Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros.

The Astros are having Jeremy Peña lead off and moved Altuve to the second spot, giving him more time before his at-bats.

Jeremy Peña, who says he hit leadoff 'most of my life' before the majors, sets up Jose Altuve twice in win over Detroit ...

With the Houston Astros offense struggling, Jose Altuve slotted second in their batting order Monday for the first time since ...

Jose Altuve didn’t hesitate last winter when Astros manager Joe Espada asked him to make the move from second base to left ...

For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the ...

Altuve suggested a switch to Houston's lineup and called for the Astros to sign Jeremy Peña to a contract extension.

Houston is a solid-but-unspectacular 14-13 on the season and 1.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners in the early American ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Shut out in two straight games, the Houston Astros turned to a burgeoning ace to play stopper Sunday.

Forrest Whitley is back on the injured list with a sprained knee. Kaleb Ort is activated to take his place on roster.

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve makes a bold request to not bat lead off in game against the Detroit Tigers.

Joe Espada praises Hunter Brown after his strong start in the Astros' 7-3 win, plus he discusses Yordan Alvarez's three-run ...