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Paulino throws well in simulated game
National News Source:Houston Astros News - about 3 hours ago
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Downs officially activated by Astros
National News Source:Houston Astros News - about 3 hours ago
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Astros notes: Paulino to throw today
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 4 03:49 AM EDT
Righthander Felipe Paulino, who has been on the disabled list since June, will throw a 40- to 45-pitch simulated game today at Chase Field. Manager Brad Mills said he hopes Paulino, who was 1-8 with a 4.40 ERA in 86 innings, can be back on the field before the season's end in some capacity.
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AL Notes: A-Rod, agent Boras part ways
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 4 02:35 AM EDT
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NL notes: Nationals' receives 8-game suspension
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 4 02:24 AM EDT
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Ojeda's sac fly lifts D'backs over Astros 4-3 (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - September 4 12:31 AM EDT
Pinch hitter Augie Ojeda hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to their eighth win in nine games, 4-3 over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Daniel Hudson pitched six effective innings, Aaron Heilman (5-5) allowed a hit in the eighth and Juan Gutierrez worked the ninth for his seventh save.... Read More »
Myers extends streak in loss to D-backs
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 4 12:30 AM EDT
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Astros fall 4-3 to Diamondbacks in series opener
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 4 12:28 AM EDT
Pinch-hitter Augie Ojeda’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday night scored Ryan Roberts to give the Diamondbacks a 4-3 win over the Astros at Chase Field, snapping Houston’s three-game win streak.
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College ball in Arizona binds Wallace, Mills
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 3 09:29 PM EDT
College ball in Arizona binds Wallace, Mills... Read More »
Pence struggling at the plate on the road
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 3 09:29 PM EDT
Pence struggling at the plate on the road... Read More »
Wallace happy to be playing back home
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 3 09:29 PM EDT
Wallace happy to be playing back home... Read More »
A-Rod confirms that he split from agent Boras
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 3 03:07 PM EDT
The New York Yankees slugger said Friday that he and Boras had "a good run," but he no longer needs some of the things he needed 20 years ago.
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Astros notes: Hats off to the starters
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 3 01:30 AM EDT
The strong starting pitching the Astros have shown in the last three weeks has been a key part of their recent success.
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Astros make presence felt in NL by playing spoiler role
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 3 01:30 AM EDT
To call the Astros a factor in the National League Central Division race is laughable until you broaden your definition of factor and stop laughing.
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Lyon goes from setting up to stepping up
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 2 08:14 PM EDT
Lyon goes from setting up to stepping up... Read More »
Carlos Lee is a much better player than he has shown this year for the Houston Astros
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - September 2 06:17 PM EDT
34-year old righty swinging LF Carlos Lee is having his worst season in the majors. Lee has played in 128 games for the Astros this season and he is 122 of 494 (.247 avg, .708 OPS) with 56 runs scored, 19 homers, 78 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. The Astros weren’t ready for [...]... Read More »
Astros outright Sampson to Triple-A
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 2 05:54 PM EDT
Astros outright Sampson to Triple-A... Read More »
Does another team have a Houston-type spoiler effort in them? (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - September 2 05:21 PM EDT
If this were a perfect world, the Houston Astros would be entering September with a slate full of important...... Read More »
Astros outright Sampson to Class AAA Round Rock
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 2 05:08 PM EDT
The reliever has three days to accept the outright assignment or become an unrestricted free agent.
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Astros honor Hamilton, 83, for 65 years in broadcasting
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 2 01:30 AM EDT
The Astros on Wednesday honored Milo Hamilton, who turns 83 today, for 65 years in broadcasting. Here are five memorable calls from his more than 50 years as an MLB voice
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Astros notes: Keppinger, Lindstrom return from DL
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 2 01:30 AM EDT
Infielder Jeff Keppinger and pitcher Matt Lindstrom each returned from stints the disabled list Wednesday.
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Morgan charges mound, sparks Nationals-Marlins brawl
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 1 10:35 PM EDT
BC-BBN-Nationals-Marlins Brawl,0242 Morgan charges mound, Nationals and Marlins brawl Eds: APNewsNow. MIAMI (AP) — Nyjer Morgan of the Washington Nationals has charged the mound after a pitch from Florida's Chris Volstad sailed behind him, setting off a wild brawl between the teams.
