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The Astros switch leadoff hitters in search of a spark

Associated Press News on MSN · 7h

Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit

Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros. The reason?

Bleacher Report · 8h

Jose Altuve Asks Out of Astros' Leadoff Spot, Jokes He Needs More Time to Get From LF

Houston is a solid-but-unspectacular 14-13 on the season and 1.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners in the early American League West standings. Having Altuve return to his normal form is the best way to close that gap, and he showed what he was capable of from a new spot in the lineup Monday.

The New York Times · 12h

At Jose Altuve’s request, the Astros switch leadoff hitters in search of a spark

Altuve suggested a switch to Houston's lineup and called for the Astros to sign Jeremy Peña to a contract extension.

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Astros 8, Tigers 5: Jose Altuve's big night in new spot powers Houston to series-opening win

The Houston Astros are back home for a three-game series against Detroit. Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.01 ERA) gets the start for the ...

Major League Baseball10h

Why is Altuve batting second? It's about timing

Jose Altuve didn’t hesitate last winter when Astros manager Joe Espada asked him to make the move from second base to left ...

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How Jose Altuve, Javier Báez and other MLB players who changed positions this season have fared so far

The season is only a month old, but already fans of positional changes (or downright odd defensive alignments) are feasting.

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Astros captain urges for lineup changes for key stars, including himself

The Astros are having Jeremy Peña lead off and moved Altuve to the second spot, giving him more time before his at-bats.

15hon MSN

Houston Astros Confident They'll Become 'Dangerous Team' Despite Slow Start

The Houston Astros have confidence they'll become one of the top teams in Major League Baseball despite their slow start.

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Astros questions: Hayden Wesneski's workload, Yordan Alvarez's spot and Chas McCormick's new 'stache

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Shut out in two straight games, the Houston Astros turned to a burgeoning ace to play stopper Sunday.

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‘He’s my brother’: How Salvador Perez and Jose Altuve built lifelong friendship

Years ago, they traveled the bumpy roads together and endured adversity with one clear goal to reach the big leagues. Now, ...

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