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 RHP Justin Verlander scratched vs. Tigers
The Houston Astros scratched right-hander Justin Verlander from Saturday’s start against the Detroit Tigers due to an undisclosed reason. Rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (3-5, 5.33… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros release struggling slugger Jose Abreu
The Houston Astros released struggling slugger Jose Abreu from their major league roster on Friday. The former American League MVP is batting just .124 with… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros release struggling slugger Jose Abreu
The Houston Astros released struggling slugger Jose Abreu from their major league roster on Friday. The former American League MVP is batting just .124 with… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros, back from up-and-down road trip, take on Tigers
After a 3-3 road trip that included back-to-back, walk-off losses, the Houston Astros return home for a three-game weekend series against the Detroit Tigers that… Full Story
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Full Story: Aces duel as Giants, Astros conclude series
Two of the top pitchers in their respective leagues go head to head for the second consecutive season when Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros… Full Story
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Full Story: Bullpens could prove key to Astros-Giants series
Two teams concerned about the wear and tear on the bullpen hope to avoid another extra-inning affair when the Houston Astros get a rematch with… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros look to build up steam in series opener vs. Giants
Two teams hoping to continue an uphill climb into postseason contention square off when the Houston Astros make a rare trip to San Francisco to… Full Story
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Full Story: Hot Yainer Diaz, Astros seek sweep of Angels
Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz makes it clear that his focus is calling a good game for whichever pitcher is on the mound for the… Full Story
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Full Story: Angels’ hard-throwing Ben Joyce ready for chance against Astros
Much of the Los Angeles Angels’ struggles this season can be blamed on an inconsistent and ineffective bullpen, but the club hopes the recent promotion… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros OF Kyle Tucker (shin contusion) goes on IL
Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker, who was tied for second in the majors with 19 home runs before Friday’s games, was placed on the… Full Story