Houston Astros star Jose Altuve will make his spring training debut Friday -- and he'll do it in left field, manager Joe Espada told reporters Wednesday. Following the offseason trade of All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs,

For Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Gusto, last season was a dream and a disappontment all rolled into one. On Sept. 29, the Astros called him up from Triple-A Sugar Land. It was a reward for his best season as a pro player.

Jose Altuve will make his first Grapefruit League start in left field Friday, when the Houston Astros play the Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, manager Joe Espada said. It will mark the next step for Altuve,

Baseball fans can look forward to an exciting Spring Training showdown as the New York Mets take on the Houston Astros on Tuesday.

The Astros have two significant spring training position battles that will determine the future of Jose Altuve, Ben Gamel, and more.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — Nothing signals the start of a spring training schedule like split-squad games. The Houston Astros will open Grapefruit League play on Saturday morning, with one team hosting the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and another traveling to Port St. Lucie to face the New York Mets.