This article was originally published on climbingtalshill.com as Astros bizarre lineup tweak highlights unexpected flaw in Jose Altuve position switch.

He has always prioritized the team’s performance rather than focusing on self. Now, in the middle of requesting the owner to extend his $4.1 million teammate’s contract, Altuve also asked ...

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that sent the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Christian Walker also had a two-run shot in the ...

Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that sent the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers HOUSTON -- Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that sent the ...

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot for a peculiar reason. Altuve, 34, is playing left field this season for the first time in ...

but Altuve prioritizes his team’s performance over any public comments. Anything to increase it intrigues him, even if it appears abnormal. Team officials have spent this April seeking a spark ...

When Springer was here, I hit second for a lot of years," Altuve said, per Rome. How long the lineup stays this way will likely be determined by the performance. Houston was searching for a way to ...

HOUSTON (AP) Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros. The reason? He wanted more time to get ready to hit in the bottom ...

HOUSTON -- Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros. The reason? He wanted more time to get to the dugout from left ...

Jose Altuve's idea took a mere six innings to pay off. Altuve hit second in the Houston Astros' order in Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers at his own request, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.