HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros rolled through the initial portion of these playoffs like world-beaters. Upsets pervaded the field, knocking off dominant teams in Los Angeles and Atlanta and New York.

The face of Venezuelan baseball desperately wishes he could represent his country in baseball's greatest global event.

The Houston Astros have made their position clear. Jose Altuve will not represent Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the decision came from the organization, not the player. According ...

The biggest star of the Houston Astros won't be participating in baseball's biggest international tournament this year. On Monday, MLB's Brian McTaggart reported that, according to a source, Jose ...

Jose Altuve could not play in the WBC with Team Venezuela because of insurance issues but he did carry lineup card in Astros' exhibition.

The Houston Astros are scheduled to play Jose Altuve’s home country, Venezuela, in a WBC exhibition game next week.

No one, and we mean no one, is arguing that Jose Altuve hasn't been among the most important players in Houston Astros history. Others can debate the merits of other Astros greats like Jeff Bagwell ...

Jose Altuve reportedly has mentioned he is open to playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, but past incidents might indicate a high injury risk. It's no secret Jose Altuve is a natural ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Houston Astros bench coach Omar López will again manage Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic next spring. Whether his roster will include Jose Altuve is still undecided. López ...

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve says he's fully healthy for the upcoming 2026 season and will have no limitations when spring training starts in February. "I'm 100% healthy," Altuve said Saturday at ...