Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:59:41 -0800

Houston Astros 3B Matt Dominguez is expected to see some playing time at first base this season, as a result of the team's recent acquisition of 3B Luis Valbuena. Manager A.J. Hinch still views Dominguez as a third baseman in the long run but wants him to learn how to play first base in order to increase his versatility and improve his odds of making the 25-man roster.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: Houston Chronicle - Evan Drellich

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:55:33 -0800

Houston Astros 3B Luis Valbuena will compete for the starting third base job in spring training this year, according to general manager Jeff Luhnow.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: ESPN.com

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:34:11 -0800

Chicago Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena was acquired by the Houston Astros in the deal that sent OF Dexter Fowler to the Cubs Monday, Jan. 19.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:07:41 -0800

Chicago Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena and SP Travis Wood avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deals Friday, Jan. 16. Valbuena will make $4.2 million in 2015, while Wood will make $5.685 million.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 07:27:42 -0700

Chicago Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena (illness) returned to the team's starting lineup Sunday, Aug. 17.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: Chicago Tribune - Mark Gonzales

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:49:15 -0700

Chicago Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena (illness) will not play Saturday, Aug. 16, because of an illness.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:32:56 -0700

Chicago Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena (illness) is not in the lineup Friday, Aug. 15, because he is battling a cold.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:18:41 -0700

Chicago Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena (abdomen) is starting Tuesday, June 3, after missing two games because of abdominal issues.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Tue, 13 May 2014 16:14:56 -0700

Chicago Cubs manager Rick Renteria said he will continue to mix and match 3Bs Luis Valbuena and Mike Olt at third base, with Olt facing more left-handers. Olt leads all National League rookies with eight home runs, but he's hitting only .187 and has 32 strikeouts in 91 at-bats. Renteria said there will be a day when Olt receives more regular playing time, though.

Fantasy Tip: Olt is a nice source of power, but his inconsistent playing time and low batting average hurts too much in mixed leagues. For now, consider Olt a nice power product in NL-only leagues.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:32:04 -0700

Chicago Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena is another candidate to hit in the leadoff spot this year after he set the tone with a long at-bat in the leadoff spot Tuesday, April 22. "His on-base percentage has been extremely high, especially against right-handed pitching," manager Rick Renteria said of Valbuena, who has a .420 on-base percentage against right-handed pitchers. "Yesterday, I think he set the tone. He fouled off a lot of pitches and got on base." 2B Emilio Bonifacio and OF Junior Lake have also been used at leadoff.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat