JOSE ALTUVE NEWS

Put in extra offseason work Altuve spent more time hitting and on his defense during the offseason than in previous years, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Altuve was the poster child of Houston's down year in 2020. His .630 OPS ranked 134th among 142 qualified hitters, and those struggles led to him swinging at pitches outside the zone (35.2 chase percentage) more often than in previous seasons. While his bat returned for the postseason, Altuve's errors in the field during gifted eight runs to the Rays. "That's one thing I have right now is motivation," Altuve said Wednesday. "I have a group of guys here that encourage each other and go out there and play. I'm taking everything to be encouragement and motivation right now." The Astros need Altuve to return to pre-2020 form, particularly now that George Springer is no longer on the team.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve inspiring confidence: 'I can be the guy' Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel said star second baseman Jose Altuve was “super focused.” Outfielder Michael Brantley said his teammate wa...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Astros' Correa open to longer contract if deal done soon

Houston shortstop Carlos Correa is open to signing a long-term contract instead of becoming a free agent after this season

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros: Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve provide aid to Houston during winter storm As millions were left without power in Texas, the Astros did what they could to help. Two Houston Astros stars are doing their part to help...

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

A look at AL West infielders up the middle The Astros’ middle-infield combination of second baseman Jose Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa has wreaked havoc on the American League We...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros: Jose Altuve found redemption in postseason Jose Altuve was one of the faces of AstroGate for a majority of baseball fans. The Houston Astros second baseman found redemption in the pos...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Astros overcome adversity to come 1 win shy of World Series

The Houston Astros overcame injuries to several top stars and dealt with the fallout from their sign-stealing scandal to come a win shy of reaching the World Series for the third t...

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps producing Altuve went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, two runs and an RBI in Game 6 of the ALCS.

Impact Altuve played a key role in a four-run fifth inning for the Astros, clubbing an RBI double and also coming around to score. Despite some defensive problems, Altuve has had a resurgence at the plate this postseason. In 12 games and 56 plate appearances, he's hitting .364/.500/.750 with five home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homers as Astros stay alive Altuve went 2-for-4 with a homer and a pair of RBI in Wednesday's ALCS Game 4 win over the Rays.

Impact Altuve's sudden throwing issues have been the primary storyline surrounding him this postseason, though his bat has been just fine. He didn't make an error in this one, and his pair of RBI proved crucial in his team's 4-3 win. He opened the scoring with a solo shot off Tyler Glasnow in the bottom of the first and added another run two innings later on an RBI double. His five homers thus far in the playoffs already match his total from the regular season.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Dodgers hope Kershaw can go in NLCS Game 4

Clayton Kershaw could pitch Game 4 of the NL Championship Series for the Dodgers if the left-hander’s back continues to improve

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros stay alive in ALCS behind George Springer, Jose Altuve homers and Zack Greinke’s pitching Tampa Bay still has a commanding 3-1 series lead.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

LEADING OFF: Dodgers hope Kershaw can go in NLCS Game 4

Clayton Kershaw could start Game 4 of the NL Championship Series for the Dodgers if the left-hander’s back continues to improve

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros: Should Jose Altuve be the designated hitter? After watching Jose Altuve struggle with his defense in the ALCS, it may be time for the Houston Astros to consider making him their DH. I n...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for Oct. 21, 2020

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Altuve's apparent case of yips has Astros on brink of elimination Jose Altuve appears to have the yips, and his throwing errors have the Astros in a 3-0 hole to the Rays in the ALCS.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Buster Olney Feels Bad For Jose Altuve. Oh, Well! Jose Altuve has a case of the yips. The Houston Astros' second baseman is throwing the ball all over the field right now and has three error...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

You don’t have to feel sorry about Jose Altuve's 'Thing' You can if you want. Certainly in this year that’s causing even Satan to tug at his collar we need all the empathy we can get. But there’s s...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • DEADSPIN.COM

As Yips Haunt José Altuve, Astros' Season Reaches Brink Can Houston trust its second baseman at second base any longer?

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SI.COM

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros face a 2-0 hole against Tampa Bay in the AL Championship Series and have hardly looked like a club that’s won two of the past three AL pennants

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros face a 2-0 hole against Tampa Bay in the AL Championship Series and have hardly looked like a club that’s won two of the past three AL pennants

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs third postseason homer Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday in the Astros' 2-1 loss to the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Impact Altuve staked Houston to an early lead with his leadoff blast of Blake Snell, but the Astros weren't able to muster much offense the rest of the way in the series opener. The second baseman endured a rough regular season, but his bat is heating up at the right time for Houston. He'll now left the yard in three consecutive postseason contests.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All he does is hit LCS HRs: Altuve strikes 1st The Astros may be in a different ballpark, facing a new opponent, but that didn’t prevent Jose Altuve from picking up right where he left of...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM

All he does is hit LCS HRs: Altuve strikes 1st The Astros may be in a different ballpark, facing a new opponent, but that didn’t prevent Jose Altuve from picking up right where he left of...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM

Good guy Dusty Baker guides reviled Houston Astros into ALCS

If there’s a universally recognized good guy among the generally reviled Houston Astros, it’s Dusty Baker

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS