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Though still in a tentative stage, the Jose Altuve-in-left field experiment is underway. Two weeks remain until the Houston ...

The Houston Astros were connected to Jorge Polanco at two separate times this offseason. When it appeared like Alex Bregman ...

Coming into the MLB offseason, one of the weaknesses the Houston Astros were looking to upgrade was their outfield. It became ...

“Outfielder Ben Gamel and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a one-year, $1.2 million contract, sources tell ESPN.

Gamel signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Astros on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Jeremy Peña, SS: Peña hit 22 home runs during his breakout rookie season. He’s managed 25 in the two years since, forcing an overhaul in his batting stance and swing in an effort to generate more ...

The Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $1.2-million contract with outfielder Ben Gamel, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Gamel's contract comes with $200,000 signing bonus. The remainder of his ...

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo was predicted to sign with the Houston Astros in MLB free agency.

Free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel (leg) and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million deal on Wednesday, sources ...

Arguably the biggest remaining free agent for the New York Yankees could land with an American League contender.