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Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Tatis' stellar catch, Machado HR lift Padres over Astros 5-3

Fernando Tatis Jr. made two spectacular plays at shortstop, Manny Machado hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres got a lockdown performance from their...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Resurgence continues Altuve went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Saturday's 13-2 loss to the Padres.

Impact After a brief flirtation with Altuve dropped to sixth and seventh in the batting order, he was returned to his customer two-hole and has broken out of a season-long slump. The resurgence Altuve began in the final two games of series in Colorado traveled with him for the first two games of the series in San Diego. Altuve is 9-for-18 over the past four games.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth straight multihit game for Altuve It was only a matter of time before Jose Altuve started piling up the hits. Altuve, the six-time All-Star and three-time batting champion, c...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Has third straight multi-hit game Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact Altuve has multiple hits in three straight contests and climbed above the Mendoza Line for the first time since July 28. He's 6-for-14 with two RBI and three runs during his mini run. More significantly, Altuve hasn't struck out. The second baseman, who has a career 12.2 K%, dropped to 19.5 K% following Friday's game. There's still a long way to get back to normal, but Altuve's showing recent signs of breaking out of the slump that's dogged him over the first half of the 60-game season.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve finding rhythm, back in No. 2 spot Nothing could help the Astros’ offense ease the burden of losing slugger Yordan Alvarez for the rest of the season with a knee injury and Al...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • MLB.COM

Drives in two Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact After dropping in the Astros' order briefly, Altuve hit second in both of the team's games at Coors Field. He delivered two multi-hit games, with his double Thursday his first extra-base hit in 11 contests. Through 113 plate appearances this season, Altuve has a very uncharacteristic .190/.248/.305 line with three home runs, 15 runs scored and 12 RBI.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve’s latest strikeout is just depressing (Video) The 2020 season to forget continues to get worse for Houston Astros star Jose Altuve. No one feels bad for Jose Altuve outside of Houston A...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

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AUGUST 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Yanks win 10th straight vs Red Sox, best streak since 1953

Luke Voit homered twice, Aroldis Chapman returned from the COVID-19 injured list to pitch the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 for their 10th strai...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Watching every Jose Altuve strikeout is as thrilling as it sounds (Video) Jose Altuve's 2020 season has been great for everyone but Jose Altuve The 30-year-old former MVP and All-Star is as embattled as they come,...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Jose Altuve told Dusty Baker to move him down in lineup Jose Altuve asked to be bumped down in the lineup. The Houston Astros, fresh off being confirmed as cheaters who steal signs, have struggled...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Struggling Altuve asks for demotion in Astros lineup The 2020 Major League Baseball season has not gone according to plan for the Houston Astros or second baseman Jose Altuve. The six-time All-...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Requests drop in order Altuve batted seventh in the order and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Altuve was scheduled to bat third but requested of manager Dusty Baker a drop from the top of the order, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. This was the first time Altuve's hit out of the seven-hole since his rookie season. His OPS is now at .566, which puts him ahead of only six major-league hitters with at least 75 plate appearances.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Altuve returned to the lineup Friday and went 0-for-5 with an RBI in an 11-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Houston manager Dusty Baker gave Altuve a two-day mental break from playing, but it did not snap him out of an early-season funk. "Good hitters go through slumps that they're not accustomed to," Baker told Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. "Altuve can hit. He's chasing bad pitches and taking good pitches. Every time you look up, you got two strikes on you. Altuve's been hitting all his life, it's just a matter of time until Altuve hits again." The second baseman has a .563 OPS over 88 plate appearances.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros: Jose Altuve playing into the hands of trolls Since the hecklers and boo birds can't go to the stadium, they are taking it to Jose Altuve via social media. And he's giving them plenty of...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Alvarez HR in 2020 debut, Astros score 9 in 1st, beat M's

Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat of the season after recovering from COVID-19, connecting during a nine-run burst in the first inning that sent the Houston...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Out as expected Altuve is not starting Wednesday against the Giants, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact As expected, Altuve will sit for Wednesday's series finale while Abraham Toro gets the start at second base in his stead. The 30-year-old is hitting just .187 with three home runs, two steals and 17 strikeouts through 75 at-bats this season.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve’s struggles could get even worse now Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is struggling big time so far this season, and things may get even worse. Houston Astros second ba...

AUGUST 12, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Crawford's RBI in 10th lifts Giants over Astros 7-6

Brandon Crawford’s RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night

AUGUST 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Receiving Wednesday off Altuve will be out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact The veteran second baseman has struggled through his first 16 games of the season with a .594 OPS and 17 strikeouts in 78 plate appearances, so he'll head to the bench Wednesday to further take advantage of Thursday's scheduled off day. Altuve is starting at the keystone and batting leadoff for the Astros in Tuesday's contest.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

A’s radio broadcaster trolls Jose Altuve with buzzing noise during at-bat The Oakland A's have no remorse for the Houston Astros The Houston Astros are public enemy No. 1 for their role in the illegal sign-stealing...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

A's hold off Astros in 13th inning for seventh straight win

Marcus Semien singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 13th in a game that matched the longest this season with baseball’s new extra-innings rule, and the AL West-leading...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • Associated Press

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