Houston Astros
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Amador working way into 1B competition
Full Story: Amador working way into 1B competitionJaphet Amador, who is expected to compete for the Houston Astros’ open first base job, is steadily working his way back into baseball shape after… Full Story
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Astros focusing on fundamentals
Full Story: Astros focusing on fundamentalsEven for the youngest team in baseball last year, the Houston Astros fell way short of major league expectations in terms of fundamentals. Whether it… Full Story
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Young Astros learning from the best
Full Story: Young Astros learning from the bestHouston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow takes special pride in having seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, 3,000-hit club member Craig Biggio and all-time… Full Story
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Report: Astros agree to terms with RHP Williams
Full Story: Report: Astros agree to terms with RHP WilliamsStarting right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Astros, MLBDailyDish.com reported Monday. The contract, pending a physical, has performance bonuses.… Full Story
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Berkman announces retirement
Full Story: Berkman announces retirementAfter years of dealing with knee problems over a 15-year major league career, Lance Berkman has decided to end his playing career, MLB.com reported Wednesday.… Full Story
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Nolan Ryan meets with Astros
Full Story: Nolan Ryan meets with AstrosHall of Famer Nolan Ryan talked with Houston Astros owner Jim Crane and several other front office officials on Tuesday, ESPN.com reported. Crane told the… Full Story
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Astros sign reliever Crain to bolster bullpen
Full Story: Astros sign reliever Crain to bolster bullpenAll-Star free agent right-handed reliever Jesse Crain agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Astros on Tuesday as the team continues to improve its… Full Story
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Astros, Feldman agree to $30 million deal
Full Story: Astros, Feldman agree to $30 million dealThe Houston Astros agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with right-hander Scott Feldman on Friday, according to multiple reports. The deal is pending a… Full Story
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Astros to host 2014 Civil Rights Game
Full Story: Astros to host 2014 Civil Rights GameMajor League Baseball announced Tuesday that the 2014 Civil Rights Game will be hosted by the Houston Astros on May 30 at Minute Maid Park.… Full Story
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Astros shake up coaching staff
Full Story: Astros shake up coaching staffAfter finishing the 2013 season with 111 losses and a 15-game losing streak, the Houston Astros made several changes on their coaching staff. Pitching coach… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros aim to ‘keep the line moving’ in rematch vs. Dodgers
With Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton each blasting a home run to spark a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of… Full Story
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Full Story: Dodgers aim to carry momentum on road into opener vs. Astros
The Los Angeles Dodgers capped a rousing start to the second half of the season on Thursday with a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco… Full Story
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Full Story: Hunter Brown, Astros attempt to cool Athletics’ bats
Houston right-hander Hunter Brown will attempt to continue his career-long dominance of a team he might have trouble recognizing when the visiting Astros seek to… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros, Athletics each looking for more from their first basemen
The spotlight will be on first base when the Houston Astros and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series on Tuesday night. On a night… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros out to continue dominance of A’s
Two teams looking to rebound from their first loss since returning from the All-Star break will kick off a three-game series Monday night when the… Full Story
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Full Story: Struggling Mariners turn to Bryan Woo in finale vs. Astros
The Seattle Mariners aren’t scheduled to send All-Star Logan Gilbert to the mound Sunday as they try to regain a share of the American League… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros aim to continue ascent at expense of scuffling Mariners
The Houston Astros are back in their customary spot atop the American League West. If only by the slimmest of margins. The Astros returned from… Full Story
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Full Story: Surging Astros, scuffling Mariners battle for AL West lead
A month ago, on June 18, the Houston Astros lost 2-0 to the lowly Chicago White to drop a season-worst 10 games back in the… Full Story
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Full Story: Rangers chase series victory in finale vs. Astros
Given the tenacity the Rangers showed on Saturday en route to a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the host Houston Astros, there can be… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros reclaim home-field advantage vs. Rangers, look for repeat
The Houston Astros have a ways to go to match their franchise-best 18-game win streak at Minute Maid Park, set in 2004. But with their… Full Story