Goodyear, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Dan Johnson from the Houston Astros for a player to be named later or cash considerations on Thursday. Johnson, 35, was a non-roster invite to major league spring training, signing a […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros signed reliever Joe Thatcher to a minor league contract on Friday. Thatcher, 33, made a combined 53 appearances with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last season. The Angels acquired […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have signed veteran pitcher Roberto Hernandez to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to the team’s spring training camp. Hernandez went a combined 8-11 with a 4.10 earned run average over […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros avoided arbitration with infielder Marwin Gonzalez Friday by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract. Gonzalez, 25, was coming off a career season after setting personal highs with 103 games, 285 at-bats, a […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have acquired 19-year-old pitching prospect Akeem Bostick from the Texas Rangers in exchange for catcher Carlos Corporan. Corporan was designated for assignment on Tuesday after the Astros signed outfielder Colby Rasmus. Bostick was […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros signed free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus Tuesday to a one-year contract. Rasmus will reportedly make $8 million for the upcoming season, according to multiple reports. The 28-year-old batted .225 with 40 RBI and […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs filled a need for an experienced center fielder on Monday, acquiring Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros as part of a three-player trade. The Cubs sent infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro avoided salary arbitration Friday and agreed to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Castro, an All-Star in 2013 when he hit .276 with 18 homers, slumped to .222 with […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have agreed to terms with infielder/outfielder Chris Carter and catcher Carlos Corporan on contracts for the 2015 season, thus avoiding arbitration. Carter had a breakout season for the Astros in 2014, batting .227 […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros signed free agent shortstop Jed Lowrie to a three-year contract on Monday. The deal is reportedly worth $23 million and includes a club option for 2018. Lowrie, 30, batted .249 with six home […]