Tag: Astros

Astros C Stassi placed on 7-day concussion DL

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Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Astros placed catcher Max Stassi on the 7-day concussion disabled list on Friday. The 22-year-old sustained a mild concussion on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch in the face during the eighth […]

Astros C Stassi has no facial fractures after being plunked

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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) – Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi suffered no serious damage after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday. Stassi was batting against Tanner Scheppers in the eighth inning of an eventual 5-4 Texas victory when he […]

Astros place Corporan on concussion DL

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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Astros have placed catcher Carlos Corporan on the 7-day concussion disabled list. Corporan was hurt during the third inning of Monday’s game against Texas after being struck in the mask by a foul […]

Rangers acquire Blackley from Astros

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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) – The Texas Rangers have acquired left-handed pitcher Travis Blackley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. Blackley, who was outrighted by the Astros on Saturday, went 1-1 with a 4.89 ERA in 42 […]

Rays acquire LHP Wright from Astros

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Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Tampa Bay Rays claimed relief pitcher Wesley Wright off waivers from the Houston Astros, both teams announced on Monday. The Astros will receive an undisclosed cash amount in exchange for Wright, who had been […]

Astros summon Peacock to start Minnesota finale

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Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) – The Houston Astros recalled pitcher Brad Peacock from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Sunday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old Peacock began the season in the club’s rotation, but a rough first month […]

O’s acquire Norris, place Hammel on DL

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Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) – The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitcher Bud Norris at the trade deadline and placed starter Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a right flexor mass strain. Baltimore took a leap and acquired Norris […]

Royals acquire Maxwell from Astros

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Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros Wednesday for pitcher Kyle Smith. The injury-riddled Maxwell is hitting .241 with two homers and eight RBI in 40 games this season. […]

Tigers pick up closer Veras from Houston

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Detroit, MI (Sports Network) – The Detroit Tigers may have found a solution for their unsettled closer role, acquiring Jose Veras from the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder Danry Vasquez and a player to be named later. Veras had […]

Astros designate Pena, Cedeno for assignment

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Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Astros designated infielders Carlos Pena and Ronny Cedeno for assignment following Sunday’s game against the Seattle Mariners. The 35-year-old Pena batted .209 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 85 games this […]