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Pence hits 3-run HR, Astros sweep slumping Cards (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - September 1 05:17 PM EDT
Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros completed a sweep of St. Louis with a 5-2 victory Wednesday, handing the slumping Cardinals their fifth straight defeat. The fading Cardinals, who have lost 13 of 16, began the day seven games behind first-place Cincinnati in the NL Central. Nelson Figueroa (4-2) pitched out of two bases-loaded jams and lasted five innings for the win.... Read More »
Astros keep rolling, sweep aside Cardinals
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 1 05:12 PM EDT
Just a week after sweeping the NL champion Phillies on the road, the Astros take three from the Cardinals, winning the final game 5-2
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Pence powers Astros past Cards
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 1 04:45 PM EDT
Pence powers Astros past Cards... Read More »
Esposito searching for elusive at-bat
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 1 02:45 PM EDT
Esposito searching for elusive at-bat... Read More »
Bogusevic ecstatic to get call
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 1 02:45 PM EDT
Bogusevic ecstatic to get call... Read More »
Astros honor broadcaster Hamilton
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 1 02:25 PM EDT
Astros honor broadcaster Hamilton... Read More »
Downs not available until Saturday
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 1 02:25 PM EDT
Downs not available until Saturday... Read More »
Lindstrom, Keppinger activated from DL
National News Source:Houston Astros News - September 1 02:25 PM EDT
Lindstrom, Keppinger activated from DL... Read More »
Francoeur traded to Rangers for playoff push
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 1 12:31 AM EDT
Francoeur traded to Rangers for playoff push
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Astros notes: Keppinger, Lindstrom to be activated
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - September 1 12:07 AM EDT
2 due back today The Astros expect to activate infielder Jeff Keppinger and pitcher Matt Lindstrom off of the disabled list on Wednesday. Both have been on the disabled list since Aug. 17 — Keppinger with sesamoiditis of the left big toe and Lindstrom with a back strain.
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Astros blank Cards again, 3-0 (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - August 31 10:45 PM EDT
Wandy Rodriguez pitched seven innings and three relievers completed the three-hit shutout as the Houston Astros again beat the slumping St. Louis Cardinals, 3-0 on Tuesday night. Hunter Pence drove in two runs in Houston's three-run fourth inning. The Cardinals were shut out for the second straight game after J.A.... Read More »
Strong pitching propels Astros past Cardinals 3-0
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 31 10:36 PM EDT
With a strong start by Wandy Rodriguez and a three-run fourth inning, the Astros won their second straight game over the Cardinals.
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Wandy hexes Cards to continue magical run
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 31 10:17 PM EDT
Wandy hexes Cards to continue magical run... Read More »
Astros inject youth into lineup with recalls
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 31 09:22 PM EDT
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Astros to send seven to Arizona Fall League
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 31 07:34 PM EDT
Astros to send seven to Arizona Fall League... Read More »
Bagwell reflects on trade to Astros
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 31 07:34 PM EDT
Bagwell reflects on trade to Astros... Read More »
Bogusevic heads list of September callups
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 31 07:34 PM EDT
Bogusevic heads list of September callups... Read More »
Cardinals website/Twitter compares lifeless loss to pigeon poop (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - August 31 10:20 AM EDT
The common lament of a pennant-race involved fan is that his team didn't give two, uh, well you knows...... Read More »
AL Notes: White Sox claim Manny off waivers
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 31 01:30 AM EDT
Chicago White Sox As expected, the team claimed 12-time All-Star OF Manny Ramirez on waivers from the Dodgers on Monday, hoping his bat can help it make a postseason push.
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Astros Notes: Manzella's rehab assignment pays off
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 31 01:30 AM EDT
Rehab stint pays off Some time on the shelf gave Astros rookie shortstop Tommy Manzella a chance to re-evaluate his approach at the plate and so far, it has paid dividends.
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Pitcher Quevedo from Astros' affiliate is a man in control
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 31 01:30 AM EDT
Jim Pankovits, the manager of the Astros' short-season Class A affiliate, was reading an article about Cliff Lee's incredible-going-on-historic walk rate when he realized he had someone in the same class on his Tri-City team. Carlos Quevedo, the ace of the staff, is 6-3 with a 3.29 ERA, having struck out 51 and walked just seven in 791⁄3 innings of work.
