Though still in a tentative stage, the Jose Altuve-in-left field experiment is underway. Two weeks remain until the Houston Astros hold their first full-squad workout of spring training. But in Houston,

Rich Dauer, a former Baltimore Orioles infielder and Houston Astros first base coach, died Monday at 72. Dauer was honored by Houston star and current free agent Alex Bregman in an Instagram post Monday night. "RIP my brother. We love you," Bregman wrote. "You will be missed."

Following the announcement of his death, many fans of Rich Dauer flooded social media with tribute messages for the former baseball legend. The Baltimore Orioles’ fame and former Houston Astros coach passed away at the age of 72.

Billy Wagner will be the 10th former Astro to have his number retired and the first since Craig Biggio's No. 7 was retired in 2018.

Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired. It's an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame.

It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.