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 — In a matter of a few minutes Wednesday afternoon — and a mighty swing of the bat by Brian McCann — the Astros went from riding the momentum of a ninth-inning comeback against the Braves to trying to stomach another heart-wrenching loss. With the pain of Tuesday night's ninth-inning meltdown still fresh in [...]
Keppinger moves to third spot in lineup Sanchez's bunt attempt earns Mills' praise MILWAUKEE — When the Astros opened the season, they had question marks all over the field, except the outfield. Looking at Sunday's lineup, the outfield remained the same as Opening Day, and the rest was far from it. Every infield position had [...]
Keppinger moves to third spot in lineup Astros hope younger lineup helps future MILWAUKEE — With a runner on and one out in the seventh on Saturday, rookie shortstop Angel Sanchez laid down a bunt toward third base that looked like a sure base hit. Brewers left-hander Randy Wolf had other ideas, though, as he [...]
HOUSTON — Being the son of a former Major Leaguer played a significant part in the Houston Astros making Delino DeShields their No. 1 choice in the June First-Year Player Draft according to Bobby Heck, the Astros' director of scouting. The Astros announced the signing of DeShields, the eighth overall pick in the 2010 Draft, [...]
HOUSTON — It wasn't that long ago the Astros were locked in what appeared at the time to be a season-long battle with the Pirates to stay out of last place in the National League Central division. In fact, after getting off to a 17-34 start — second to only the Orioles for the worst [...]
ST. LOUIS — Astros top Draft pick Delino DeShields Jr. told MLB.com on Wednesday he was thrilled to be on the brink of starting his professional career. DeShields, who had a physical Thursday in Houston and had his signing made official later in the day, was chosen by the Astros with the No. 8 overall [...]
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hooks left fielder J.B. Shuck wasn't feeling well before a Double-A game in May against Arkansas. "He was sick as a dog," hitting coach Mark Bailey said. Yet Shuck wasn't going to let being sick stop him from taking his spot at the top of the batting order. And when he [...]
HOUSTON — These are not the same Astros who stumbled out of the gate the first two months of the season. These Astros are routinely getting clutch hits with men on base, piling up the quality starts and starting to have a little fun doing it. The Astros extended their winning streak to five games [...]
Keppinger spending time in No. 3 hole Michaels making most of his starts Worth noting HOUSTON — Right-handed reliever Jeff Fulchino was activated from the 15-day disabled list following the Astros' 5-2 win over the Brewers on Sunday. Fulchino had been on the DL with tendinitis in his right elbow since June 29. Fulchino finished [...]
HOUSTON — After Brewers starting pitcher Randy Wolf was forced to leave Sunday's game when he was struck on the left wrist by a Hunter Pence line drive in the seventh inning, Milwaukee relievers responded by throwing eight consecutive balls to load the bases. When they finally did manage to throw one over the plate, [...]