Of course, where some see a blessing, others may imply something less. With two straight playoff appearances and a roster largely in the prime of its collective life, expectations tend to change quickly. And in the case of the Texans, […]
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 […]
Houston, TX (Sports Network) – Houston Texans guard Wade Smith underwent knee surgery Tuesday morning. Texans coach Gary Kubiak said everything “went good,” but wouldn’t give a timetable for the 32-year-old veteran’s return. “We made a decision (Monday) night to […]
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – The Philadelphia Eagles, who have been hit hard by injuries to wide receivers this summer, acquired Jeff Maehl from the Houston Texans on Monday in exchange for offensive lineman Nate Menkin. Maehl played for Eagles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Texans snagged free agent linebacker Joe Mays on Tuesday. No terms of the deal were disclosed. Mays had his 2012 season with the Denver Broncos shortened due to a leg injury which landed […]
Houston, TX (Sports Network) – Marcus Camby is back with the Houston Rockets. Camby, who was previously acquired by Houston from the Portland Trail Blazers on March 15, 2012, was dealt to the New York Knicks in a sign-and-trade on […]