Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros announced Friday that pitchers Mark Appel and Raul Valdes have undergone successful surgeries. Appel had an appendectomy and Valdes is coming off arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. The former is expected to […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Lance Berkman announced his retirement on Wednesday, closing the books on a 15-year career. “It doesn’t make sense to play in the physical condition I’m in,” Berkman said to MLB.com. “I’m not going to keep trying […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros agreed to one-year contracts with catcher Jason Castro and infielder/outfielder Jesus Guzman Friday, avoiding arbitration with both first-year eligible players. Terms of the deals were not released. Castro enjoyed a breakout season in […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have agreed to terms with pitcher Jesse Crain on a one-year contract. The White Sox traded Crain to Tampa Bay in late July, but he did not appear in a game for the […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have acquired first baseman/outfielder Jesus Guzman from the San Diego Padres in exchange for infielder Ryan Jackson. Guzman, 29, hit .226 with nine home runs and 35 RBI in 126 games last season […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros and veteran relief pitcher Matt Albers agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The deal includes a club option for the 2015 season. Albers spent last season in Cleveland, where he went 3-1 […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros and veteran relief pitcher Matt Albers have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract. Multiple media outlets, including the Houston Chronicle, reported the deal for Albers, who was originally drafted by the Astros in […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros acquired right-hander Anthony Bass from the San Diego Padres in a trade that didn’t immediately involve any other players. In the deal, announced Wednesday, the Astros will send either a player to be […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros signed reliever Chad Qualls to a two-year contract on Saturday. The deal also includes a club option for 2016. “Improving our bullpen is a top priority this offseason,” said Astros GM Jeff Luhnow. […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have added a veteran arm to their rotation, agreeing to terms with free-agent pitcher Scott Feldman on a three-year deal worth $30 million. “We wanted an experienced starter to anchor our pitching staff,” […]