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NL Notes: Reds calling up Cuban pitcher Chapman
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 31 12:38 AM EDT
Atlanta Braves RHP Kenshin Kawakami is back with the team and is on standby pending a health update from RHP Derek Lowe. The team recalled Kawakami from Class AAA Gwinnett on Monday.
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Happ throws 2-hitter as Astros shut out Cards 3-0 (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - August 30 10:24 PM EDT
J.A. Happ threw a two-hitter and rookie Brett Wallace had a career-high three hits and drove in a run to help the Houston Astros beat the struggling St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Monday night. It was another tough loss for the Cardinals, who have dropped six of seven and entered the day five games behind Cincinnati in the NL Central race.... Read More »
Happ hurls 2-hit shutout in Astros' 3-0 win over Cardinals
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 10:15 PM EDT
Behind a nearly-flawless pitching performance by lefthander J.A. Happ, the Astros started their brief homestand against St. Louis with a 3-0 win over the Cardinals before 23,140 on Monday at Minute Maid Park.
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Happ shuts out Cards on two hits
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 30 10:10 PM EDT
Happ shuts out Cards on two hits... Read More »
Pearland Little Leaguers return home after World Series
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 09:03 PM EDT
The Pearland Little League All-Stars readily admit they're surprisingly eager to return to school. Their trip of a lifetime at the Little League World Series fell short of a title, but that hardly mattered as they prepared for the next stage of their lives.
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Roster won't expand fully right away
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 30 08:19 PM EDT
Roster won't expand fully right away... Read More »
Bourn shakes off leg injury to start
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 30 08:18 PM EDT
Bourn shakes off leg injury to start... Read More »
Progressing Paulino throws off mound
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 30 08:18 PM EDT
Progressing Paulino throws off mound... Read More »
Lindstrom feels better, eyes rehab outing
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 30 08:18 PM EDT
Lindstrom feels better, eyes rehab outing... Read More »
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 05:07 PM EDT
Back to frighten pitchers who haven’t seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White back to the playoffs.
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Ballpark Reviews: Minute Maid Park in Houston (Associated Content)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - August 30 04:15 PM EDT
Across the nation, there are currently 30 MLB stadiums in use, ranging from Miami to Seattle. Of those 30, I've personally attended eight different stadiums, and easily among my favorites is Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Minute Maid vs. Astrodome But out of those eight stadiums, what is it that makes Minute Maid park one of my favorites? First off, let me compare Minute Maid to the predecessor to Minute Maid Park. From 1965-1999 the Astrodome served as the Astros stadium, and as a visi... Read More »
Clemens pleads not guilty to charge of lying (The Canadian Press)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Houston Astros News - August 30 02:39 PM EDT
WASHINGTON - Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone.... Read More »
Clemens pleads not guilty in federal court
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 02:19 PM EDT
Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens said he didn't lie to Congress during a confrontational 2008 hearing over steroid use in baseball.
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Clemens pleads not guilty in federal court
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 02:08 PM EDT
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Astros notes: Lee making Wade proud
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 03:29 AM EDT
After Carlos Lee finished April hitting .183 with no home runs and five RBIs in 21 games, general manager Ed Wade wanted it known that he still expected his big left fielder to drive in 100 runs, as he's done each of the last five seasons, including three in Houston.
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Cardinals' Pujols in pursuit of the triple cown
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 01:36 AM EDT
The legend of Albert Pujols has grown larger in some places than in others, even outside St. Louis and the Cardinal red-soaked outposts across the South and Midwest.
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NL NOTES: Nationals' OF Morgan held out after incident
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 01:30 AM EDT
Atlanta Braves The team recalled LHP Mike Minor and optioned reliever Craig Kimbrel to Class AAA Gwinnett. Manager Bobby Cox extended his record for ejections with the 157th of his career and fourth of the season. Cincinnati Reds
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Armed with top lawyers, Clemens gets arraigned today
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 01:30 AM EDT
Michael Attanasio will join Houston lawyer Rusty Hardin in representing Roger Clemens when the baseball legend is arraigned in federal court on a six-count indictment of perjury, making false statements and obstruction of Congress.
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AL Notes: Manny expected to join White Sox
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 30 01:30 AM EDT
Baltimore Orioles 2B Julio Lugo left Sunday's game against the Angels in the first inning after a pickoff attempt hit him in the batting helmet, briefly leaving him on the ground and motionless.
