Tag: Astros

Astros activate Bass

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros activated pitcher Anthony Bass from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. Bass has been on the DL since May 11 because of a right intercostal strain. Bass has a record of 1-0 with […]

Astros place Fowler on DL

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros placed outfielder Dexter Fowler on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday due to a strained right intercostal. The move is retroactive to June 27. Fowler, 28, has missed the last four games due […]

Astros designate Williams for assignment

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have designated relief pitcher Jerome Williams for assignment following another shaky outing in Monday’s 10-4 loss to Seattle. Houston, which signed Williams to a $2.1 million deal in February, now has 10 days […]

Astros acknowledge trade leaks

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros acknowledged Monday they were victimized by hackers who accessed their servers for proprietary information, including talk about possible trades. The team’s comments came after Deadspin.com published some of the leaked information in a […]

Astros’ Keuchel scratched from start

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel will not make his scheduled start Saturday against the Detroit Tigers due to inflammation in his left wrist. Brett Oberholtzer will be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take the place […]

Astros call up Veras

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros called up pitcher Jose Veras from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. The Astros signed Veras to a minor league contract on June 15. The right- hander tossed […]

Astros’ prospect Correa out for season

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Houston Astros minor league shortstop Carlos Correa, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft, will miss the remainder of the 2014 season due to a fractured right fibula he suffered this […]

Astros ink Jose Veras, put Fields on DL

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have agreed to terms with pitcher Jose Veras on a minor league contract. Also on Sunday, the Astros placed pitcher Josh Fields on the 15-day disabled list with soreness in his right forearm […]

Astros’ Springer tabbed AL Rookie of the Month

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Houston Astros right fielder George Springer was named the top rookie in the American League for the month of May. Springer has been a beacon of hope for the lowly Astros this season, and earned […]

Astros lock up prospect Singleton

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Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – When Jon Singleton makes his major league debut on Tuesday, he’ll be doing so with a new contract in hand. The Houston Astros announced Monday that the team has agreed to terms on an unprecedented five-year […]