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Astros' Altuve asks to move out of leadoff spot to have more time to get back from left field
Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros.
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Altuve talks his way into two hole, then bat speaks loudly with HR
Jose Altuve didn’t hesitate last winter when Astros manager Joe Espada asked him to make the move from second base to left ...
Astros' Jose Altuve asks to move out of leadoff spot for more time to prepare after playing left field
For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the ...
Altuve and Walker each hit a 2-run homer to help the Astros beat the Tigers 8-5
Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that sent the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Astros 8, Tigers 5: Jose Altuve's big night in new spot powers Houston to series-opening win
Jose Altuve, moved in the lineup at his own request, led the way with a three-RBI night as the Houston Astros beat the ...
Tigers at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 29
Its Tuesday, April 29 and the Tigers (18-11) are in Houston to take on the Astros (15-13). Reese Olson is slated to take the ...
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.
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.