Houston Astros

Houston Astros to host Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers

09/10/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park Tuesday, September 11 for a nine-game homestand against the Chicago Cubs (Sept. 11-13), the Pittsburgh Pirates (Sept. 14-16) and the Milwaukee Brewers (Sept. 17-19). The Astros will honor Craig Biggio as the club's Roberto Clemente Award nominee on Friday, Sept. 14.    » read more »

09/07/2007 -- The Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball announced today that Houston Astros Minor League player Carlos Lazu has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

The suspension will be effective at the start of the 2008 season.

This season, Carlos Lazu played for Greeneville of the Rookie Appalachian League.

Source: Major League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers assistant GM visits with club about vacancy

09/07/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros today interviewed Los Angeles Dodgers Assistant General Manager Logan White for the club's vacant general manager position.    » read more »

Ruben Amaro, Jr., Steve Lubratich, John Mozeliak all visit with club

09/06/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros today interviewed three additional candidates for the club's vacant General Manager position: Ruben Amaro, Jr., Steve Lubratich, and John Mozeliak.    » read more »

Six MLB clubs sign players from five European nations

- 3,000 fans join POPPA tomorrow night at Shea for first-time fundraiser
- New York Mets to recognize 150 NYPD volunteer peer supporters prior to game

Right-handed pitcher from Italy to join organization in Spring Training

09/05/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has signed right-handed pitcher Andrea Lucati from Ponzano Veneto, Italy. The announcement was made by Senior Director of Player Personnel and Scouting Paul Ricciarini.

Houston is one of six MLB teams to sign a participant of the 2007 European Academy. The signing is the first in Houston Astros history from the European market.    » read more »

First round of candidates talked to club on Wednesday

09/05/2007, MILWAUKEE -- The Houston Astros' general manager search began in earnest on Wednesday as the club interviewed three candidates, two with prior GM experience and one former assistant GM.

The Houston Astros interviewed Jim Beattie, former GM of the Expos (1996-2001) and Orioles (2003-05), Ed Wade, former GM of the Phillies from 1998-2005, and Muzzy Jackson, a former assistant GM for the Reds and current special assistant to the general manager for the Kansas City Royals.    » read more »

- New York Mets honor legendary manager Gil Hodges at Shea Stadium this Friday night, Sept. 7 when the New York Mets host the Houston Astros
- Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Yogi Berra, Mets Legends Ed Charles, Bud Harrelson, Ed Kranepool, and Ron Swoboda join Gil Hodges family in celebrating beloved manager's induction into U.S. Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame

02 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Rookie Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter in just his second major league start, giving Boston a 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Hours after being called up from the minor leagues Saturday, the 23-year-old Clay Buchholz baffled the Baltimore Oriole batters.

He becomes the 21st rookie ever to toss a no-hitter, and just the third since 1900 to accomplish the feat in his first or second career start.    » read more »

- Houston Astros also announce all planned call-ups for September roster expansion
- Jennings undergoes successful surgery in Dallas this morning

08/31/2007, HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros announced today that the club has activated RHP Brandon Backe from the 15-day Disabled List and recalled OF Josh Anderson from Triple A Round Rock.    » read more »

08/31/2007, MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers open a six-game homestand at Miller Park on Friday, August 31 as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit Milwaukee for a three-game weekend series, from August 31 - September 2, followed by a three-game set against the Houston Astros September 3 - 5. The Milwaukee Brewers enter the final month of the regular season with 17 consecutive games within the N.L. Central division, including 15 total home contests during September.    » read more »

Cecil Cooper, Tal Smith to serve as interim manager and GM, respectively

08/27/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has replaced manager Phil Garner and General Manager Tim Purpura, effective immediately. Houston Astros bench coach Cecil Cooper will serve as interim manager and Houston Astros President of Baseball Operations Tal Smith will serve as interim general manager for the remainder of the 2007 season. The announcements were made by Houston Astros Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Drayton McLane.    » read more »

Houston Astros icon is the eighth former Houston player to have his number retired

08/22/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Travis Driskill from Triple-A Round Rock. To make room for Driskill on the 25-man roster, the club has optioned outfielder Jason Lane to Round Rock. The announcement was made by general manager Tim Purpura.    » read more »