The first baseman also played the field in a simulated game Monday, clearing up most of the concern about his health heading into Opening Day. The Astros are counting on Walker providing some thump in ...

Still on track for Thursday ...

Outlook: Walker was well on his way to his third straight 30-homer campaign last year before an oblique injury sidelined him from July 29 to September 2, costing him over a month of the season. The 33 ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Houston Astros are “optimistic” that first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day in his recovery from a sore oblique muscle, manager Joe Espada ...