Astros | Agree to terms with five
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:37:50 -0700

The Houston Astros have agreed to terms with Ps Enderson Franco, Alexander Martinez and Kilby Pena, and IFs Luca Martone and Yonathan Mejia, according to ESPN.com.

Astros | Shut out for second straight day
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:25:49 -0700

Janie McCauley, of The Associated Press, reports the Houston Astros were shut out for the second straight day Saturday, July 4.

Astros | Paulino suffers loss Friday
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:48:46 -0700

Houston Astros SP Felipe Paulino allowed nine runs (eight earned) on nine hits over two innings Friday, July 3, against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two, falling to 2-5 on the season.

Astros | W. Rodriguez beats San Diego for second time
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:24:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Wandy Rodriguez beat the San Diego Padres for the second time in as many starts this year, holding them to one run and seven hits in seven innings in a 7-2 win Thursday, July 2. He struck out five and walked two.

Astros | Blum homers, finishes with four RBIs in win
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:20:41 -0700

Houston Astros 3B Geoff Blum homered and finished with four RBIs Thursday, July 2, according to The Associated Press, as the Astros scored a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres.

Astros | Rodriguez earns seventh win Thursday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:09:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Wandy Rodriguez improved to 7-6 on the year after pitching seven innings Thursday, July 2, and allowing just one earned run to the San Diego Padres. Rodriguez walked two and gave up seven hits while striking out five.

Astros | Duran placed on DL
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:49:58 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros placed 2B German Duran (appendectomy) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, July 2.

Astros | Bourn leads National League in three categories
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:53:23 -0700

According to The Houston Chronicle, Houston Astros OF Michael Bourn leads the National League in steals (25), triples (six) and infield hits (20).

Astros | Pence sits Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:52:22 -0700

Houston Astros OF Hunter Pence sat out of the starting lineup Wednesday, July 1, against the San Diego Padres. According to The Houston Chronicle, OF Darin Erstad played in his place.

Astros | Moehler pitches six innings for victory
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:50:12 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros SP Brian Moehler needed 115 pitches to get through six innings Wednesday, July 1, and he ended up with four hits surrendered, four walks, a hit batsman and eight strikeouts. Those eight strikeouts were his most in four years and were part of a 7-1 win over the San Diego Padres.

Astros | Hitters get to Silva in rally
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:48:11 -0700

Houston Chronicle columnist Richard Justice reports the Houston Astros sent 10 men to the plate and scored six times in the fourth inning against San Diego Padres SP Walter Silva. The rally consisted of five singles, a walk, an error and three unearned runs, enough for Houston to score a 7-1 victory Wednesday, July 1.

Astros | Tejada unlikely to move to third
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com reports Houston Astros SS Miguel Tejada is unlikely to move to third base this season. General manager Ed Wade said, "We've never broached the subject with Miggy about moving. I'm sure if we asked him, he'd do it. Frankly, I think it's tough to ask a player to change positions in his free-agent season." Tejada has never played the position in the majors, but he filled in there for the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic.

Astros | Duran claimed off waivers
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:53:35 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Houston Astros claimed 2B German Duran (ribs) off waivers from the Texas Rangers Wednesday, July 1, according to a major league source. The Astros will place him on the disabled list and send him on a rehab assignment, then likely option him to the minors.

Astros | Berkman homers
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:43:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman hit his 17th homer Tuesday, June 30. He is 10-for-19 with three homers and nine RBIs in his last six games.

Astros | Hampton activated
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:16:36 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros activated SP Mike Hampton (groin) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 30.

Astros | Backe released
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:53:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros released SP Brandon Backe. The team is on the hook for the rest of his $1.55 million salary.

Astros | Wright optioned
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:53:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros optioned RP Wesley Wright to Triple-A Round Rock.

Astros | Will use a six-man rotation
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:53:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper will use a six-man starting rotation until the All-Star break.

Astros | Oswalt gets complete-game win
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:53:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt allowed a run on two hits and struck out eight in a complete-game win over the San Diego Padres Monday, June 29. He's now 4-4 with a 4.02 ERA.

Astros | Boone cleared to work out
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:59:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros IF Aaron Boone (heart) has been cleared to work out, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Astros | Tejada gets day off
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:18:07 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros SS Miguel Tejada received his second day off of the season Sunday, June 28.