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Japan takes Little League World Series title
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 29 06:01 PM EDT
Japan has ended the United States' five-year reign as Little League World Series champions.
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Lindstrom's bullpen session goes well
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 29 05:47 PM EDT
Lindstrom's bullpen session goes well... Read More »
Tight hamstring keeps Bourn day-to-day
National News Source:Houston Astros News - August 29 05:47 PM EDT
Tight hamstring keeps Bourn day-to-day... Read More »
White Sox retire slugger Frank Thomas' No. 35
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 29 04:20 PM EDT
The Chicago White Sox gave The Big Hurt a big honor on Sunday, retiring Frank Thomas’ number before their game against the New York Yankees.
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Astros' pitching streak ends in loss to Mets
Local News Source:chron.com Baseball - August 29 04:01 PM EDT
The Astros' streak of fine starting pitching came to an abrupt halt Sunday afternoon in a 5-1 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field.
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Wandy Rodriguez has been awesome lately for the Houston Astros
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 28 10:30 AM EDT
31-year old lefty starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez looked like he was sleepwalking for the first three months of the baseball season. But in July and August he has been on fire. Rodriguez has started 10 games the last two months for the Astros and he is 5-2 with a 2.00 ERA and a [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros claim Matt Downs off waivers
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 25 04:39 PM EDT
The Astros have claimed 26-year old righty swinging infielder Matt Downs off waivers from the Giants. Downs played in 29 games for the Giants this year and he is 19 of 78 (.244 avg, .690 OPS) with 6 runs scored, 1 homer and 7 RBIs. He has now played in 46 games in [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros place Jeff Keppinger on the D.L.
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 20 04:01 PM EDT
The Astros have placed starting 2B Jeff Keppinger on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured toe. Keppinger has played in 108 games this season for the Astros and he is 117 of 410 (.285 avg, .743 OPS) with 49 runs scored, 5 homers, 46 RBIs and 4 stolen bases. The Astros are [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros send Pedro Feliz to the Cardinals
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 19 03:06 PM EDT
The Astros have traded 35-year old righty swinging 3B Pedro Feliz and cash to the Cardinals for 25-year old righty reliever David Carpenter. Feliz was a total bust for the Astros this year. He played in 97 games for the Astros this year and he was 64 of 289 (.221 avg, .555 OPS) [...]... Read More »
The new guys have been so-so for the Houston Astros so far
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 19 11:07 AM EDT
23-year old lefty swinging 1B Brett Wallace, 27-year old lefty starting pitcher J.A. Happ and 25-year old righty reliever Mark Melancon have been so-so for the Astros. Wallace has played in 17 games for the Astros this year and he is 11 of 48 (.229 avg, .598 OPS) with 4 runs scored, 5 RBIs [...]... Read More »
Jason Castro is off to a slow start for the Houston Astros
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 19 11:03 AM EDT
23-year old lefty swinging catcher Jason Castro was the Astros’ #1 prospect coming into this season. But, he has been overmatched so far by major league pitching. Castro has played in 40 games for the Astros this year and he is 23 of 120 (.192 avg, .540 OPS) with 19 runs scored, 2 [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros place Matt Lindstrom on the D.L.
