Houston Astros

Houston Astros also announce Minor League staff additions

01/17/2008, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has signed outfielder Nick Gorneault and right-handed pitcher Runelvys Hernandez to minor league contracts with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. The club also announced several additions to its minor league staff. The announcements were made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Houston Astros off-season, call-in radio show broadcast live (Jan. 16) from Dave & Buster's

01/15/2008, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that right-handed pitcher Woody Williams will be the guest on the club's popular Astroline call-in radio show tomorrow (Wed., Jan. 16) at 7 p.m. Hosted by Astros television broadcaster Bill Brown, Astroline will be live from Dave & Buster's, located at 6010 Richmond Avenue. The show airs for one hour on the club's flagship station, KTRH 740 AM, and on the internet at www.astros.com.    » read more »

College baseball tournament to be held Feb. 29 and Mar. 1-2, annual FanFest to be held on Saturday, Mar. 29 in conjunction with exhibition game against Detroit Tigers

12/13/2007 -- "Now that the Mitchell Report has been released, the Houston Astros are currently reviewing its contents. The Astros support the process that has taken place to compile this report, as well as the recommendations offered by Senator George Mitchell.    » read more »

Grapefruit League season begins Feb. 28

12/12/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros unveiled their 2008 Spring Training schedule today. The club returns to its base in Kissimmee, Florida, for the 24th season and will play 15 home games at Osceola County Stadium. The Astros will also play two exhibition games vs. the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park on March 28-29.    » read more »

Four-time All-Star joins Houston in exchange for five players

12/12/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has acquired infielder Miguel Tejada from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Matt Albers, third baseman Michael Costanzo, left-handed pitcher Troy Patton, right-handed pitcher Dennis Sarfate and outfielder Luke Scott. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Pitcher added to Houston Astros 40-man roster

12/12/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has claimed right-handed pitcher Ryan Houston off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.

Houston, 28, was 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA and five saves (29ER/60.2IP) in 50 games for Triple A Syracuse of the International League in 2007. He also pitched for Lara in the Venezeulan Winter League during this off-season, posting a 1-0 record with nine saves and a 0.60 ERA (1ER/15IP) in 14 appearances.    » read more »

12/12/2007 -- The Baltimore Orioles today announced that they have traded SS Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros in exchange for OF Luke Scott, LHP Troy Patton, RHP Matt Albers, RHP Dennis Sarfate and 3B Mike Constanzo.    » read more »

Houston Astros decline arbitration to Craig Biggio, Jason Jennings, Mike Lamb, Brian Moehler, Orlando Palmeiro

12/01/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has offered arbitration to two of its free agents: infielder Mark Loretta and left-handed pitcher Trever Miller. Additionally, the club has declined to offer arbitration to its five other free agents: infielders Craig Biggio and Mike Lamb, pitchers Jason Jennings and Brian Moehler, and outfielder Orlando Palmeiro. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Manager Cecil Cooper to be first guest on Houston Astros offseason, call-in radio show

11/13/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club's popular Astroline call-in radio show will air its first show of the offseason on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. The show airs on the club's flagship station, KTRH 740 AM, and on the internet at Astros.com. Hosted by Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton, Astroline will be broadcast from the KTRH Studios with Astros Manager Cecil Cooper as the guest.    » read more »

Catcher returns for 10th season with Houston Astros

10/30/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a one-year, $2-million contract, plus incentives. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Roberto Clemente Award recognizes on-field excellence and commitment to community service

10/27/2007 -- Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros has been named the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig made the announcement today at a press conference prior to Game Three of the 2007 World Series at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.    » read more »

Former Brewers Eastern scouting supervisor to assume responsibility for all of Houston's amateur scouting efforts

10/24/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has named Bobby Heck as the club's director of amateur scouting. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Catcher, outfielder sent to Round Rock

10/18/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has outrighted catcher Hector Gimenez and outfielder Mike Rodriguez to Triple A Round Rock. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Catcher Eric Munson claimed by Milwaukee Brewers

10/15/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has outrighted left-handed pitcher Stephen Randolph and infielder Cody Ransom to Triple A Round Rock. Additionally, catcher Eric Munson was claimed on waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers. The announcements were made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »