http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Houston Astros News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7695696&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7695696&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros add four to 40-man roster 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685082&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685082&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Re-signing their own Astros' priority 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7684006&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7684006&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wright's winter work impressing If his performance in the Dominican Winter League is any indication, Wesley Wright could have a future in the Astros' rotation. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7680158&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7680158&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros not interested in Smoltz 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. 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=20091117&content_id=7677606&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7677606&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros open to re-signing Tejada 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7678732&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7678732&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Scott new Minors field coordinator Dick Scott, who had been with the Toronto Blue Jays organization for eight years, was named the Astros' Minor League field coordinator on Tuesday. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674760&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674760&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Bourn highlights Astros' awards season 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674344&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674344&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros name Minor League coaches 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674200&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674200&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros' Sampson opens academy 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091114&content_id=7667250&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091114&content_id=7667250&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros gather to erase homelessness 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673756&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673756&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Lopez tosses four hitless innings 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. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7662756&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7662756&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros making bullpen offseason priority When it comes to free agency, the Astros are going to keep an eye focused on bullpen help. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653458&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653458&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Bourn captures first Gold Glove Award 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651928&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651928&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Bourn runs away with Astros MVP 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7639840&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7639840&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros could get award consideration The Astros have a few players who could find themselves in the running for one of baseball's postseason awards in the coming weeks. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644146&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644146&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Valverde files for free agency Astros closer Jose Valverde filed for free agency Monday, joining teammates Miguel Tejada, LaTroy Hawkins, Jason Michaels and Darin Erstad, who filed last week. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091108&content_id=7637978&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091108&content_id=7637978&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros put an end to Castro's season 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. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634586&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634586&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Three more Astros file for free agency Shortstop Miguel Tejada, reliever LaTroy Hawkins and third baseman Aaron Boone have filed for free agency. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628738&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628738&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros purchase contracts of Abad, Sutil 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627176&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627176&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Free-agency holes loom for Astros 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. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628936&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628936&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros prospects tee off in Arizona 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. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7618106&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7618106&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Quirk brought aboard as bullpen coach 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. Joe Frisaro