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 19 11:00 AM EDT
The Astros have placed 30-year old righty reliever Matt Lindstrom on the 15-day disabled list with back spasms. Lindstrom has pitched in 44 games (0 starts) for the Astros this year and he is 2-4 with 22 saves, a 4.15 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP. He has given up 54 hits and he [...]... Read More »
Nelson Figueroa will be joining the Astros starting rotation this weekend
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 12 07:05 PM EDT
36-year old righty Nelson Figueroa will be joining the starting rotation this weekend for the Astros. Wesley Wright failed and was sent to the minors. Figueroa has pitched in 8 games (0 starts) for the Astros this year and he is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP. He has [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros release Brad Thompson
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 7 09:24 AM EDT
The Astros have released 28-year old righty reliever Brad Thompson. Thompson pitched in 15 games (0 starts) in AAA-ball for the Astros this year and he was 1-1 with a 8.87 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP. He allowed a whopping 41 hits in only 23 1/3 innings in AAA so the Astros knew [...]... Read More »
Hunter Pence has been pretty steady for the Houston Astros in 2010
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 6 06:11 PM EDT
27-year old righty swinging outfielder Hunter Pence has been a light in the darkness for the Astros this year. He has played in 102 games for the Astros so far this year and he is 110 of 399 (.276 avg, .760 OPS) with 61 runs scored, 15 homers, 55 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros DFA Anderson Hernandez
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 3 08:34 PM EDT
The Astros have designated 27-year old switch hitting infielder Anderson Hernandez for assignment. He played in only six games for the Astros and he was 2 of 13 (.154 avg, .445 OPS) with 2 runs scored. The Astros needed Hernandez’ roster spot to activate Geoff Blum from the D.L. Blum has played [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros deal Tyler Lumsden to the Padres
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - August 2 06:16 PM EDT
The Astros have dealt 27-year old lefty starting pitcher Tyler Lumsden to the Padres for cash considerations. Lumsden pitched in 22 games (18 starts) in AA-ball for the Astros this year and he was 4-9 with a 3.97 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. He has pitched in 147 games (93 starts) in his [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros trade Lance Berkman to the Yankees
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 30 10:15 PM EDT
The Astros have traded 34-year old switch hitting 1B Lance Berkman and $4 million bucks to the Yankees for 25-year old righty reliever Mark Melancon and 21-year old switch hitting 2B/3B/SS Jimmy Paredes. Berkman played in 85 games for the Astros this season and he was 73 of 298 (.245 avg, .808 OPS) with [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros release Tommy Everidge
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 30 02:15 PM EDT
The Astros have released 27-year old righty swinging 1B Tommy Everidge. Everidge played in 95 games in AAA-ball this season and he was 90 of 360 (.250 avg, .733 OPS) with 45 runs scored, 12 homers and 50 RBIs. The Astros released Everidge because they needed his roster spot for Brett Wallace.
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The Houston Astros send Roy Oswalt to the Phillies
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 29 05:14 PM EDT
The Astros have traded 32-year old righty starting pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Phillies for 27-year old lefty starting pitcher J.A. Happ, 19-year old lefty swinging outfielder Anthony Gose and 19-year old switch hitting SS Jonathan Villar. Oswalt pitched in 20 games (all starts) for the Astros this season and he was 6-12 with [...]... Read More »
Chris Johnson has taken over at 3B for the Houston Astros
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 26 03:06 PM EDT
The Astros are looking smart for benching Pedro Feliz and bringing up Chris Johnson to start at 3B. Johnson has played in 33 games for the Astros this year and he is 35 of 111 (.315 avg, .832 OPS) with 14 runs scored, 3 homers, 17 RBIs and 1 stolen base. The only [...]... Read More »
Angel Sanchez is off to a good start with the Houston Astros
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 24 11:49 AM EDT
26-year old righty swinging shortstop Angel Sanchez is off to a good start for the Houston Astros. Sanchez has played in 15 games for the Astros this year and he is 17 of 52 (.327 avg, .798 OPS) with 4 runs scored and 4 RBIs. The Astros are hoping that Sanchez keeps up [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros release Ramon Vazquez
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 24 11:46 AM EDT
The Houston Astros have released 33-year old lefty swinging shortstop Ramon Vazquez. Vazquez played in 16 games in AAA-ball for the Houston Astros and he was 19 of 54 (.352 avg, .900 OPS) with 6 runs scored and 7 RBIs. I think they should have held onto Vazquez a little longer as the [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros DFA two pitchers
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 21 03:06 PM EDT
The Astros have designated 25-year old lefty starting pitcher Polin Trinidad and 30-year old righty reliever Gary Majewski for assignment. Polin Trinidad came into this season as the Astros’ #26 prospect according to Baseball America. Trinidad has pitched in 19 games (16 starts) in AAA-ball this year and he is 3-6 with a [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros claim two players off waivers
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 21 02:53 PM EDT
The Houston Astros have claimed 36-year old righty starter/reliever Nelson Figueroa and 27-year old switch hitting shortstop Anderson Hernandez off waivers. Figueroa pitched in 13 games (1 start) for the Phillies this year and he was 2-1 with 1 save, a 3.46 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. He has now pitched in 119 [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros might have a hard time dealing big pieces the next couple of weeks
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 20 06:16 PM EDT
Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman are the players worth the most on the open market for the Astros but they shouldn’t sell either of them for pennies on a dollar. That’s why I wouldn’t be surprised if they were both still on the Astros come August 1st. I would flip Brett Myers to [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros should consider giving a call to Jonah Bayliss
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 18 10:50 PM EDT
The Astros could use help in middle relief so maybe they should make a call to 29-year old righty reliever Jonah Bayliss who is pitching decent in AAA for them. Bayliss has pitched in 27 games (0 starts) this season in AAA-ball and he is 1-3 with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros DFA Casey Daigle
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 18 05:56 PM EDT
The Astros have designated 29-year old righty reliever Casey Daigle for assignment. Daigle pitched in 13 games (0 starts) for the Astros this season and he was 1-1 with a 11.32 ERA and a 3.00 WHIP. He has given up 25 hits in 10 1/3 innings this season for the Astros with 3 [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros place Brian Moehler on the D.L.
