Astros | Jordan Lyles to start second game Monday

Sun, 27 May 2012 17:23:53 -0700

The Houston Astros will recall SP Jordan Lyles from Triple-A Oklahoma City in order for him to start the second game of a doubleheader Monday, May 28.

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Astros | Two options to start second game Monday

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:27:23 -0700

Houston Astros SPs Jordan Lyles and Aneury Rodriguez are candidates to start the second game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies Monday, May 28.

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Astros | Fernando Abad placed on DL

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:41:51 -0700

The Houston Astros have placed RP Fernando Abad (side) on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right side. In a corresponding move, the team purchased the contract of SP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Astros | Wesley Wright tagged with loss Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:46:55 -0700

Houston Astros RP Wesley Wright (0-1) allowed one run without recording an out in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, May 26.

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Astros | Bud Norris struggles against Dodger hitting

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:34:04 -0700

Houston Astros SP Bud Norris needed 116 pitches to get through 4 2/3 innings Saturday, May 26, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He allowed three runs on eight hits and four walks, raising his ERA for the month from 0.35 to 1.17, but did not get the decision.

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Astros | Jobduan Morales to report to extended spring training

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:13:36 -0700

Houston Astros C Jobduan Morales is expected to report to extended spring training in Kissimmee, Fla. before receiving his season assignment.

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Astros | Jobduan Morales acquired from Miami

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:30:37 -0700

The Houston Astros have traded OF Justin Ruggiano to the Miami Marlins in exchange for C Jobduan Morales.

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Astros | Jordan Schafer sits out Friday's game

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:08:21 -0700

Updating previous reports, Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (toe) did not play against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, May 25, because of residual swelling in his right big toe.

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Astros | Brett Myers earns save Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:08:16 -0700

Houston Astros RP Brett Myers earned his 12th save of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, May 25. He allowed one hit over one scoreless inning, with no walks and two strikeouts.

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Astros | Lucas Harrell earns win Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:06:51 -0700

Houston Astros SP Lucas Harrell (4-3) allowed one run on five hits over 7 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, May 25, with three walks and no strikeouts.

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Astros | J.D. Martinez breaking out

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:58:10 -0700

Houston Astros OF J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs Wednesday, May 23.

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Astros | Scheduled to work out Carlos Correa

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:21:19 -0700

The Houston Astros are scheduled to work out Puerto Rico Baseball Academy IF Carlos Correa in the next few days. Correa is expected to be chosen in the first 10 picks of the 2012 MLB Draft.

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Astros | Jordan Schafer undergoes procedure on toe

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:33:47 -0700

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (toe) underwent a procedure to remove part of the toenail on his right big toe because the toe was swollen and had become infected. The injury occurred a few days ago when he fouled a ball off his foot.

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Astros | Diory Hernandez released

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:08:38 -0700

The Houston Astros released INF Diory Hernandez Wednesday, May 23.

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Astros | Jordan Schafer day-to-day

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:58:40 -0700

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (toe) had a flare-up of the toe injury he suffered in the series against the Texas Rangers, and he's meeting with a doctor Wednesday, May 23. The team is listing him as day-to-day, but he might be available to play Wednesday.

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Astros | Craig Biggio hired

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:55:33 -0700

The Houston Astros hired former 2B Craig Biggio as a special assistant to the general manager.

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Astros | J.D. Martinez in lengthy slump

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:14:32 -0700

Houston Astros OF J.D. Martinez is 6-for-50 this month to drop his average from .282 to .219.

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Astros | Chris Johnson ejected

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:06:55 -0700

Houston Astros 3B Chris D. Johnson was ejected Tuesday, May 22, after slamming his batting helmet to the ground after what he felt were two poor calls by the umpiring crew.

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Astros | Jordan Schafer back in lineup

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:39:34 -0700

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (leg) is back in the lineup Tuesday, May 22, after dealing with a muscle strain in his lower leg. He's hitting eighth in the lineup against a left-handed starter.

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Astros | Enerio Del Rosario recalled

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:15:42 -0700

The Houston Astros recalled RP Enerio Del Rosario Monday, May 21.

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Astros | Bud Norris continues dealing

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:16:05 -0700

Houston Astros SP Bud Norris allowed five hits and three walks while fanning eight in seven shutout innings to beat the Chicago Cubs Monday, May 21. Norris is 5-1 with a 3.14 ERA.

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Astros | Armando Galarraga signed

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:18:05 -0700

The Houston Astros have signed free-agent SP Armando Galarraga (Orioles) to a minor league contract. He is expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Astros | Jordan Lyles sent down

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:30:02 -0700

The Houston Astros optioned SP Jordan Lyles to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Astros | Jordan Schafer doing better

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:19:45 -0700

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (leg) is doing better after injuring his lower left leg trying to avoid a collision in the outfield. He's expected to return by Wednesday, May 23.

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Astros | Lucas Harrell earns win Saturday

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:09:23 -0700

Houston Astros SP Lucas Harrell (3-3) allowed four runs (one earned) on five hits over 5 2/3 innings in a victory over the Texas Rangers Saturday, May 19, with three walks and six strikeouts.

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Astros | Brett Myers earns save Saturday

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:09:17 -0700

Houston Astros RP Brett Myers earned his 10th save of the season against the Texas Rangers Saturday, May 19. He allowed one hit over one scoreless inning and recorded one strikeout.

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Astros | Jordan Schafer nursing ankle injury

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:54 -0700

Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (ankle) left the game Saturday, May 19, against the Texas Rangers due to a sprained right ankle. He was sent for X-rays, and the results were negative. Schafer will have additional tests Monday, May 21.

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Astros | Wandy Rodriguez allows season-high 10 hits

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:49:43 -0700

Houston Astros SP Wandy Rodriguez allowed three runs and a season-high 10 hits over six innings in a loss Friday, May 18, against the Texas Rangers.

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Astros | Henry Sosa sold to Korean team

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:17:50 -0700

The Houston Astros sold the rights to RP Henry Sosa to Kia of the Korean Baseball Organization Friday, May 18. Sosa had a 5.12 ERA with Triple-A Oklahoma City in six starts.

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Astros | Leaning toward Mark Appel in the draft?

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:05:32 -0700

The Houston Astros are believed to be leaning toward selecting Stanford P Mark Appel with the first overall selection in the 2012 MLB Draft. However, the Astros are sending mixed signals and are confusing the teams behind them as far as who they might actually select. Louisiana State P Kevin Gausman is another option.

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