- At Jose Altuve’s request, the Astros switch leadoff hitters in search of a spark The New York Times
- Now in LF, Altuve asks off Astros’ leadoff spot ESPN
- Why is Altuve batting second? It’s about timing MLB.com
- Astros captain calls for lineup changes for key stars—including himself Chron
- Why is Astros’ Jose Altuve not hitting leadoff? It was his own suggestion. Houston Chronicle