Astros notes: The future at second base, Forrest Whitley’s role and more
The Astros hope Brice Matthews can become an option at second base, and Lance McCullers Jr. gave his thoughts on a salary cap ...
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3 Astros position battles to watch in Spring Training
The Astros have more competition for roster spots this spring than in any season in the past decade. That’s not surprising ...
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Five questions about the 2025 Astros as spring training begins
The Houston Astros' first full squad workout at spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla. is officially scheduled for Tuesday, ...
Bennett Sousa at Houston Astros camp vying for bullpen role after surgery, a scare and long recovery
After missing the 2024 season due to surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, and experiencing a scary complication, pitcher ...
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How will the Astros bullpen shake out?
In addition, Forrest Whitley is a wild card in the bullpen competition. I didn’t include him in the tables above due to his ...
One-time phenom Whitley has one last chance to make Astros, but doesn’t feel the pressure
Whitley is attempting to make the Astros as a relief pitcher. He’s out of minor league options, so if he doesn't earn a spot, ...
Jake Meyers anchors an Astros outfield in flux. Houston will need more offense from him, too
Jake Meyers is at the center of an Astros outfield that is experiencing a shift in the corners. To be a stabilizing force, he will need to produce at the plate.
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Six Under-The-Radar Names to Watch in Spring Training
211/.288/.412 slash line with 94 wRC+. Once a prized starting pitching prospect in the Astros system, Whitley has certainly had a tremendous fall from grace. However, in 2024 the 27-year-old found ...