Two Astros draft picks earn college Gold Glove honors
LSU shortstop Alex Bregman, the Astros’ first-round choice in the Major League Baseball draft, and eighth-round pick Garrett Stubbs, a catcher for USC, were named Sunday as college Gold Glove winners...
View ArticleAstros put on a show for 30in30for30.com MLB stadium travelers
Sunday’s game was the 16th in as many days for Chicago area fans Brian O’Connor and Tim Loef, longtime friends who are attempting to see 30 games in as many days while visiting all 30 Major League...
View ArticleCardinals attorney mum on details of in-house investigation
A St. Louis attorney hired to conduct the Cardinals’ internal inquiry into the Astros hacking case says he has cleared the team’s upper management of involvement but otherwise offers little to no...
View ArticleFormer Oilers QB welcomes Nestor Aparicio to Houston during 30-stadium tour
Baltimore sports radio talk show host Nestor Aparicio was at Minute Maid Park for the 13th stop on his 30-day tour of Major League Baseball parks to raise awareness for the national bone marrow...
View ArticleAstros wear fan giveaway T-shirts to support Altuve’s All-Star hopes
The Astros took infield practice wearing Saturday’s fan giveaway – orange T-shirts bearing the phrase “Yes Way, Jose” in support the team’s campaign to elect second baseman Jose Altuve to a starting...
View ArticleAstros designate Alex Presley for assignment as Scott Feldman returns from DL
With Saturday starter Scott Feldman activated from the disabled list, the Astros designated outfielder Alex Presley for assignment as manager A.J. Hinch continues to shuffle the roster to account for...
View ArticleAstros manager A.J. Hinch playing it safe when it comes to roster speculation
Whether it’s long-range or short-range, manager A.J. Hinch said he prefers to be cautious when it comes to speculating on roster moves and trade possibilities. “The hardest thing during this time in my...
View ArticleAnother look at Craig Biggio and other Houston sports greats
Along with the upcoming Hall of Fame induction, today’s story on Craig Biggio’s place in the pantheon of Houston sports was prompted in large part by arguably the most august gathering of sports...
View ArticleScott Kazmir proves his worth in first start as Astros top Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Scott Kazmir, a proud son of the Gulf Coast, showed Friday night he can feel equally at home on a hot, humid evening in the steamy embrace of Middle America. Kazmir, pitching for the...
View ArticleEx-Royal A.J. Hinch no stranger to Kansas City heat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A.J. Hinch played for the Royals in 2001-02, so Friday’s 109 heat index came as no surprise to the Astros’ manager. “It reminds me of some of the tough days catching day games here,”...
View ArticleAstros set rotation for key series against Angels
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With Dallas Keuchel scheduled to pitch Sunday’s series finale against the Royals, manager A.J. Hinch has set the Astros’ pitching rotation for the three-game series beginning Tuesday...
View Article‘Los Astros’ jerseys to be donned for Saturday’s game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Royals celebrated Hispanic Heritage Day on Saturday, donning their “Los Reales” uniforms and the Astros their orange “Los Astros” jerseys. Over the air, meanwhile, the game was...
View ArticleDallas Keuchel, Astros get hit hard early in loss to Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Glancing around the mound in the first inning Sunday afternoon, based on the quality of the contact that the Kansas City Royals had managed against him, Dallas Keuchel could scarcely...
View ArticleRookie Vince Velasquez excels in first bullpen duty for Astros
Righthander Vince Velasquez was pleased with his one inning of relief Sunday, his first venture out of the bullpen since his move there with the acquisition of Scott Kazmir. Velasquez faced four...
View ArticleAstros-Angels more than just ‘next series on schedule’
• • • Astros manager A.J. Hinch is exasperatingly correct on any number of points regarding the three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that begins Tuesday night at Minute Maid...
View ArticleCollin McHugh turns in solid start as Astros stay hot at home, take series...
It was a routine Sunday at Minute Maid Park. Collin McHugh had a solid outing. Evan Gattis hit a 385-foot home run. Carlos Correa made a play worthy of a 20-year veteran. Carlos Gomez felt sexy. So...
View ArticleEven with Springer out, Astros still have plenty of offensive and outfield depth
Astros manager A.J. Hinch normally avoids bulletin board-style pronouncements, but he was adamant Sunday that the Astros, even without George Springer, may have one of the best outfields in baseball...
View ArticleJed Lowrie may see limited playing time in adjusting to return
Jed Lowrie contributed Sunday with a double and a run scored, but manager A.J. Hinch said he may rest the veteran infielder Monday at Arlington as he continues to adjust to playing after a long injury...
View ArticlePreston Tucker the latest to start in left field for Astros
Preston Tucker got the start Saturday in left field, but manager A.J. Hinch said his lineup at that positon probably will be a day-to-day decision down the stretch. “A lot of it will depend on George...
View ArticleFormer Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton dies
Former Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton died Thursday. He was 88.
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