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 17 10:29 AM EDT
The Astros have placed 38-year old righty starting pitcher Brian Moehler on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury. Moehler has pitched in 20 games (8 starts) for the Astros so far this season and he is 1-4 with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP. He has given up 66 hits [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros had a first half to forget!
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 15 12:17 PM EDT
The Houston Astros are 36-53 on the season which has them in 5th place in the N.L. Central, 12.5 games behind the Reds. A lot of things have went sour for the Astros this sesaon, but not everything. Here is a look at some surprises and disappointments so far this season:
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The Houston Astros release Drew Meyer
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 13 08:24 AM EDT
The Astros have released 28-year old lefty swinging infielder Drew Meyer. Meyer played in 46 games in AAA-ball for the Astros this season and he was 35 of 145 (.241 avg, .691 OPS) with 15 runs scored, 2 homers, 13 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. With the shambles that the Astros’ infield is [...]... Read More »
Cesar Cedeno was one of the better players in Houston Astros’ history
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 10 01:47 PM EDT
Back in the days of the Houston AstroDome the Astros built their team on speed and Cesar Cedeno definitely fit that mold. From 1972-74, Cedeno had at least 22 homers and 55 stolen bases in each of those three years. Cedeno played 12 years for the Astros appearing in 1,512 games in which [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros are going to sell almost everything this month
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 6 09:52 PM EDT
The Astros are 32-51 on the season which has them in fifth place in the N.L. Central, 15.5 games behind the Reds. Make no mistake the Astros are going to try to remake their team this month and who could blame them. Looking towards the future I see the Astros putting Roy Oswalt, [...]... Read More »
Michael Bourn will be the only Houston Astros player in the All-Star Game
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 5 11:53 AM EDT
I was a little surprised that 27-year old outfielder Michael Bourn made the All-Star team over Roy Oswalt or Hunter Pence. But he is the best defensive outfielder and he’s the best base stealer on the N.L. roster. That makes Charlie Manuel’s decision make a little more sense. Bourn has played in [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros acquire Edwin Bellorin from the Royals
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 4 11:47 PM EDT
The Astros have acquired 28-year old righty swinging catcher Edwin Bellorin from the Royals for cash considerations. Bellorin has played in 38 games in AAA-ball this year and he is 21 of 130 (.162 avg, .415 OPS) with 6 runs scored and 4 RBIs. He has now played in 8 games in his [...]... Read More »
The Houston Astros place Geoff Blum on the D.L.
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 4 05:56 PM EDT
The Astros have placed 37-year old switch hitting infielder Geoff Blum on the 15-day disabled list with a elbow injury. Blum has played in 59 games this season for the Astros and he is 33 of 137 (.241 avg, .618 OPS) with 15 runs scored and 14 RBIs. The Astros have recalled 28-year [...]... Read More »
Jiovanni Mier is having a poor year in A-ball for the Houston Astros
Blogs Source:Houson Astros - July 3 03:18 PM EDT
19-year old righty swinging shortstop Jiovanni Mier came into this season as the Astros’ #2 rated prospect according to Baseball America. But he’s having a rough time in A-ball so far this season. He has played in 72 games in A-ball this year and he is 60 of 268 (.224 avg, .607 OPS) [...]... Read More »
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