Houston Astros
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Astros working on ways to keep Gattis in lineup
Full Story: Astros working on ways to keep Gattis in lineupConsidering the return of incumbent catcher Jason Castro to the Houston Astros and the acquisition of well-regarded backstop Hank Conger, there was little reason to… Full Story
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RHP Hernandez signs with Astros
Full Story: RHP Hernandez signs with AstrosThe Houston Astros signed right-hander Roberto Hernandez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training on Thursday. The 34-year-old Hernandez pitched for the… Full Story
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RHP Vogelsong re-signs with Giants
Full Story: RHP Vogelsong re-signs with GiantsThe San Francisco Giants and free agent right-hander Ryan Vogelsong agreed on a one-year contract, according to reports Friday. The deal is pending a physical.… Full Story
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Cubs land OF Fowler for SP Straily, IF Valbuena
Full Story: Cubs land OF Fowler for SP Straily, IF ValbuenaOutfielder Dexter Fowler was traded from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dan Straily and infielder Luis Valbuena. Fowler,… Full Story
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Braves trade Gattis to Astros
Full Story: Braves trade Gattis to AstrosThe Atlanta Braves traded catcher/outfielder Evan Gattis to the Houston Astros, according to multiple reports Wednesday. The Braves will receive three minor league prospects —… Full Story
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C Conger goes to Astros in trade
Full Story: C Conger goes to Astros in tradeThe Houston Astros obtained catcher Hank Conger in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday for right-hander Nick Tropeano and minor league catcher… Full Story
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Astros oust Listach as third-base coach
Full Story: Astros oust Listach as third-base coachPat Listach will not be back next year as the Houston Astros’ third-base coach. The Astros let Listach know this week that he will not… Full Story
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Improving Astros boast solid core, new manager
Full Story: Improving Astros boast solid core, new managerHOUSTON — Somewhat lost amid the hoopla of the rightful celebration for second baseman Jose Altuve winning the first batting title in club history was… Full Story
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Season to remember for Astros’ Altuve
Full Story: Season to remember for Astros’ AltuveARLINGTON, Texas — Houston second baseman Jose Altuve has already had a season to remember. And it can only get better. The pint-sized infielder is… Full Story
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Astros keep taking small steps forward
Full Story: Astros keep taking small steps forwardHOUSTON — With their 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night, the Houston Astros improved to 27-27 since the All-Star break and inched… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros activate Justin Verlander to make Wednesday start
The Astros reinstated right-hander Justin Verlander from the 15-day injured list, in time for him to start Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Boston Red Sox… Full Story
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Full Story: Justin Verlander returns as Astros go for series win vs. Red Sox
As right-hander Ronel Blanco labored for 3 2/3 innings in the Houston Astros’ 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, the return of… Full Story
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Full Story: With help on the way, Astros look to top Red Sox again
Immediately after announcing that veteran right-hander Justin Verlander would return to the rotation for the first time in more than two months to start the… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will return from the injured list to start Wednesday’s series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox, Houston manager Joe Espada… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros recall 3B Trey Cabbage, option SS Pedro Leon
The Houston Astros recalled third baseman Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned shortstop Pedro Leon back to Triple-A. Cabbage, 27, played in 43… Full Story
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Full Story: Recently swept at home by Astros, Red Sox eye revenge
In advance of a critical three-game series starting Monday against the visiting Red Sox, Houston received exactly what it needed from starters Hunter Brown and… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ Framber Valdez aims to continue torrid stretch in matchup vs. White Sox
In addition to a 6-1 win Saturday over the Chicago White Sox that squared the three-game series, the host Houston Astros could get an additional… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros place RHP Ryan Pressly (back) on 15-day IL
The Houston Astros placed right-hander Ryan Pressly on the 15-day injured list due to a low back strain. The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros look to bounce back, start new streak vs. White Sox
The Chicago White Sox, after edging the host Houston Astros 5-4 on Friday to open a three-game weekend set, will look to seal their first… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros 3B Alex Bregman to miss weekend with elbow injury
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will miss all three games of a weekend home series against the Chicago White Sox with a right elbow… Full Story