Ahead of schedule, Castro eyes spring games
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:35:00 -0500)
Astros catcher Jason Castro, who missed all of last season with a serious knee injury and underwent foot surgery two months ago, is still aiming to be ready for action when Grapefruit League play begins in a month in Florida.

Cosart eager to crack hometown Astros' roster
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:50:00 -0500)
As one of four Minor League players acquired by the Astros in exchange for All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence last July, Jarred Cosart went from an organization stocked with terrific starting pitching at the Major League level to one where opportunity abounds and advancement can be rapid.

Sanchez clears waivers, remains with Astros
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:57:00 -0500)
Astros infielder Angel Sanchez cleared waivers Wednesday and will remain with the club when Spring Training begins later this month as a non-roster invite to camp.

Bogusevic excited to compete for right-field job
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:48:00 -0500)
Brian Bogusevic is no stranger to the back fields of Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., where the Astros will gather in less than three weeks to start Spring Training. This will be his seventh spring camp in the Houston organization, but he'll come in with more confidence than in years past.

Astros invite Livan to Spring Training
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:05:00 -0500)
The Astros added more pitching depth Tuesday by reaching an agreement on a Minor League contract with right-hander Livan Hernandez, a veteran of 16 Major League seasons. The deal includes an invitation to Spring Training.

Analyze this: Astros' Mejdal takes on unique role
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:37:00 -0500)
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow wasn't on the job very long in Houston when he announced he was bringing aboard Sig Mejdal to become the team's director of decision sciences, a role which immediately gave Mejdal one of the most unusual titles in baseball.

Castrovince: Luhnow begins executing his plan
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:47:00 -0500)
When the Astros approached him about their general-manager vacancy, Jeff Luhnow started to type out all the ideas that had been percolating in his mind over the course of eight years in the baseball business with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Crane tells fans: Astros name remains the same
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:23:00 -0500)
In an email sent to season-ticket holders on Monday, new owner Jim Crane informed fans that Houston's baseball team will continue to be known as the Astros.

Astros' Johnson: 'Now I'm ready to break out'
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:27:00 -0500)
There's something different about Chris Johnson these days. The way he anxiously grips the baseball bat while sitting at his locker, the way he talks about last year and the lessons learned, and the way he oozes with anticipation about the upcoming season.

Astros invite former All-Star Duke to camp
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:05:00 -0500)
The Astros have seen Zach Duke at his best, and they're hoping to see it more frequently in 2012. On Friday, the club announced it has signed the left-handed Duke to a Minor League contract with an invite to big league Spring Training camp.

Astros land three on Top 100 Prospects list
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
Three promising Astros players -- first baseman Jonathan Singleton, right-hander Jarred Cosart and outfielder George Springer -- were named to MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list.

Broadcaster Deshaies chats with Astros fans
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:02:00 -0500)
Astros broadcaster Jim Deshaies participated in a live Web chat with fans on Tuesday. During the chat, he discussed a possible team name change and how the game has changed since he played professionally.

Justice: Astros' name connects with fans' pride
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:50:00 -0500)
While the Astros don't have more than a century of history like some other teams, their name has served to link generations of fans who are proud of their city, and it should not be changed.

Astros designate Sanchez to add Snyder
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:43:00 -0500)
Four days after signing catcher Chris Snyder as a free agent, the Astros made room for him on the 40-man roster Tuesday by designating utility infielder Angel Sanchez for assignment.

Astros announce fan-friendly initiatives for 2012
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:46:00 -0500)
The day that Jim Crane officially became the owner of the Houston Astros, he hinted that several changes were on the way that would benefit Astros fans in 2012.

Astros ticket rep to compete on 'Baseball IQ'
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:21:00 -0500)
As a kid growing up in the Pittsburgh area, Astros ticket sales representative Ben Coburn didn't have much interest in baseball. But when his uncle took him to PNC Park to watch the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds come to town to face the Pirates, things quickly changed.

Singleton No. 3 on list of top first-base prospects
(Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:26:22 -0500)


DeShields No. 6 on list of top 2B prospects
(Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:26:21 -0500)


Astros add catcher Snyder with one-year deal
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:50:00 -0500)
Although Chris Snyder has called Arizona home the last few years, his heart has never left Houston. That's what made signing with the Astros -- the team he grew up cheering for as a kid -- nothing short of a dream come true.

Norris looks to build on progress made in '11
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500)
Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris certainly made some strides in his second full season in the Major Leagues in 2011, setting career highs for innings pitched, starts and strikeouts while lowering his ERA by more than one run per game.

Gardner to assume role as adviser to Crane
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:19:00 -0500)
Astros owner Jim Crane announced Thursday that team president of business operations Pam Gardner has voluntarily resigned and will take a role as special adviser to Crane.

Wallace aims to make impact with Astros
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:31:00 -0500)
Brett Wallace has an apartment a few blocks from Minute Maid Park, a handful of players on the team he considers close friends and a locker to store his gear when he comes in for workouts at the ballpark in the winter. He is finally starting to feel comfortable in his surroundings.