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Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:29:46 -0400

HOUSTON - Mike Moustakas was a bit daunted when he came to the plate in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and his team down by one. The numbers were looming right there on the scoreboard: 0 for 18 and a batting average under .180

Harrell strong but Astros lose 1-0 to Pirates

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:06:39 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Lucas Harrell threw 98 pitches Sunday, and most were very good.

Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:42:09 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Jeff Locke didn't have his best stuff Sunday. He didn't need it to shut down the majors' worst team.

Astros activate 2B Altuve from bereavement list

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:05:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Houston Astros activated second baseman Jose Altuve from the bereavement list Saturday after he missed the previous three games while attending his grandmother's funeral in Venezuela.

Astros finally beat Tigers, 7-5 with 2-run 9th

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:47:27 -0400

DETROIT - Brandon Barnes stood in center field and felt the wind blowing out a bit - an ominous sign when Miguel Cabrera is at the plate with the bases loaded and two out in the ninth inning.

Porter says he's discussed shifts with Harrell

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:06:21 -0400

DETROIT - Houston manager Bo Porter wanted to make a couple main points in a pregame meeting with right-hander Lucas Harrell.

Houston 2B Jose Altuve on bereavement list

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:11:19 -0400

DETROIT - Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother.

Houston Astros president George Postolos resigns

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:32:35 -0400

DETROIT - George Postolos is leaving the Houston Astros, despite what he insists are better days ahead for the struggling team.

Astros RHP Norris leaves game with back spasms

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:06:33 -0400

DETROIT - Houston Astros right-hander Bud Norris has left his start against the Detroit Tigers with lower back spasms.

Houston's Altuve leaves game with jaw injury

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:38:06 -0400

DETROIT - Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has left Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers with a jaw injury after colliding with right fielder Jimmy Paredes while chasing a popup.

Rangers complete sweep over Astros with 12-7 win

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:59:32 -0400

HOUSTON - Texas manager Ron Washington wasn't sure what to expect from a couple of reserves he started on Sunday to give his Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler a day off.

Humber designated for assignment

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:06:04 -0400

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros have designated pitcher Philip Humber for assignment, a day after he gave up five runs while only getting two outs in a loss to the Texas Rangers.

3 homers propel Darvish, Rangers over Houston 8-7

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:12:43 -0400

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros had a good performance by their starting pitcher.

Angels protest game, beat Astros 6-5 anyway

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:47:31 -0400

HOUSTON - The Los Angeles Angels protested Thursday night's game against Houston and then beat the Astros anyway.

Tigers' Verlander holds Astros hitless until 7th

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:12:04 -0400

HOUSTON - Detroit starter Justin Verlander made another no-hit bid Sunday against the Houston Astros.

Cano homers, Yankees hold off Astros 5-4

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:05:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Minus all those injured sluggers, the New York Yankees know they need to do the little things on offense to win.

Astros to start Lyles on Thursday against Tigers

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:45:48 -0400

NEW YORK - Jordan Lyles will be recalled from the minors by the Houston Astros to start Thursday night against the AL champion Detroit Tigers.

Lackey solid in return as Red Sox beat Astros 6-1

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:49:13 -0400

BOSTON - There was a little tension in Fenway Park when John Lackey's return from the disabled list began with a 27-pitch first inning.

Astros beat Mariners 10-3 to take series

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:36:02 -0400

HOUSTON - Robbie Grossman remembers sitting in the Astrodome as a child watching the Killer Bs of Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman, and dreaming of playing for Houston one day.