Moves past back issue ...

Jose Altuve has played seven of his eight games in the outfield this spring as Houston decides if the All-Star second baseman ...

The Pirates reportedly "floated" a number around $8MM to Alex Verdugo before instead signing Tommy Pham. Read more at MLB ...

The 143 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources.

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Houston's unsettled prospects in right, combined with Cam Smith's hot spring, open a door to making roster for top prospect.

Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers and Ben Gamel are expected to split time in center and right field, barring Smith's inclusion on the Opening Day roster.

As it currently stands, the Astros’ top outfield options heading into Opening Day include Ben Gamel, Jake Meyers, and Chas McCormick. Mauricio Dubón has received plenty of run in the outfield ...

Third baseman Cam Smith, who was one of the key pieces the Houston Astros got back from the Chicago Cubs in the Kyle Tucker ...