Astros | Rotation news
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:12:11 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros SP Mike Hampton (groin) is due back Tuesday, June 30. SP Felipe Paulino will get another start, which means SPs Brian Moehler and Russ Ortiz are in danger of losing their spot in the rotation.

Astros | Berkman back in third hole
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:25 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman returned to the third spot in the order Sunday, June 28, for the first time since May 30. He finished 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly.

Astros | Blum activated from disabled list
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:53:57 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Houston Astros have activated 3B Geoff Blum (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list, according to Jason Grodsky of MLB.com. He is batting fifth Sunday, June 28, against the Detroit Tigers.

Astros | Paulino earns win Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:52:03 -0700

Houston Astros SP Felipe Paulino allowed one run on three hits over seven innings Saturday, June 27, against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out a career-high nine batters, improving to 2-4 on the season.

Astros | Maysonet optioned to Triple-A
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:24:20 -0700

The Houston Astros have optioned IF Edwin Maysonet to Triple-A Round Rock, according to Jason Grodsky of MLB.com.

Astros | Blum rehab update
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:44:49 -0700

Updating previous reports, Houston Astros 3B Geoff Blum (hamstring) was hitless in three at-bats Thursday, June 25, during the first game of a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock, according to The Associated Press. Blum had a double Friday, June 26.

Astros | Mier assigned to rookie ball
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:33:57 -0700

Updating previous reports, Houston Astros SS Jiovanni Mier has been assigned to the organization's rookie league team, according to The Associated Press.

Astros | Hampton expected to start Tuesday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:32:18 -0700

Houston Astros SP Mike Hampton (groin) is scheduled to start Tuesday, June 30, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press.

Astros | Backe designated for assignment
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:30:51 -0700

The Houston Astros have designated RP Brandon Backe for assignment, according to The Associated Press.

Astros | Sampson records win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:28:56 -0700

Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson retired the only batter he faced Friday, June 26, against the Detroit Tigers, to record his fourth victory of the season, according to The Associated Press.

Astros | Hawkins earns save Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:28:41 -0700

Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins earned his 10th save of the season Friday, June 26, against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he allowed one hit.

Astros | Paulino activated
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:04:45 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros activated SP Felipe Paulino (groin) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 26.

Astros | Castro, Lo to play in Futures Game
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:08:00 -0700

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros C Jason Castro and P Chia-Jen Lo will play in the Futures Game.

Astros | Valverde records save Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:21:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros RP Jose Valverde threw a perfect ninth inning to record his sixth save of the year Thursday, June 25.

Astros | Berkman homers twice Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:13:26 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman hit two home runs and knocked in four runs to become the third player in franchise history to reach 1,000 RBIs Thursday, June 25.

Astros | Backe could start Saturday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:58:07 -0700

Zachary Levine, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Brandon Backe will be held out of the games Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, in case he is needed to start the game Saturday, June 27.

Astros | Paulino on track to start Saturday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:54:39 -0700

Zachary Levine, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Felipe Paulino (groin) is scheduled to come off the disabled list and start Saturday, June 27. He said he is not worried that he felt a little tightness in his groin Thursday, June 25.

Astros | Hampton to throw simulated game
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:16:27 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Zachary Levine reports Houston Astros SP Mike Hampton (groin) will throw a simulated game Friday, June 26.

Astros | Blum to begin rehab assignment Thursday
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:29:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros 3B Geoff Blum (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock Thursday, June 25. He should be ready to come off the disabled list by Sunday, June 28.

Astros | Oswalt strikes out eight Wednesday
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:29:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt gave up one run in six innings while striking out eight in a no-decision against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, June 24.

Astros | Agree to deal with Mier
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:18:59 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros agreed to a deal with SS Jiovanni Mier, their top draft pick, Wednesday, June 24. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Astros | Talks still ongoing with first-round pick
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:48:33 -0700

Zachary Levine, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros are still engaged in contract talks with SS Jiovanni Mier, their first-round draft pick.

Astros | Brocail hoping to return around the break
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:19:23 -0700

Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros RP Doug Brocail (hamstring) is hoping to return around the All-Star break.

Astros | Paulino update
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:17:26 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros P Felipe Paulino (groin) threw a three-inning simulated game Tuesday, June 23, and could return as early as Saturday, June 27.