Houston Astros The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Tx. The team is in the Central Division of the National League. Subsequent to the Giants and Dodgers leaving for CA, an abortive attempt was made to start a third Major League. It was to be called the Continental League. Though the league never got off the ground, it nonetheless established the demand for Major League baseball in other markets. The driving force behind the effort to obtain a franchise for Houston was oilman Craig F. Cullinan, Jr. and Marco A. Perez who had been involved with the Continental League and who was chairman of the Houston Sports Association executive committee, a syndicate of local businessmen dedicated to bringing a pro baseball team to southeastern Texas. Cullinan's group consisted of George Kirksey, Judge Roy Hofheinz, Robert E. "Bob" Smith, and Kenneth S. "Bud" Adams. On October 17, 1960, Houston was awarded a franchise in the ten-team National League and was to play in the west division.
Paul Maholm throws 7 innings to help Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 6-4 (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) HOUSTON - Paul Maholm pitched seven innings and drove in a run with an infield single, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
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Yahoo! SportsAstros hit Santana hard in 8-4 win over MetsThe Associated PressJohan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2-3 innings, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 8-4 ...Offense leads Astros to win over Mets, SantanaExaminer.comRay McNulty: Santana's first outing is bad, but goodSebastian SunFinal Score: Houston 8, NY Mets 4CANOESportsUntapped.com (blog)all 171 news articles »
Yahoo! SportsAstros hit Santana hard in 8-4 win over MetsThe Associated PressJohan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2-3 innings, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 8-4 ...Offense leads Astros to win over Mets, SantanaExaminer.comRay McNulty: Santana's first outing is bad, but goodSebastian SunFinal Score: Houston 8, NY Mets 4CANOESportsUntapped.com (blog)all 171 news articles » Houston Astros Team Report (USA Today) The Astros have promoted 2009 first-round pick Jason Castro to Class AA Corpus Christi on the eve of the 2009 draft.
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Prospect Castro heads to Hooks; Astros' Valverde to rehab here (Corpus Christi Caller-Times) CORPUS CHRISTI ? The Houston Astros? top prospect is headed to Corpus Christi. Catcher Jason Castro was promoted to Class AA from high-A Lancaster in the California League late Sunday and is expected to join the Hooks when they host Midland on Wednesday night at Whataburger Field.
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CBC.caArencibia homers for Jays in 4-1 win over AstrosThe Associated PressThe 25-year-old left-hander pitched three shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out two in the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on ...Arnsberg's impressed with RomeroToronto SunJays prospect Gathright trying to shed YouTube imageToronto StarThe City's Still Aching From Your Kiss: Tuesday BanterBluebird Banter (blog)MiamiHerald.com -CANOE -Examiner.comall 221 news articles »
CBC.caArencibia homers for Jays in 4-1 win over AstrosThe Associated PressThe 25-year-old left-hander pitched three shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out two in the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on ...Arnsberg's impressed with RomeroToronto SunJays prospect Gathright trying to shed YouTube imageToronto StarThe City's Still Aching From Your Kiss: Tuesday BanterBluebird Banter (blog)MiamiHerald.com -CANOE -Examiner.comall 221 news articles » Tejada's infield single helps Astros beat Pirates (AP via Yahoo! News) Matt Kata scored from second base on Miguel Tejada's infield single, snapping a seventh-inning tie in the Houston Astros' 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Astros Hit Santana Hard in 8-4 Win Over Mets PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Johan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2-3 innings, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Tuesday.
Astros Closer Valverde To Join Hooks This Week (OurSports Central) CORPUS CHRISTI -- Houston Astros closer Jose Valverde, working his way back from a strained right calf injury, will pitch twice this week at Whataburger Field during the Hooks' series with Texas League South Division leader Midland.
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BDD '10 Team Previews ? Houston AstrosBaseball Daily Digest (blog)Injuries, clubhouse turmoil, and a disappointing second half collapse foiled the Houston Astros 2009 plans. An off-season roster re-tooling, a new manager ...Pence, Bourn are leaders of Astros' new frontierUSA Todayall 2 news articles »
#1 Pick Castro Headed to Hooks (KIII Corpus Christi) The Houston Astros have promoted Catcher Jason Castro from Class A Lancaster, California to the Corpus Christi Hooks. Castro, who was the Astros #1 pick last June in the 2008 Amateur Draft, hit .309 with seven home runs and 44 RBIs for Lancaster, including .328 with four homers and 32 RBIs in May.
Time Is Now for Astros? Mills to Stand on His Own 
At age 53, Brad Mills, the former Boston Red Sox bench coach, has his first major league managing job.
