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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Why Altuve and Correa Are Not Participating in the WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is coming up, and the tournament will officially run from March 4-17. Houston will play a role in this one, as Daikin Park
Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / January 28
In The Lab: Jose Altuve and the HOF Index 
It often is hard to separate analysis and fandom. If you ask most Astros fan to name the best player in franchise history, most of them will name Jose Altuve.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / January 27
Report: Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve out of WBC after insurance denial
Houston Astros standouts Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not represent their countries in March's World Baseball Classic because they were not able to receive insurance on their major league contracts for the event, according to a report from The Athletic.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27
Astros Star Jose Altuve’s 2026 Ranking Among MLB Second Basemen Revealed
Jose Altuve has pretty much accomplished everything there is to do in his tenure with the Houston Astros. Defying the odds as one of the shortest players in MLB history, Altuve has become a superstar who has transcended time, as he now enters his 16th season.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26
Astros Key Infielder To Miss Out on Upcoming World Baseball Classic
The highly touted World Baseball Classic is one of the highlights of the spring when it comes to baseball. For the Houston Astros, they're approaching this period with great caution, rightfully so.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25
Joe Espada Outlines How Astros Will Use Jose Altuve in 2026
The Houston Astros tried some things last season to make room for players climbing up the ranks to the majors. The experiment saw Jose Altuve play left field for the first time in his career for the Astros, and the experiment might be coming to a close following the production.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24
Which position will Astros star Jose Altuve play in 2026?
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve — who made his MLB debut in 2011 — primarily played second base through most of his career up until 2025. The ’25 campaign saw Altuve split his time between second base, left field and designated hitter.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 23
Jose Altuve's Defensive Struggles Leave Astros Without Clear Options
The Astros moved Jose Altuve to left field last season, hoping it would help hide his declining defense at second base. That plan backfired. Altuve struggled defensively everywhere he played, and now Houston enters 2026 without a good answer for where to put their $30 million franchise icon.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
Astros Fans’ Reaction to Carlos Beltrán’s HOF Election
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was officially finalized on Tuesday as Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones got elected through the Baseball
Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / January 20
Winners and losers of Baseball Hall of Fame voting: Good news for Chase Utley and Jose Altuve, Manny falls off
What can we learn from the 2026 ballots? Let's dig in
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 14
Astros Fan Favorite Takes Near-Annual Place Among Top 100 MLB Players
The Houston Astros have some terrific players and as Major League Baseball unveils its Top 100 players, the franchise should have a few players selected.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 11
Top Homegrown Astros Talent to Watch Entering Spring Training, Season
The Houston Astros became one of the MLB's most feared teams during the latter half of the 2010s into the early 2020s. Winning two World Series championships in that time span, the Astros sat on top of the world, mainly with their homegrown players taking them to the promised land.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8
Jose Altuve still decided on playing in WBC for Venezuela
It was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros since they didn’t make the playoffs. At the same time, second baseman Jose Altuve was hampered by a season-ending foot injury. As he embarks on his recovery, he hasn’t made up his mind as to whether he will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4
Astros veteran Jose Altuve’s ex-teammate tells Yankees fans to give it a rest with buzzer theory
Discussions around the Houston Astros resurfaced Thursday when former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick reignited the long-running debate surrounding the Jose Altuve buzzer theory.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / November 18
Astros 2B Jose Altuve (foot) will be ready for spring training
Jose Altuve started 154 games for the Houston Astros last season, but he ended the season fighting foot pain that required a surgical procedure on Monday.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17
Astros' Jose Altuve undergoes a minor foot procedure
Jose Altuve underwent a minor procedure on his right foot this afternoon, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The aspiration drained fluid from an injury between his fourth and fifth toes.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 25
Three questions facing the Houston Astros this offseason
With the Astros having plenty of holes on the roster, there is plenty of work to be done this offseason.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Astros Facing Jose Altuve Decision After News on Thursday
Veteran second baseman Jose Altuve is playing in his 15th major-league season with the Houston Astros. The 35-year-old has compiled an extraordinary résumé since making his big-league debut in 2011, firmly establishing himself as one of baseball’s brightest and most consistent stars over the past decade and a half.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2
Jose Altuve reaches Astros milestone, eyes 3,000-hit mark
Jose Altuve climbed another rung in the Houston Astros' record book ladder on Wednesday night in Denver.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 25
MLB made Jose Altuve announcement before Astros-Phillies series
Altuve owns a .269 average, 12 home runs, 34 RBI and a .754 OPS for the AL West-leading Astros.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13
Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins
Is it possible that one of the most successful MLB franchises throughout the last decade is flying under the radar? Well, don't look now, but the Houston Astros are making a case as a legitimate contender for the American League pennant once again.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Astros star leaves game vs. Reds due to injury
Astros veteran Jose Altuve began Saturday's game against the Reds at second base, but was pinch-hit for by Brendan Rodgers in the third inning.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Jose Altuve makes big request of Astros
Jose Altuve continues to shake up the Etch-A-Sketch this season. The Houston Astros star Altuve was notably absent from his longtime leadoff spot during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 3
Astros gamble that this franchise legend can fill their outfield hole
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve had been mentioned as a candidate to play left field in 2025. That position change is set to happen.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3
Astros plan for Jose Altuve to spend 'majority' of time in left field
The concept of Jose Altuve moving from second base to left field first emerged when the Astros reengaged with Alex Bregman late in the offseason.
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