The Houston Astros, based in Houston, Texas, participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the National League Central Division. The Astros were founded as the Houston Colt .45's in 1962.
HOUSTON — No matter what Brett Wallace accomplishes during the rest of his playing career — and the Astros hope it's quite a bit — he can always say he was involved in a deal for Matt Holliday. And Roy Halladay. And now Roy Oswalt. "Obviously, you look at all of those names and they're [...]
HOUSTON — Hearing the news that longtime friend and teammate Roy Oswalt had been dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies certainly didn't come as a surprise to Lance Berkman, who combined with Oswalt to form the cornerstones of the club in the 2000s. "It's kind of sad, really," Berkman said. "It's not surprising, because all this [...]
HOUSTON — Roy Oswalt, one of the greatest pitchers to wear an Astros uniform, is headed to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros and Phillies finalized a deal on Thursday that sent Oswalt to the two-time National League champions in exchange for left-hander J.A. Happ, Minor League shortstop Jonathan Villar and Minor League outfielder Anthony Gose, [...]
HOUSTON — Carlos Lee has been surprised more than anyone over his struggles this season for the Astros. Since arriving in Houston four seasons ago, Lee had been one of the team's most consistent hitters before his numbers took a significant dip this year. And that lack of production has been noticed by the fans, [...]
HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt said on Wednesday he and his family would need a sufficient amount of time to decide if they were going to accept any trade proposals given to him in advance of Saturday afternoon's Trade Deadline. Oswalt didn't give any specifics, but said he doesn't want to be approached with [...]
Keppinger out of finale for precaution Lee dealing best he can with offensive woes HOUSTON — Manager Brad Mills said veteran infielder Geoff Blum could be sent out on a Minor League rehab this weekend. Blum, who had surgery July 7 to remove loose bone chips in his right elbow, has been taking batting practice [...]
HOUSTON — Hunter Pence did a little bit of everything on Friday, recording a season-high four hits in his first four at-bats, hitting a home run, driving in three runs, stealing a base and even providing the most heady play of the night when he scored from third base on a short popup. The one [...]
Oswalt won't let money hold up trade Manzella participates in fielding drills Pair of injured hurlers approaches return Bourgeois gets call in center against lefty Worth noting HOUSTON — Reliever Nelson Figueroa and infielder Anderson Hernandez were in an Astros uniform on Friday for the first time since the club claimed the pair off waivers [...]
HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt is in a strange place indeed. He's one victory shy of tying Joe Niekro's franchise record of 144 wins, but understands he might not get a chance to break the record if the Astros grant his wish and trade him in the next 10 days. Even though Oswalt requested [...]
The Phillies continue to talk to the Houston Astros about a trade for Roy Oswalt, but there are numerous sticking points — not the least of which is that the Cardinals may now be involved in the talks, as well. A Wednesday night report at NBCSports.com called the Cardinals the "front-runners" for Oswalt, whose future [...]