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For Billy Wagner, once more, prestige lay in the final frame. Wagner, the former Houston Astros closer, was elected Tuesday to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the honor arriving in his 10th and final year ...

The Houston Astros might move franchise anchor Jose Altuve from his usual perch at second base to left field in 2025. One Astros legend endorsed Altuve's potential move Saturday night.