Kissimmee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Alex Presley off waivers from the Minnesota Twins Thursday in an effort to bolster their bench depth for the upcoming season. Presley hit .276 with three home runs and 15 RBI […]
The Astros greeted their shift from National League to American League in milestone fashion in 2013, though establishing a record for most losses in a season – 111, breaking the record of 107 set in the final NL year – […]
Kissimmee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros released veteran infielder Cesar Izturis among four roster moves announced by the team on Monday. The 13-year major leaguer was attempting to earn a spot as a non-roster invitee and hit .269 with […]
Kissimmee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros released outfielder J.D. Martinez on Saturday. Martinez, who was vying for a spot in left or right field, hit .167 with one RBI in 14 games this spring. The 26-year-old Martinez spent parts […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Texans signed free-agent safety Kendrick Lewis Friday, with the Houston Chronicle reporting the deal to be a one-year contract. A fifth-round choice of Kansas City in the 2010 draft, Lewis started 50 games during […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Texans signed defensive lineman Jerrell Powe on Tuesday. Powe spent his first three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and appeared in two games, including his first career start, last season while recording two […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Texans released tight end Owen Daniels and cornerback Brice McCain on Tuesday The moves will save the Texans $5.4 million under the salary cap, according to the Houston Chronicle. Daniels played in five games […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and Houston Rockets guard James Harden were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the period ending March 9. The Knicks were 3-1 behind […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Washington Wizards guard John Wall and Houston Rockets guard James Harden were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, from games played between Feb. 24-March 2. The Wizards were 3-0 last […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Kevin McHale of the Houston Rockets have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for February. Spoelstra guided the Heat to a league-best 9-1 record during February, […]