Tag: Houston Astros
As Astros search for outfield stability, former prospect Wilyer Abreu flourishes in Boston
HOUSTON — Desperation is drawing near for their depleted outfield so, on Monday afternoon, the Houston Astros made another roster move. Trey Cabbage...
Three Astros takeaways: A minor-league catcher's view of Justin Verlander and more
HOUSTON — Before the grind came a gift, a team so bad the Houston Astros could afford to slow play their cornerstone third...
Astros’ Framber Valdez loses no-hit bid with 2 outs in ninth inning on 2-run homer
ARLINGTON, Texas — One out away from something only 35 other pitchers can proclaim, Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez made the one mistake...
Astros promote Zach Dezenzo, taking a page from the Rangers' playbook
ARLINGTON, Texas — On Sept. 6, 2023, the Houston Astros ended a three-day evisceration of their intrastate rivals. The Astros hit a franchise...
Reeling Astros' August swoon continues in walk-off loss to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — They are searching for a spark, something to spur this depth-deficient roster during baseball’s dreaded dog days. Slug is absent,...
Rafael Montero's departure from Astros delivers end to Jim Crane's messy 2022 winter
HOUSTON — Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is in the overnight business. He made his money as a shipping magnate, bought a baseball...