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 promoting P Jake Bloss to make MLB debut on Friday
The Houston Astros will call up Double-A right-hander Jake Bloss to make his major-league debut on Friday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, manager Joe Espada… Full Story
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Full Story: Reports: Astros promoting P Jake Bloss from Double-A
The Houston Astros will call up Double-A right-hander Jake Bloss to start Friday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, multiple outlets reported Thursday. It’s an aggressive… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros seek another strong start on mound vs. White Sox
Nearly three months into the season, the Houston Astros are in an unfamiliar spot. Nine games behind the American League West-leading Seattle Mariners, Houston might… Full Story
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Full Story: White Sox turn to Garrett Crochet in bid to win series against Astros
Solid starting pitching continues to be a recent strength for the Chicago White Sox despite a major-league worst 54 losses. The White Sox will turn… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros place RHP Justin Verlander (neck) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to neck discomfort. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was scratched… Full Story
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Full Story: Help coming for Houston as Astros visit White Sox
The Houston Astros have won three of their past four series entering the opener of a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox on… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros to delve into pitching depth in series finale vs. Tigers
The Houston Astros scratched veteran right-hander Justin Verlander from his scheduled start on Saturday, continuing the season-long injury issues with their rotation. Verlander has experienced… Full Story
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Full Story: Spencer Arrighetti, Astros take aim at Tigers
Following the release of veteran first baseman Jose Abreu earlier on Friday, the Houston Astros needed a positive development, something that actually resembled the win… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) scratched vs. Tigers
The Houston Astros scratched right-hander Justin Verlander from Saturday’s start against the Detroit Tigers due to neck discomfort. Verlander (3-2, 3.95 ERA) has been dealing… Full Story
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Full Story: Spencer Arrighetti, Astros take aim at Tigers
Following the release of veteran first baseman Jose Abreu earlier on Friday, the Houston Astros needed a positive development, something that actually resembled the win… Full Story