Houston Astros
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Astros tolerate Carter’s K’s in exchange for homers
Full Story: Astros tolerate Carter’s K’s in exchange for homersNEW YORK — Houston Astros manager Bo Porter concedes watching designated hitter Chris Carter strike out multiple times in a game can definitely test his… Full Story
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Astros’ Springer aims to keep DL stint brief
Full Story: Astros’ Springer aims to keep DL stint briefOAKLAND, Calif. — Houston Astros rookie center fielder George Springer tried to play through a painful injury to his left quadriceps, hoping it would heal… Full Story
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Astros 3, Athletics 2 (12 innings)
Full Story: Astros 3, Athletics 2 (12 innings)OAKLAND, Calif. — Left fielder L.J. Hoes lined a tie-breaking solo home run with one out in the top of the 12th inning, and the… Full Story
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MLB first-half MVPs
Full Story: MLB first-half MVPsThe list of players who were the most valuable on their team through the first half of the 2014 baseball season includes usual suspects such… Full Story
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MLB Fantasy Scoop: Prospect Watch
Full Story: MLB Fantasy Scoop: Prospect WatchToday the Heavy Hitters blog will analyze some of the top prospects in baseball. First, we will look at some prospects that have had a… Full Story
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Astrso’ inner-office database suffers security breach
Full Story: Astrso’ inner-office database suffers security breachHOUSTON — The Astros on Monday acknowledged that an inner-office database called “Ground Control” was illegally hacked by an external source, with the contents from… Full Story
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Astros call up RHP Veras
Full Story: Astros call up RHP VerasThe Houston Astros called up right-hander Jose Veras from Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated for assignment veteran right-hander Kyle Farnsworth on Thursday. Veras, who was… Full Story
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Astros’ top prospect Correa out for season
Full Story: Astros’ top prospect Correa out for seasonHOUSTON — Shortstop Carlos Correa, the Houston Astros’ No. 1 prospect, underwent arthroscopic surgery to correct a fractured right fibula on Wednesday and will miss… Full Story
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Astros’ Carter showing off prodigious power
Full Story: Astros’ Carter showing off prodigious powerHOUSTON — Given his penchant to swing and miss with stunning regularity, Astros designated hitter Chris Carter appears destined to provide more random stretches of… Full Story
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Astros reliever Sipp lines up in right field
Full Story: Astros reliever Sipp lines up in right fieldPHOENIX — The Houston Astros’ bullpen was taxed. The Arizona Diamondbacks had a stretch of five left-handed hitters in seven spots in the batting. There… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros 3B Alex Bregman to miss weekend with elbow injury
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is likely to miss all three games of a weekend home series against the Chicago White Sox with a… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros aim to continue hot streak at home against White Sox
After stumbling through their most recent homestand, winning just four of nine games, the Houston Astros have reversed course and are riding a red-hot streak… Full Story
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Full Story: Surging Astros have sights on series sweep vs. Rays
The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays have help on the way, but one of the clubs needs it more than the other. Houston, after… Full Story
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Full Story: Rays look to slow surging Astros
The cities keep changing for the Houston Astros, but one thing remains the same: The first-place club in the American League West just keeps winning.… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ Framber Valdez looks for another big outing at Rays
Left-hander Framber Valdez, who was one out away from tossing his second career no-hitter in his latest start, will be back on the mound when… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros RHP Justin Verlander pleased with three-inning rehab outing
Houston Astros star Justin Verlander took another step toward returning to the majors with a 52-pitch rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday night.… Full Story
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Full Story: Red Sox pitches look to keep ball in park vs. Astros
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they face the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday. A major part of… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) set for rehab outing
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander was sent on a rehab assignment and will make a start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday. On the injured… Full Story
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Full Story: Out of slump, Astros aim to keep rolling against Red Sox
The Houston Astros will look to extend their winning streak to four on Saturday when they face the host Boston Red Sox for the second… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros ace Justin Verlander (neck) scheduled for rehab start
Houston Astros ace right-hander Justin Verlander is slated to make a rehab start Saturday at Triple-A Sugar Land as he continues his recovery from neck… Full Story