Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros on Tuesday acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler and a player to be named later from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Brandon Barnes and pitcher Jordan Lyles. “One of our goals this offseason […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros ownership group, led by Jim Crane, has filed a lawsuit against former owner Drayton McLane, Comcast and NBC Universal, accusing fraud and civil conspiracy. Crane is also accusing McLane of breach of contract […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have been selected to host the Civil Rights Game next season. The Astros and Baltimore Orioles will play in the contest on May 30, 2014 at Minute Maid Park. “I am pleased […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have claimed pitcher Darin Downs off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Downs, 28, posted a 4.84 ERA in 29 relief appearances with the Tigers last season, striking out 37 in his 35 1/3 […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have named former major league left-hander Brent Strom pitching coach, his second stint with the team in that position. Pat Listach has been hired as first base coach, Craig Bjornson as bullpen coach […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have declined the 2014 contract option on pitcher Philip Humber. Humber, who tossed the 21st perfect game in major league history two Aprils ago with the White Sox, struggled mightily with the Astros […]
Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Astros placed catcher Jason Castro on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, officially ending his breakout 2013 season. Castro, the Astros’ lone representative at this year’s All-Star Game, has played in just two games […]
Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Astros activated outfielder J.D. Martinez from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Martinez has been sidelined since June 27 with a sprained left wrist. The 25- year-old […]
Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – Houston Astros pitcher Paul Clemens, who was slated to take the mound in Sunday’s finale against the Oakland Athletics, has been scratched due to a blister. Lucas Harrell took the mound, but was battered to […]
Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Astros acquired catcher Matt Pagnozzi from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for cash considerations. Pagnozzi, who hasn’t played a regular season game since 2011, will be active for Tuesday night’s game against the […]