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

The 34-year-old Altuve made the transition to the outfield this season after the trade of Kyle Tucker to the Cubs and the ...

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

With the Houston Astros offense struggling, Jose Altuve slotted second in their batting order Monday for the first time since ...

Joe Espada praises Hunter Brown after his strong start in the Astros' 7-3 win, plus he discusses Yordan Alvarez's three-run ...

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

For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the ...

Houston could have Hayden Wesneski skip a start ahead of long stretch; where to bat Yordan Alvarez and a new 'stache for Chas ...

Houston is a solid-but-unspectacular 14-13 on the season and 1.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners in the early American ...

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve makes a bold request to not bat lead off in game against the Detroit Tigers.

The Astros activated right-hander Kaleb Ort from the 15-day injured list today, and placed righty Forrest Whitley on the ...