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: Angels look to shut down Kyle Tucker, Astros
Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker showed Sunday how unflappable he’s been this season. After striking out in each of his first three at-bats, he… Full Story
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Full Story: Young Angels showing promise vs. Astros
Perhaps the most notable footnote from the four home runs the Los Angeles Angels hit in their 9-7, come-from-behind, series-opening road victory over the Houston… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ outfielders producing at plate ahead of opener vs. Angels
For the bulk of the season’s opening month, the Houston Astros were getting little production from their outfield, excluding right fielder Kyle Tucker, who is… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ outfielders producing at plate ahead of opener vs. Angels
For the bulk of the season’s opening month, the Houston Astros were getting little production from their outfield, excluding right fielder Kyle Tucker, who is… Full Story
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Full Story: Brewers seek series win against Astros after making a ‘statement’
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras called it one of the best at-bats of his career. Facing the Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander with two on and… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros face Brewers, look to extend winning streak
When Houston general manager Dana Brown recently dismissed the notion of the struggling Astros being sellers at the trade deadline, his premise was grounded in… Full Story
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Full Story: Streaking Astros open set with hard-hitting Brewers
Even with an outfield featuring three regulars — rookie Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick — each sporting a sub-100 adjusted OPS, the Milwaukee… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros trade RHP Brandon Bielak to A’s for cash
The Houston Astros dealt right-hander Brandon Bielak to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment on Saturday to make… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros turn to Cristian Javier in bid for 4-game sweep of A’s
The objective was clear for left-hander Framber Valdez on the heels of a pair of victories that required the Houston Astros to utilize their bullpen… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros starter Ronel Blanco suspended for foreign substance
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Ronel Blanco has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended 10 games for a violation of rules governing foreign substances, Major… Full Story