Zach Dezenzo and Cam Smith need everyday at-bats. When will they get them in the majors?
Dezenzo and Smith are putting up strong numbers in spring training, but Joe Espada doesn't want to put young players in part-time roles.
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NHL identifies billionaire Dan Friedkin as ownership candidate for potential Houston expansion team
The Friedkin Group already owns two prominent soccer franchises in AS Roma in Serie A and Everton in the Premier League.
Thu, Mar 20
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2024-25 MLB Top 40 Free Agent Big Board: Pete Alonso returns to Mets, Alex Bregman goes to Red Sox
Analysis, best fits, and contract projections on a strong free-agent class.
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Astros starter Luis Garcia shut down with another setback in Tommy John recovery
Garcia, who has not appeared in a major-league game since May 1, 2023, was scheduled to face hitters Thursday morning.
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How MLB’s Top 100 position players stack up, from Juan Soto to Shohei Ohtani
We separated the best 100 non-pitchers into different levels to see who reigns supreme.
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Spring Training hat rankings: Mr. Met in high demand, but do pinstripes work on a hat?
While the regular season has already begun for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, it’s still Spring Training for everyone else, so let’s talk about Spring Training hats.
Wed, Mar 19
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Jose Altuve to open the season as the Astros’ primary left fielder
Jose Altuve will open the season as the Houston Astros’ primary left fielder, a fate that’s felt foregone throughout spring training but got finalized by manager Joe Espada on Wednesday afternoon.
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Love or hate the Astros’ newest City Connect uniforms? Our panel weighs in
It can be hard to get baseball writers to agree on much, but that was not the case for these uniforms.
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MLB American League West 2025 preview: Houston’s run may be fading
The West doesn’t feature any truly horrible teams.
