Astros add four to 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:00 EDT)
After a painstaking week of poring over names, statistics and looking into their crystal ball, the Astros on Friday added four players to their 40-man roster.

Re-signing their own Astros' priority
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:59:00 EDT)
When it comes to the big names of the free agent market this offseason, don't expect to see the likes of Matt Holliday or John Lackey spending time looking for real estate or researching the best school districts in the Houston area.

Wright's winter work impressing
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EDT)
If his performance in the Dominican Winter League is any indication, Wesley Wright could have a future in the Astros' rotation.

Astros not interested in Smoltz
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:09:00 EDT)
While the Astros have kicked around dozens of names from the list of free agents who have filed, sources indicate their interest in John Smoltz just isn't there.

Astros open to re-signing Tejada
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:15:00 EDT)
While the Astros may not be in the market for other teams' big-ticket free agents, they are interested in re-signing some of their own players, including shortstop Miguel Tejada.

Scott new Minors field coordinator
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:47:00 EDT)
Dick Scott, who had been with the Toronto Blue Jays organization for eight years, was named the Astros' Minor League field coordinator on Tuesday.

Bourn highlights Astros' awards season
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:16:00 EDT)
Michael Bourn last week became only the second Astros outfielder to win a Rawlings Gold Glove for his stellar defensive play to highlight the Astros' award season.

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

Astros name Minor League coaches
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:18:00 EDT)
The Astros on Monday announced the field staffs at several of their Minor League affiliates, including the managers at Triple-A Round Rock, Double-A Corpus Christi, Class A Lancaster and Class A Lexington.

Astros' Sampson opens academy
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EDT)
Growing up in the blue-collar suburbs east of the Houston, Astros relief pitcher Chris Sampson dreamed of being able to take batting practice in an indoor facility such as the one he stood in Monday afternoon.

Astros gather to erase homelessness
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EDT)
Several Astros eager to participate on Saturday in an event designed to help 20 families who are transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency with the assistance of local agencies.

Lopez tosses four hitless innings
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EDT)
Astros right-hander Wilton Lopez struck out three over four hitless innings as the Peoria Saguaros held the Scottsdale Scorpions to a pair of hits in an 8-0 shutout on Monday.

Astros making bullpen offseason priority
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EDT)
When it comes to free agency, the Astros are going to keep an eye focused on bullpen help.

Bourn captures first Gold Glove Award
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:21:00 EDT)
The visions of Michael Bourn running down line drives in the gaps, scampering up Tal's Hill to make an improbable catch or throwing out a runner at home plate didn't go unnoticed by his peers, who voted Bourn the winner of his first Gold Glove on Wednesday.

Bourn runs away with Astros MVP
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:26:00 EDT)
Michael Bourn was named the Astro's Most Valuable Player by the Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He's the fourth Houston center fielder to win team MVP.

Astros could get award consideration
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:00 EDT)
The Astros have a few players who could find themselves in the running for one of baseball's postseason awards in the coming weeks.

Valverde files for free agency
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:00 EDT)
Astros closer Jose Valverde filed for free agency Monday, joining teammates Miguel Tejada, LaTroy Hawkins, Jason Michaels and Darin Erstad, who filed last week.

Astros put an end to Castro's season
(Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:24:00 EDT)
The Astros sent prospect Jason Castro home from the Arizona Fall League on Sunday, officially ending what was an eventful 2009 season for the 22-year-old catcher.

Three more Astros file for free agency
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:22:00 EDT)
Shortstop Miguel Tejada, reliever LaTroy Hawkins and third baseman Aaron Boone have filed for free agency.

Astros purchase contracts of Abad, Sutil
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:02:00 EDT)
The Astros added Minor Leaguers left-hander Fernando Abad and shortstop Wladimir Sutil to the 40-man roster on Thursday to protect from the possibility of losing them in next month's Rule 5 Draft.

Free-agency holes loom for Astros
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:57:00 EDT)
Two of the Astros' best performers -- shortstop Miguel Tejada and closer Jose Valverde -- are among a group of Houston players expected to file for free agency during the filing period that began Thursday.

Astros prospects tee off in Arizona
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:06:00 EDT)
Jon Gaston hit a three-run homer and Jose Vallejo plated four runs, but the Peoria Saguaros fell to the Phoenix Desert Dogs, 12-11, on Thursday.

Quirk brought aboard as bullpen coach
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EDT)
The Astros staff added some more experience. The team on Wednesday announced Jamie Quirk will be the bullpen coach for recently hired manager Brad Mills.