Chicago Cubs (48-34, first in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (49-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Saturday, 7:15 p.m.

HOUSTON — No path to everyday playing time seems to exist for Zach Dezenzo, prompting questions about a demotion he has done nothing to deserve. Dana Brown and Joe Espada have fielded those ...

Houston Astros' Zach Dezenzo (9) collides with Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez, right, while sliding into second for a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday ...

Zach Dezenzo represents a dilemma, a prospect who would benefit from regular playing time on a roster with no clear path to it. A reserve role is offering sporadic chances. On April 11, general ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they play the Philadelphia ...

Dezenzo’s only five outfield starts on record arrived for the 2022 Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a collegiate summer team in MLB’s Draft League. Zach Dezenzo, two years ago, in our league: 462 feet ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Scarcity spurred Zach Dezenzo’s introduction to the outfield last season. The Houston Astros’ lack of productive outfield options led to Dezenzo, one of their ...

Zach Dezenzo #9 runs to second base after hitting a double against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Globe Life Field on August 07, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

The Houston Astros may have a rookie problem—and it’s the good kind.. Utility man Zach Dezenzo wasn’t supposed to be more than a fill-in. Instead, he’s played his way into something bigger ...

Zach Dezenzo #18 of the Houston Astros looks on during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 17, 2024 ...

HOUSTON — Zach Dezenzo represents a dilemma, a prospect who would benefit from regular playing time on a roster with no clear path to it. A reserve role is offering ...