At age 53, Brad Mills, the former Boston Red Sox bench coach, has his first major league managing job. MLB: Houston 6, Pittsburgh 4 (UPI) HOUSTON, June 7 (UPI) -- Humberto Quintero was 3-for-4 with two RBI Sunday in the Houston Astros' 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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SportingNews.com (blog)Houston Astros 2010 PrimerFanHouseIn both of Ed Wade's two seasons on the job as Astros' GM, Houston has actually outperformed expectations. In 2008, the Astros won 86 games and very nearly ...Astros' Rodriguez hopes to build on success of 2009Houston ChronicleAstros Carlos Lee either really loves the rodeo, or really hates baseballCultureMapSpring Snapshot: Tough decisions loom in Astros' futureYahoo! Sports (blog)The Associated Press -The Detroit News -The Cypress Timesall 184 news articles »
SportingNews.com (blog)Houston Astros 2010 PrimerFanHouseIn both of Ed Wade's two seasons on the job as Astros' GM, Houston has actually outperformed expectations. In 2008, the Astros won 86 games and very nearly ...Astros' Rodriguez hopes to build on success of 2009Houston ChronicleAstros Carlos Lee either really loves the rodeo, or really hates baseballCultureMapSpring Snapshot: Tough decisions loom in Astros' futureYahoo! Sports (blog)The Associated Press -The Detroit News -The Cypress Timesall 184 news articles » Infield single scores go-ahead run as Astros beat Pirates (The Bryan-College Station Eagle) HOUSTON -- Matt Kata scored from second base on Miguel Tejada's infield single, snapping a seventh-inning tie in the Houston Astros' 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Pirates shortstop Ramon Vazquez went to the turf to field Tejada's ...
MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP; Tejada Returns To Orioles The Baltimore Orioles and Miguel Tejada have agreed on a one-year, $6 million contract, pending a physical. Tejada, who was a most valuable player in 2002 as a shortstop, will move to third base. He batted .313 with 14 homers and 86 runs batted in last season with the Houston Astros. (AP) ASTROS' PENCE GETS ONE-YEAR DEAL The All-Star Hunter Pence and the Astros have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Pence, 26, batted .282 with 25 home runs and 72 R.B.I. He led all outfielders with 16...
Astros' Paulino strains groin, leaves start (CBS Sports) Houston Astros rookie right-hander Felipe Paulino left his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday with a strained right groin.
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Washington PostBraves work over AstrosAustin American-Statesman... start of the spring, and Troy Glaus and Brian McCann each had three hits, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 9-4 winover the Houston Astros on Sunday. ...2010 SPRING TRAINING/GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE; HOUSTON ASTROS (2-1) VS. ATLANTA ...The Cypress TimesGlaus, McCann guide Braves to win over AstrosExaminer.comRecap: Atlanta vs. HoustonMiamiHerald.comThe Chattanoogan -Arizona Daily Starall 147 news articles »
Washington PostBraves work over AstrosAustin American-Statesman... start of the spring, and Troy Glaus and Brian McCann each had three hits, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 9-4 winover the Houston Astros on Sunday. ...2010 SPRING TRAINING/GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE; HOUSTON ASTROS (2-1) VS. ATLANTA ...The Cypress TimesGlaus, McCann guide Braves to win over AstrosExaminer.comRecap: Atlanta vs. HoustonMiamiHerald.comThe Chattanoogan -Arizona Daily Starall 147 news articles » Hampton, Lee lead Astros past Pirates (The Daily Mining Gazette) HOUSTON (AP) â?? The Houston Astros are playing better and manager Cecil Cooper says it's due to improved starting pitching. The Astros also showed some offense Friday night, complementing Mike Hampton's strong outing in a 9-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
L.S.U.?s Chad Jones Has Game-Changing Talent in Football and Baseball 
Chad Jones is Louisiana State?s starting free safety, but he also is a talented reliever for the Tigers? national-champion baseball team.
Chad Jones is Louisiana State?s starting free safety, but he also is a talented reliever for the Tigers? national-champion baseball team. 2010 SPRING TRAINING/GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE; HOUSTON ASTROS (2-3) AT NEW YORK METS ... - The Cypress Times 2010 SPRING TRAINING/GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE; HOUSTON ASTROS (2-3) AT NEW YORK METS ...The Cypress TimesTODAY'S GAME: The Houston Astros travel to Port St. Lucie, FL today to play the New York Mets at 1:10 pm (ET)...RHP Brett Myers will make his second start ...2010 SPRING TRAINING/GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE; HOUSTON ASTROS (2-2) VS. TORONTO BLUE ...The Cypress Timesall 18 news articles »
After Quiet Finish, Mets Are Planning for Busy Off-Season 
General Manager Omar Minaya and Manager Jerry Manuel will be back, but an announcement about the coaching staff is expected Monday.
