Wandy looks to lead Astros to sweep of Cubs
(Wed, 23 May 2012 01:45:00 -0400)
The Cubs' struggles have followed them on their six-game road trip as they look to avoid their third consecutive sweep when they close out a three-game set with the Astros on Wednesday. Jeff Samardzija gets the ball opposite Houston lefty Wandy Rodriguez.

Cut4: Luhnow scans tickets | Soldier surprises family
(Wed, 23 May 2012 01:09:41 -0400)


Solid Happ, timely hitting give Astros victory
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:44:00 -0400)
J.A. Happ delivered his second consecutive strong outing, holding the Cubs to five hits and one run in six innings, and J.D. Martinez delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning to send the Astros to a 2-1 win at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday.

Johnson ejected after slamming helmet
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:42:00 -0400)
Astros third baseman Chris Johnson was ejected in the fourth inning of Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cubs after slamming his helmet following a close call at first base.

Mills continues to tinker with different lineups
(Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:00 -0400)
Through the first 43 games of the season, manager Brad Mills has used 35 different lineups. The last time Mills used the same lineup on back-to-back days was April 22-23.

Johnson recognizes kids for recycling efforts
(Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:00 -0400)
Third baseman Chris Johnson, the Astros' Play Green ambassador, visited Landrum Middle School on Tuesday to recognize a class for its recycling efforts.

Astros trying to get a feel for Maxwell's abilities
(Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:00 -0400)
Astros manager Brad Mills said he's still trying to get a firm grasp on what outfielder Justin Maxwell is capable of doing, considering he only had 273 career Major League at-bats entering Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Luhnow discusses Draft in online chat
(Tue, 22 May 2012 13:15:00 -0400)
Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow chatted with Fans live from Minute Maid Park during the Astros victory over the Cubs on Monday.

Dierker, Fastaia to represent Astros at Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:40:00 -0400)
Larry Dierker and Astros part-time scout Ed Fastaia, a former New York firefighter who was a first-responder on 9/11, will be representing the team during the first day of the First-Year Player Draft, June 4, in Secaucus, N.J.

Villar matches career high with four hits for Hooks
(Tue, 22 May 2012 01:03:45 -0400)


Norris, Astros cruise past Cubs after big blasts
(Tue, 22 May 2012 01:01:00 -0400)
Jason Castro and Chris Johnson slugged three-run homers and Bud Norris tossed seven shutout innings as the Astros cruised to an 8-4 victory over the Cubs at Minute Maid Park on Monday.

Cut4: Honorary Bat Girl recognized for her strength
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:54:19 -0400)


Springer tearing it up offensively at Class A
(Mon, 21 May 2012 19:23:33 -0400)
The Astros are thrilled with the kind of numbers 2011 first-round Draft pick George Springer has been putting up this year at Class A Lancaster, but don't expect him to be chasing down fly balls at Double-A Corpus Christi any time soon.

Buck gets a shot to hit third in lineup
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400)
Outfielder Travis Buck became the fourth different player to occupy the No. 3 spot in Astros manager Brad Mills' lineup in the past four games, starting in right field Monday against the Cubs.

Del Rosario brought up from Triple-A
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400)
The Astros recalled right-handed relief pitcher Enerio Del Rosario from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and will carry eight relievers until they recall Jordan Lyles for a start next Monday in Colorado.

Galarraga signs Minor League deal with Astros
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400)
Armando Galarraga, the pitcher who was denied a perfect game two years ago when umpire Jim Joyce missed a call at first base that would have been the final out, has signed a Minor League contract with the Astros.

Schafer ready to return to on-field action
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400)
The lower leg muscle strain that kept Astros center fielder Jordan Schafer out of Sunday's game against the Rangers had improved so much Monday he was available to play, but he wasn't in the starting lineup for the opener against the Cubs.

Lyles undone by big first as Astros drop finale
(Sun, 20 May 2012 18:45:00 -0400)
Jordan Lyles was roughed up in the first inning, allowing five runs and five hits as the Rangers pounced on the Astros and strolled to a 6-1 win Sunday afternoon.

Luhnow returns to road to scout Draft options
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:02:00 -0400)
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow made another trip Friday to get a firsthand look at a player the team is considering taking with the No. 1 overall pick in next month's Draft.

Brian McTaggart's MLBlog
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:51:53 -0400)