http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Houston Astros News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8046468&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8046468&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Cyst puts Lyon behind schedule Astros general manager Ed Wade said Tuesday relief pitcher Brandon Lyon had a small cyst in his right shoulder drained and will be a little behind schedule when he reports to camp next week. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8045170&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8045170&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Berkman, Hooton Texas Hall inductees Lance Berkman and Burt Hooton were inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco on Monday. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8040372&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8040372&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Biggio not marking time in retirement Craig Biggio has a hard time believing that when Astros camp begins next week it will be the third without him in uniform. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8041528&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8041528&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Manzella rides Super Bowl euphoria to camp As he celebrated the Super Bowl win of his hometown Saints, Tommy Manzella couldn't help but dream about bringing a similar party to Houston, which has never had a World Series champion in nearly 50 years as a Major League city. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:48:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou http://brianmctaggart.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:11:45 EDT http://brianmctaggart.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_hou http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8025530&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8025530&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Cali kid Norris finds a home in Houston Raised in Marin County, Bud Norris has brought his powerful right arm to Houston. Though he doesn't figure to don a cowboy hat soon, he hopes to make Texas his home for a long time. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8014680&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8014680&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros' caravan travels far and wide The Astros visited 15 cities and covered thousands of miles during a successful 2010 caravan that included visits to hospitals, schools and military bases. Houston Astros http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8021884&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8021884&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sampson, Towles assist in home 'Makeover' Chris Sampson and J.R. Towles were on hand Jan. 14 for the unveiling of a new house during the taping of the ABC television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which builds houses for families in need. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8010162&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8010162&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros' Blum preparing for utility role When veteran infielder Geoff Blum signed a one-year contract in October to return to the Astros for a fifth season, he was aware his playing time would likely be reduced from the 381 at-bats he got last year. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004748&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004748&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Deadline passes without offer for Astros An exclusive 30-day negotiating window with a New York investment banking company interested in purchasing the Astros expired on Sunday without an offer being made to team owner Drayton McLane. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7995826&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7995826&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Inbox: Can Wright claim rotation spot? What are Wesley Wright's chances of cracking the rotation? What's the upside with Cory Sullivan? Beater reporter Brian McTaggart answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7984170&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7984170&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Castro cracks top 50 prospect list Catching prospect Jason Castro represents a fresh, new beginning for the Astros' player development department. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7978424&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7978424&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros like their approach to arbitration The homework done by president of baseball operations Tal Smith, GM Ed Wade and assistant GM David Gottfried over the past few months ensured the Astros were prepared for the kind of monetary hit they'll take in arbitration this year. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100126&content_id=7972412&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100126&content_id=7972412&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Bagwell to undergo shoulder surgery Jeff Bagwell, 41, will undergo major shoulder surgery Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz., with hopes of living pain-free and avoiding a potential total shoulder replacement down the road. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100125&content_id=7966010&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100125&content_id=7966010&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wandy, Astros headed to arbitration Astros GM Ed Wade said the club will head to an arbitration hearing with lefty Wandy Rodriguez after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement by Monday's team-imposed deadline. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100124&content_id=7962000&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100124&content_id=7962000&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Byrdak, Astros agree on one-year deal The Astros have just one arbitration-eligible player remaining after reaching a one-year deal Sunday with left-hander Tim Byrdak for $1.6 million plus bonuses. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100123&content_id=7958894&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100123&content_id=7958894&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros avoid arbitration with Pence The Astros avoided arbitration with Hunter Pence, announcing Saturday they signed the All-Star outfielder to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100123&content_id=7958858&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100123&content_id=7958858&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou For Major League hitting coaches, trust is key The relationship between a hitting coach and a player is one of the most important and complicated in baseball, and it can be impacted by many factors, such as whether the coach has Major League playing experience. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&content_id=7954430&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&content_id=7954430&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros set Monday deadline for negotiations Astros GM Ed Wade has implemented a Monday deadline as he looks for a quick resolution to the negotiations with his three remaining arbitration-eligible players. Brian McTaggart