Infielder Shay Whitcomb was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land following Houston’s game Wednesday in a corresponding roster move ...

The Houston Astros have placed first baseman Christian Walker on paternity leave ahead of their series against the Cleveland ...

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Zack Short hit a walk-off RBI single in the 11th inning after Christian Walker tied it with a sacrifice fly and the Houston ...

Christian Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts this year. By Ronald Blum Published : Dec. 20, 2024 at 3:29 PM ...

As a first baseman, Christian Walker has a unique window into the thoughts of the baseball world. They’re fed to him directly from the sport’s best hitters each time one reaches base.

Walker’s salary and spot in the batting order magnify his woes, but it is disingenuous to blame him for Houston’s offensive shortcomings. Diaz has a .397 OPS after 54 at-bats.

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Credit: AP/Jeff Chiu By The Associated Press ...