Astros go for four straight in opener against LA
(Thu, 24 May 2012 01:55:00 -0400)
The Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw and the Astros' Lucas Harrell are just about dead-on reflectors of their teams' performance through approximately the first fourth of the 2012 season. The two pitchers meet in the series opener on Friday.

Martinez, Wandy fuel Astros in sweep of Cubs
(Thu, 24 May 2012 00:55:00 -0400)
A stellar performance from starter Wandy Rodriguez and a well-placed two-run triple from J.D. Martinez propelled the Astros to a 5-1 victory and a sweep of the Cubs on Wednesday.

Astros, Budweiser partner to aid military families
(Wed, 23 May 2012 20:30:40 -0400)
The Astros and Budweiser announced a program on Wednesday that will help fund scholarships for families for U.S. military personnel killed or disabled while serving their country.

Schafer misses Cubs finale with toe injury
(Wed, 23 May 2012 20:30:39 -0400)
Astros center fielder Jordan Schafer, who is nursing a lower leg strain, missed Wednesday's series finale against the Cubs after a having procedure done on his right toe.

Biggio happy to continue role with Astros
(Wed, 23 May 2012 20:30:38 -0400)
Craig Biggio, the Astros' all-time hits leader who's eligible for Hall of Fame induction next year, said Wednesday he's looking forward to continuing his role as a special adviser to general manager Jeff Luhnow.

Cut4: Luhnow scans tickets | Soldier surprises family
(Wed, 23 May 2012 01:09:41 -0400)


Solid Happ, timely hitting give Astros victory
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:44:00 -0400)
J.A. Happ delivered his second consecutive strong outing, holding the Cubs to five hits and one run in six innings, and J.D. Martinez delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning to send the Astros to a 2-1 win at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday.

Johnson ejected after slamming helmet
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:42:00 -0400)
Astros third baseman Chris Johnson was ejected in the fourth inning of Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cubs after slamming his helmet following a close call at first base.

Mills continues to tinker with different lineups
(Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:00 -0400)
Through the first 43 games of the season, manager Brad Mills has used 35 different lineups. The last time Mills used the same lineup on back-to-back days was April 22-23.

Johnson recognizes kids for recycling efforts
(Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:00 -0400)
Third baseman Chris Johnson, the Astros' Play Green ambassador, visited Landrum Middle School on Tuesday to recognize a class for its recycling efforts.

Astros trying to get a feel for Maxwell's abilities
(Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:00 -0400)
Astros manager Brad Mills said he's still trying to get a firm grasp on what outfielder Justin Maxwell is capable of doing, considering he only had 273 career Major League at-bats entering Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Luhnow discusses Draft in online chat
(Tue, 22 May 2012 13:15:00 -0400)
Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow chatted with Fans live from Minute Maid Park during the Astros victory over the Cubs on Monday.

Dierker, Fastaia to represent Astros at Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:40:00 -0400)
Larry Dierker and Astros part-time scout Ed Fastaia, a former New York firefighter who was a first-responder on 9/11, will be representing the team during the first day of the First-Year Player Draft, June 4, in Secaucus, N.J.

Villar matches career high with four hits for Hooks
(Tue, 22 May 2012 01:03:45 -0400)


Norris, Astros cruise past Cubs after big blasts
(Tue, 22 May 2012 01:01:00 -0400)
Jason Castro and Chris Johnson slugged three-run homers and Bud Norris tossed seven shutout innings as the Astros cruised to an 8-4 victory over the Cubs at Minute Maid Park on Monday.

Cut4: Honorary Bat Girl recognized for her strength
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:54:19 -0400)


Del Rosario brought up from Triple-A
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400)
The Astros recalled right-handed relief pitcher Enerio Del Rosario from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and will carry eight relievers until they recall Jordan Lyles for a start next Monday in Colorado.

Galarraga signs Minor League deal with Astros
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400)
Armando Galarraga, the pitcher who was denied a perfect game two years ago when umpire Jim Joyce missed a call at first base that would have been the final out, has signed a Minor League contract with the Astros.

Schafer ready to return to on-field action
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400)
The lower leg muscle strain that kept Astros center fielder Jordan Schafer out of Sunday's game against the Rangers had improved so much Monday he was available to play, but he wasn't in the starting lineup for the opener against the Cubs.

Brian McTaggart's MLBlog
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:51:53 -0400)