind with the team up Interstate 45 in Dallas. Houston remained quiet in the off-season, but their major move to shore up their bullpen was huge. Fangraphs have placed the Astros with a 60% chance to win the American League West, with an 11% chance to win it all. They sit behind the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in both … [Read more...] about Uncertainty? Astros Spring Training 2024

A common saying is that a division cannot be won in the first month, but it certainly can be lost. Even though there is a strong emphasis on the last two weeks of the season, the games in the standings count just as much in April as they do in September. With some uncertainty surrounding the ballclub, some games will matter more for the Wrigley Nine. Therefore, let’s look at … [Read more...] about Five Cubs Games That Could Set the Tone Early on in the Season

It’s the start of spring training, and the Houston Astros already have bad news. Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander said a shoulder issue has put him behind his throwing schedule by a few weeks. It could very well jeopardize his status for Opening Day. Verlander told reports Wednesday that he experienced a “little hiccup” in his pitching shoulder. “I’m a little bit behind … [Read more...] about Astros Ace Behind Schedule Due to Shoulder Inflammation