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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Astros' Jose Altuve asks to move out of leadoff spot for more time to prepare after playing left field
For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The 15-year veteran requested the change, according to Astros manager Joe Espada. He did so because of his move from second base to left field this season. "I just told Joe that maybe he can hit me second some games at some point, and he did it today,' Altuve explained, via the Associated Press. 'I just need, like, that little extra time to come from left field, and he decided to put Jeremy [Peña] there.' Peña, Houston's shortstop, has the second-best on-base percentage on the team, at .327. Only third baseman Isaac Paredes, who bats fourth, is better at .342. Altuve's OBP is .310, down from his career mark of .362. 'I just need like 10 more seconds,' Altuve added. On Monday against the Tigers, Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Houston's 8-5 victory. As Altuve pointed out, he is not a career leadoff hitter. The nine-time All-Star batted second when George Springer was with the Astros. "My at-bats hasn't been going the way I wanted lately," Altuve told the Houston Chronicle's Leah Vann. "So, maybe hitting with [Peña] on the base, or whoever, is gonna help me to get to the point I want to, and I hit second before, when Springer was here. I think that extra time is gonna help me and to get a better approach." The last time Altuve wasn't in the leadoff spot for the Astros was June 17, 2023, when he batted second against the Cincinnati Reds. He went 0-for-4 in that game. During his 15 MLB seasons, Altuve has batted leadoff in 918 of 1,847 games, making 4,159 plate appearances. The 2017 American League MVP has a career batting average of .303 with an OBP of .365, 223 doubles, 138 home runs, 413 RBI and 159 stolen bases. This season, he has batted .274/.310/.377 at leadoff. Last year, he posted a .296/.352/.441 slash line. Perhaps more importantly, the move could jumpstart a flagging Astros offense. To this point, Houston ranks 10th among 15 AL clubs with a .233 team batting average, .656 OPS and 107 runs scored. For at least one night, the move appears to have paid off. Altuve, after his three-RBI night, was replaced by Jake Meyers in left field for the ninth inning.
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Altuve has 2 HRs as Astros beat A's 11-1
HOUSTON — Jose Altuve's 40th four-hit game included a pair of home runs and the Houston Astros rolled to an 11-1 win on Tuesday night that dealt the Athletics their 12th loss in 13 games. Altuve singled in the first inning, homered leading off a three-run third and hit a two-run drive in the fourth, getting his 13th career multihomer game with his eighth home run this season. He singled the sixth ahead of Christian Walker's homer. Altuve, who matched his career high for hits, was pinch-hit for in the eighth. Jeremy Pena's two-run home run capped a four-run second inning. The A's have been outscored 100-41 during their skid, which they ended with a 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Sunday. Hunter Brown (7-3) allowed one run and six hits in six innings, including Lawrence Butler's leadoff homer in the fourth. JP Sears (4-5) gave up nine runs and 10 hits, both career highs, in 3 1/3 innings. He has allowed seven homers, 15 runs and 17 hits over 8 1/3 innings in his last two starts, raising his ERA to 5.18. Before the game the A's made four roster moves, putting 22-year-old first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sunday. They A's acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from Boston for cash. Key moment When left fielder Tyler Soderstrom couldn't come up with a diving catch on a liner from Chas McCormick with two outs in the second, Yainer Diaz scored from first. Mauricio Dubón followed with an RBI double and Peña homered. Key stat Denzel Clarke and Drew Avens got their first major league hits for the A's. Up next A's RHP Luis Severino (1-4, 4.11 ERA) and Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (0-1, 6.57 ERA) start Wednesday.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Altuve has 4 hits, 2 home runs, Astros win 11-1 and send A's to 12th loss in 13 games.
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve's 40th four-hit game included a pair of home runs and the Houston Astros rolled to an 11-1 win on Tuesday night that dealt the Athletics their 12th loss in 13 games. Altuve singled on the first inning, homered leading off a three-run third and hit a two-run drive in the fourth, getting his 13th career multihomer game with his eighth home run this season. He singled the sixth ahead of Christian Walker's homer. Altuve, who matched his career high for hits, was pinch hit for in the eighth. Jeremy Pena's two-run home run capped a four-run second inning. The A's have been outscored 100-41 during their skid, which they ended with a 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Sunday. Hunter Brown (7-3) allowed one run and six hits in six innings, including Lawrence Butler's leadoff homer in the fourth. JP Sears (4-5) gave up nine runs and 10 hits, both career highs, in 3 1/3 innings. He has allowed seven homers, 15 runs and 17 hits over 8 1/3 innings in his last two starts, raising his ERA to 5.18. Before the game the A's made four roster moves, putting 22-year-old first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sunday. They A's acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from Boston for cash. Key moment When left fielder Tyler Soderstrom couldn't come up with a diving catch on a liner from Chas McCormick with two outs in the second, Yainer Diaz scored from first. Mauricio Dubón followed with an RBI double and Peña homered. Key stat Denzel Clarke and Drew Avens got their first major league hits for the A's. Up next A's RHP Luis Severino (1-4, 4.11 ERA) and Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (0-1, 6.57 ERA) start Wednesday. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jose Altuve Missing From Astros' Announcement on Sunday
Any moms hoping to celebrate Mother's Day with a Jose Altuve home run got bad news Sunday morning. The Houston Astros ruled Altuve out of Sunday's Mother's Day series finale against the Cincinnati Reds with a hamstring injury. The nine-time All-Star left Saturday's 13-9 loss in the third inning. Advertisement Brendan Rodgers replaced Altuve at second base on Saturday and drew the start again Sunday. Houston started Zach Dezenzo in left field and put catcher Victor Caratini as the designated hitter. 'After that first inning, probably after he ran the bases, he came in, and he said, 'Joe, my hamstring's kind of getting tight,'' Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Saturday night. 'So, of course, I just took him out of the game just to be cautious.' Houston Astros designated hitter Jose AltuveJeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Altuve entered Sunday hitting .259 with four home runs, 14 RBI, and a .682 OPS through 159 plate appearances. However, his defensive struggles in his first year as a left fielder have contributed to him owning a career-worst -0.4 bWAR. Advertisement Excluding the shortened 2020 season, Altuve has been worth at least 2.8 bWAR every year since 2014. He posted a 3.4 bWAR and won his seventh Silver Slugger last season. The Astros are a disappointing 19-19 and trail the Seattle Mariners by three games in the AL West. Houston has only missed the playoffs once since 2015. Related: Astros Urged to Trade for Former MVP Finalist as Jose Altuve Replacement Related: Rival Teams Urged Not to Trade for Astros All-Star Framber Valdez
Winnipeg Free Press
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Houston's Altuve lifted from game against Reds in the 3rd inning with right hamstring tightness
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's Jose Altuve left Saturday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with right hamstring tightness. Altuve was replaced by pinch-hitter Brendan Rodgers with one out in the third inning and Houston trailing 12-1. He walked with one out in the first inning and scored on a single by Yainer Diaz with two outs. The 35-year-old is hitting .259 with four home runs and 14 RBIs this season. Altuve has played mostly left field this season but was in the lineup at second base Saturday night. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. ___ AP MLB:
