Houston Astros Rumors & News
Astros make presence felt in NL by playing spoiler role
Houston Chronicle — To call the Astros a factor in the National League Central Division race is laughable until you broaden your definition of factor and stop laughing.
16 hours agoAstros notes: Hats off to the starters
Houston Chronicle — The strong starting pitching the Astros have shown in the last three weeks has been a key part of their recent success.
16 hours agoAstros outright Sampson to Class AAA Round Rock
Houston Chronicle — The reliever has three days to accept the outright assignment or become an unrestricted free agent.
September 2, 2010Astros notes: Keppinger, Lindstrom return from DL
Houston Chronicle — Infielder Jeff Keppinger and pitcher Matt Lindstrom each returned from stints the disabled list Wednesday.
September 2, 2010Astros honor Hamilton, 83, for 65 years in broadcasting
Houston Chronicle — The Astros on Wednesday honored Milo Hamilton, who turns 83 today, for 65 years in broadcasting. Here are five memorable calls from his more than 50 years as an MLB voice
September 2, 2010Hunter Pence Lifts Astros To Win
ESPN Video — Hunter Pence, Astros rally to beat reeling Cardinals
September 1, 2010Astros keep rolling, sweep aside Cardinals
Houston Chronicle — Just a week after sweeping the NL champion Phillies on the road, the Astros take three from the Cardinals, winning the final game 5-2.
September 1, 2010Astros notes: Keppinger, Lindstrom to be activated
Houston Chronicle — 2 due back today The Astros expect to activate infielder Jeff Keppinger and pitcher Matt Lindstrom off of the disabled list on Wednesday. Both have been on the disabled list since Aug. 17 — Keppinger with sesamoiditis of the left big toe and Lindstrom with a back strain.
September 1, 2010Astros Shut Out Cardinals, 3-0
ESPN Video — Cardinals continue slide, get blanked by Astros
August 31, 2010Astros inject youth into lineup with recalls
Houston Chronicle — The Astros will welcome five new faces on Wednesday as teams will be allowed to expand their active rosters.
August 31, 2010Next game at Arizona Diamondbacks on Fri, Sep 3 9:40 pm EDT
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers pounding inside part of plate Arizona Republic
- Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Allen: Pitch and catch Arizona Republic
- Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros set to open 3-game series Arizona Republic
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Roy Oswalt
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Lance Berkman
1B/RF
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Brett Myers
SP
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Jeff Keppinger
2B/SS
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- Brewers at Phillies, Game 1 Brewers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2nd inning: Prince Fielder led off with a walk, but Casey McGehee bounced into a 5-4-3 double play. Lorenzo Cain struck out on three pitches to end the top.
- Soriano, DeWitt homer in Cubs' win Northwest Herald CHICAGO – Alfonso Soriano and Blake DeWitt each hit three-run homers, and the Cubs beat the New York Mets, 7-6, on Friday.
- Sandberg named PCL manager of the year Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago Triple-A Iowa Cubs manager Ryne Sandberg has been named Pacific Coast League manager of the year. Sandberg, in his first season on the Triple-A level, has led Iowa to an 80-60 record entering action Friday. The Iowa Cubs are in a first-place tie as they enter a series with Memphis that will determine if they’ll reach the postseason. The former Cubs’ Hall of Fame second baseman will be interviewed for the team’s major-league job after the Iowa Cubs are done for the season, according to ESPNChicago.com’s Bruce Levine.
- La Russa doesn't think "underachieving" description is fair St. Louis Post-Dispatch La Russa disagrees with Blue's assessment, but not his right to make it
- Cain facing "tough lefty" Brewers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Philadelphia - Centerfielder Lorenzo Cain is in the lineup tonight against Phillies LHP Cole Hamels, owner of a 3.31 ERA thsi season.