General Manager Omar Minaya and Manager Jerry Manuel will be back, but an announcement about the coaching staff is expected Monday. Wednesday: Florida Marlins at Houston Astros - Sun-Sentinel Wednesday: Florida Marlins at Houston AstrosSun-SentinelShort hops: Bothered by elbow soreness, C John Baker hopes to resume a throwing program Wednesday. Minor league pitchers and catchers will hold their first ...and more »
PHILLIES 10, ASTROS 3; Phillies Clinch Title, but Worries Abound The Phillies did not know they had clinched their third consecutive National League East title when Brad Lidge threw his first pitch Wednesday night. But that did not matter. There was no one else Manager Charlie Manuel wanted on the mound. Summoned with two outs in the ninth inning, Lidge needed only that one pitch to secure a 10-3 victory against the Houston Astros. If the Phillies are to successfully defend their World Series championship, they will need consistent contributions from Lidge, ...
Zumaya gives up three runs against Astros - The Associated Press Zumaya gives up three runs against AstrosThe Associated PressJoel Zumaya has allowed three earned runs in two innings, but the Detroit Tigers took advantage of 11 walks to beat the Houston Astros 17-7 Friday. ...Tigers 17, Astros 7ESPNall 129 news articles »
Bats Prospect Faces Murder Charge A top prospect for the San Francisco Giants has been charged with murder in the death of a 25-year-old man last weekend at a bar in the Dominican Republic. The prospect, Angel Villalona, 19, who received a club-record $2.1 million bonus when he was signed in 2006, pleaded not guilty. He could face up to 20 years in prison. (AP)
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Montgomery County CourierWashington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock looks to be more aggressiveWashington Post... opening day rotation spot for the Nationals, will make his first appearance Thursday in a split-squad game against the Houston Astros in Kissimmee, Fla. ...Grapefruit opener: Nats at Astros previewExaminer.comAstros smack 5 homers to top Nats split-squad 15-5MiamiHerald.comMLB Game Summary - Washington at Houston, Game TwoCANOEAstros.comall 174 news articles »
Montgomery County CourierWashington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock looks to be more aggressiveWashington Post... opening day rotation spot for the Nationals, will make his first appearance Thursday in a split-squad game against the Houston Astros in Kissimmee, Fla. ...Grapefruit opener: Nats at Astros previewExaminer.comAstros smack 5 homers to top Nats split-squad 15-5MiamiHerald.comMLB Game Summary - Washington at Houston, Game TwoCANOEAstros.comall 174 news articles » One Run Enough As Braves Blank Cardinals One run was plenty for Atlanta's 23-year-old right-hander Jair Jurrjens, who worked eight scoreless innings Friday in the Braves' 1-0 victory against the Cardinals in St. Louis. Jurrjens has allowed two or fewer runs in 10 of his last 12 starts, but is only 5-3 in that stretch.
MLB Preview: Pujols, Cardinals still the class of NL Central - TSN MLB Preview: Pujols, Cardinals still the class of NL CentralTSNIn fact, the last time a team not named the Cubs or Cardinals captured the Central was 2001, when the Houston Astros edged St. Louis for the crown. ...and more »
Waiting For Appeal In Doping Case An Obama appointee will decide whether to appeal baseball's drug-test case to the Supreme Court. A federal appeals court in California ruled Wednesday that prosecutors improperly seized the drug tests of about 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. The ruling, a 9-to-2 decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in San Francisco, was a significant victory for the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Rangers Bring Back Ivan Rodriguez Ivan Rodriguez is going home to the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez, the 14-time All-Star catcher who started his career with the Rangers at age 19, was acquired in a trade Tuesday with the Houston Astros for the minor league pitcher Matt Nevarez and two players to be named.
BATS Cubs Rout Astros, Then Bolster the Bullpen Kevin Hart won his third straight start, Jake Fox and Milton Bradley hit consecutive home runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field, 12-3, for their 11th win in 14 games since the All-Star break. Kosuke Fukudome, who reached base five times, and Ryan Theriot each drove in four runs. Hart (3-1), in his fourth major league start, allowed six hits and three runs in six innings. After the game he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirate...
Mets Continue Hitting and Drop Astros Again 
Livan Hernandez recovered from a rocky first inning and the Mets? offense continued its resurgence in their second straight win in Houston.
Livan Hernandez recovered from a rocky first inning and the Mets? offense continued its resurgence in their second straight win in Houston. Niese Steps In to Boost the Mets After Sheffield Lands on the D.L. 
Called up from Class AAA Buffalo, the 22-year-old left-hander pitched seven innings and benefited from three home runs in a 10-3 victory at Houston.
Called up from Class AAA Buffalo, the 22-year-old left-hander pitched seven innings and benefited from three home runs in a 10-3 victory at Houston. Santana, Mets? Stopper, Is Unable to Stop the Astros 
Johan Santana struggled through six and two-thirds innings while giving up 5 runs and 12 hits, which tied his personal mark for the most hits allowed in a game in his career.
Johan Santana struggled through six and two-thirds innings while giving up 5 runs and 12 hits, which tied his personal mark for the most hits allowed in a game in his career. | |
