Houston Astros
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Closer Brad Lidge retiring
Full Story: Closer Brad Lidge retiringCloser Brad Lidge, who recorded a perfect season for the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies, is quietly retiring, according to multiple reports. Lidge told… Full Story
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Phillies to trade for reliever Lopez
Full Story: Phillies to trade for reliever LopezPhiladelphia has worked out a trade that will bring Houston reliever Wilton Lopez to the Phillies in exchange for minor-league players, according to several reports.… Full Story
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Free agent Berkman awaits a contract offer
Full Story: Free agent Berkman awaits a contract offerLance Berkman plans to play baseball in 2013. The only hitch is finding a team willing to employ him. Berkman, a 36-year-old veteran who… 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 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