Houston Astros

Outfielder added to 40-man roster

10/11/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has claimed outfielder Reggie Abercrombie off waivers from the Florida Marlins. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Hall of Fame broadcaster likely to leave hospital in the next 2-3 days following angioplasty

10/09/2007, HOUSTON -- On Sunday afternoon, Astros Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton suffered a heart attack. He experienced chest pains during lunch and went immediately to the emergency room at The Methodist Hospital, where it was discovered that Hamilton had an artery than was 100 percent clogged.    » read more »

Rotterdam native and MLB European Academy product will report to Astros minor league Spring Training in Kissimmee, Florida in March

10/09/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has signed infielder Jan Baldee from Rotterdam, Nederland (The Netherlands), Holland. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Hiring of former Florida Marlins roving infield coordinator completes 2008 Houston Astros coaching staff

10/03/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has named Ed Romero as its third base coach for the 2008 season. The move completes manager Cecil Cooper's coaching staff for next season. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Right-hander expected to be ready for Spring Training

10/01/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that right-handed pitcher Brad Lidge underwent successful surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Ed Wade.

The procedure was performed by Team Medical Director Dr. David Lintner at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. Lidge is expected to be ready for the beginning of Spring Training in February.    » read more »

- Jackie Moore named bench coach, Dewey Robinson pitching coach
- Scouting director Paul Ricciarini to assume different responsibilities within department

09/30/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced on Sunday the club's coaching staff for manager Cecil Cooper for the 2008 championship season. The announcement was made by general manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Former interim skipper signs two-year contract with a club option

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has named interim manager Cecil Cooper to the full-time post, including a two-year contract through 2009 with a club option for the 2010 season. The announcement was made by Astros Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Drayton McLane.    » read more »

- Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees to visit Minute Maid Park for first time during regular season
- Home slate begins with NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals on April 7

09/28/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros today unveiled their home schedule for the 2008 championship season, which includes weekend series vs. the New York Yankees (June 13-15) and the Boston Red Sox (June 27-29). The club opens the season on the road for the first time in seven years (since 2000) and for only the fourth time in the last 27 seasons.    » read more »

Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio says farewell to baseball in Houston

09/27/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park on Friday, September 28, for a three-game homestand against the Atlanta Braves (September 28-30). The Astros will honor Craig Biggio for his remarkable 20-year career Sunday, September 30.    » read more »

Deal in exchange for player to be named or cash considerations

09/24/2007, SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres today acquired outfielder Jason Lane from Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.    » read more »

Houston Astros receive player to be named later or cash considerations

09/24/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has sent outfielder Jason Lane to the San Diego Padres in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The announcement was made by general manager Ed Wade.    » read more »

Half-price tickets for students to all remaining home game

09/20/2007 -- Tuesday, Sept. 25 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros, 7:10 p.m.

* Oktoberfest Music at GABP - The authentic German polka band, Heuboden Musikanten, will perform at the Crosley Terrace entrance of the ballpark from 5:10-6:10 p.m. A pregame concert on the field will follow from 6:40-6:50 p.m. The band is in town from Germany for Cincinnati's annual Oktoberfest Zinzinnati.
* Reds Community Fund Wheel Spin - For $10 you can spin the wheel to win Reds memorabilia.    » read more »

Media pioneer Anita Martini honored as inaugural inductee

09/18/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today the creation of the Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor, a display on the broadcast level of the press box at Minute Maid Park. A committee consisting of selected local Houston baseball media and Astros front office staff will each season induct a current or former Houston media member who has made significant and lasting contributions to the landscape of Houston baseball through their work in journalism or broadcasting.    » read more »

17 September 2007-- The Detroit Tigers gained ground in the American League Central division race with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in Sunday night Major League Baseball action. The Detroit Tigers are now within four-and-a-half games of first place Cleveland in the division. The Tigers and Indians begin a crucial three-game series Monday.

Texas Rangers shortstop Michael Young drove in a career-high seven runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Rangers to a 11-9 victory over the Oakland Athletics.    » read more »

- Right-hander will join Houston Astros tomorrow
- Miguel Asencio designated for assignment

09/11/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Dennis Sarfate from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Sarfate on the 40-man roster, the club has designated right-handed pitcher Miguel Asencio for assignment. The announcements were made by Interim General Manager Tal Smith.    » read more »