What makes Jose Altuve the ultimate good guy

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View in browser FALL SALE! Unlimited Digital Access: 6 Months for 99¢. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top sports stories around Houston today: Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer The ultimate good guy Many of Jose Altuve's current and former teammates laud the personality, encouraging nature, and playful but calming presence of the star second baseman, who just produced one of his best seasons.   A new team. TBS analyst Curtis Granderson says the current Astros shouldn't be lumped in with the 2017 team's sign-stealing controversy, citing the leadership of manager Dusty Baker.    Houston at Memphis: 5 things to watch UH plays a Memphis team that's currently on a four-game win streak and first place in AAC at 2-0.    The right scuff: How Mike Redman prepares footballs for Texans Equipment manager smooths and sheens the footballs used for field goals and kickoffs to aid in distance and accuracy.   Rockets vs. Raptors: What to watch as Jabari Smith Jr. is out Houston will be without Jabari Smith Jr. and Eric Gordon in second preseason game, so it will be a chance to see different rotations.   Robertson: Houston football fans have seen worse than '22 Texans Putting the Houston sports scene in perspective through 50 years of losses (and a few wins.)   Greg Rajan Texas Sports Nation editor greg.rajan@chron.com Sponsored Content   Shopping Target's holiday Deal Days are coming even earlier this year Here's hoping you've got your holiday budget already sorted out.   Shopping Elevate the ambience of any room with a $12 set of wireless puck lights Set the mood.   FALL SALE: Get 6 Months for 99¢ Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications