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The Astros figure to have more competition at the back half of their roster this spring than they have in recent years, with ...

Alex Bregman has yet to sign a deal but it feels like he is down to three teams. Let’s take a look at the best landing spots ...

Spring training, when optimism abounds for every major league team, begins next week as the Houston Astros report to their ...

The Alex Bregman saga continues for the Houston Astros. It's been a winding tale throughout the offseason. From a parting of ...

Altuve, 34, has never played the outfield either at the major- or minor-league level ... The Astros signed Lavastida to a minor-league contract Jan. 16. Lavastida, 26, put up a ...

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The Astros didn't have a top 100 prospect until they acquired Smith. There isn't a lot of upside behind Smith in the system ...

Jeremy Peña, SS: Peña hit 22 home runs during his breakout rookie season. He’s managed 25 in the two years since, forcing an overhaul in his batting stance and swing in an effort to generate more ...

And while Loperfido and Bloss were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, Dezenzo and Whitcomb gained more experience at the big-league level as a result. King became one of the Astros' strongest ...