Two speedy newcomers have jumpstarted the Houston Astros’ offense lately
22-year old switch-hitting SS Jonathan Villar and 23-year old righty swinging outfielder L.J. Hoes have added speed to the Astros’ offense as of late. Villar has played in 31 games for the Astros so...
View ArticleChia-Jen Lo is getting a chance to impress for the Houston Astros
27-year old Chia-Jen Lo came into this season as the Astros’ #22 prospect according to Baseball America. He pitched in 17 games (0 starts) in A+AA-ball this year and he was 0-0 with a 6 saves, a 3.24...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros acquire Matt Pagnozzi from the Braves
The Houston Astros have acquired 30-year old righty swinging catcher Matt Pagnozzi from the Braves for cash. Pagnozzi played in 90 games in AAA-ball for the Braves this year and he was 61 of 290 (.210...
View ArticleBrett Wallace is in a zone at the plate for the Houston Astros
27-year old lefty swinging 1B/3B Brett Wallace is going well lately for the Astros. Since July 1st, Wallace has played in 52 games for the Astros in which he is 45 of 175 (.257 avg) with 27 runs...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros claim Eric Thames off waivers
The Houston Astros have claimed 26-year old lefty swinging outfielder Eric Thames off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Thames played in 98 games in Rookie+AAA-ball for the Mariners and Orioles this...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros DFA Hector Ambriz for assignment
The Astros have designated 29-year old righty reliever Hector Ambriz for assignment. Ambriz pitched in 43 games (0 starts) for the Astros this year and he was 2-4 with 2 saves, a 5.70 ERA and a 1.76...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros shut down Jarred Cosart for 2013
The Astros have shut down 23-year old righty starting pitcher Jarred Cosart for the rest of the 2013 season to manage his workload. Cosart pitched in 10 games (all starts) for the Astros this year and...
View ArticleChris Carter has been a thumper for the Houston Astros in 2013
26-year old righty swinging 1B/OF Chris Carter has been a big time power hitter for the Astros in 2013, but he has a lot of holes in his swing. Carter has played in 131 games for the Astros so far...
View ArticleMatt Dominguez is in a good groove at the plate right now for the Houston Astros
24-year old righty swinging 3B Matt Dominguez has been hitting well lately for the Astros. Since July 1st, he has played in 63 games for the Astros in which he is 57 of 223 (.256 avg) with 27 runs...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros place Jason Castro on the D.L.
The Astros have placed 26-year old lefty swinging catcher Jason Castro on the 15-day disabled list, ending his season due to a cyst on his right knee. Castro played in 120 games for the Astros in 2013...
View ArticleBrad Peacock is finishing strongly for the Houston Astros in 2013
25-year old righty starting pitcher Brad Peacock was a big part of the return (along with Chris Carter) in the Jed Lowrie deal with the A’s over the winter. Peacock came into the 2013 season as the...
View ArticleJose Altuve has been solid for the Houston Astros again in 2013
23-year old righty swinging 2B Jose Altuve had another solid year in 2013 for the Astros. He has played in 149 games for the Astros so far this year and he is 175 of 614 (.285 avg, .683 OPS) with 63...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros claim Raul Valdes off waivers
The Astros have claimed 35-year old lefty reliever Raul Valdes off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. Valdes pitched in 17 games (1 start) for the Phillies in 2013 and he was 1-1 with a 7.46 ERA...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros place Preston Tucker on the D.L.
The Houston Astros have placed 26-year old lefty swinging outfielder Preston Tucker on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right shoulder. He has played in 48 games for the Astros so far this...
View ArticleJose Altuve is on fire at the plate for the Houston Astros
26-year old righty swinging 2B Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros is on fire with the bat! Since the All-Star break, Altuve has played in 28 games in which he is 48 of 112 (.429 avg, 1.145 OPS) with 19...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros release Danry Vasquez
The Houston Astros have released 22-year old lefty swinging outfielder Danry Vasquez after he was caught on film hitting his girlfriend. Vasquez played in 60 games in AA-ball for the Astros this year...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros sign Eury de la Rosa to a minor league deal
The Houston Astros have signed 26-year old lefty reliever Eury de la Rosa to a minor league deal. de la Rosa pitched in 39 games (3 starts) for Long Island of the Independent League and he was 3-4...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros call up Yulieski Gurriel
The Houston Astros have called up 32-year old righty swinging Yulieski Gurriel and he will likely play full time at 3B with Alex Bregman moving to LF. Gurriel recently signed a 5-year, $47.5 million...
View ArticleCollin McHugh has been pretty awful this year for the Houston Astros
29-year old righty starting pitcher Collin McHugh has been pretty awful this year for the Houston Astros. He has pitched in 25 games (all starts) for the Astros so far this year and he is 7-10 with a...
View ArticleAlan Ashby was a solid catcher for the Houston Astros
Switch-hitting Alan Ashby was a solid catcher for the Houston Astros. He played in 956 games in his 11 years with the Astros and he was 736 of 2,926 (.252 avg, .698 OPS) with 282 runs scored, 69...
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