Smith to get reps in RF in effort to make Opening Day roster
Cam Smith, the Astros top prospect who’s impressed the club this spring with how well he’s swung the bat, will get some games at right field in Grapefruit League action sooner rather than later, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday morning.
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It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond.
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Astros release Gamel, Beeks as Opening Day roster crystallizes
The Astros’ roster construction for Opening Day became a bit clearer Saturday afternoon with a series of roster moves, including the release of veteran outfielder Ben Gamel and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks, who had an opt-out clause in his contract.
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5 Astros who stood out in a big way this spring
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter.
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Pipeline Inbox: Where does Taylor's upside rank with Schultz, Smith?
Is Opening Day really just six days away?
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Watch FREE on MLB.TV, Sunday 5 p.m. PT: Halos battle Dodgers in Freeway Series
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Rocky '24 behind him, McCormick hopes HR offers momentum
Chas McCormick turned on a 2-0 changeup from Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray and launched the ball a Statcast-projected 397 feet over the left-field wall for a three-run homer.
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Listen live, 12 p.m. CT (Sat.): Liberatore continues rotation audition
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Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters.
