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Royals fall to Astros 6-5

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:37 -0400

HOUSTON - The Kansas City Royals lost three straight games by one run this weekend to the Oakland Athletics.

Astros get 6-5 win over Royals

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:18:42 -0400

HOUSTON - Matt Dominguez was touted for his defensive skills when he joined the Houston Astros.

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.

Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:32 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

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.

Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:23 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.

Nolan Ryan's oldest son named Astros president

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:40:43 -0400

HOUSTON - Reid Ryan choked back tears as he was introduced as president of his beloved Astros, the team he grew up watching in the days when his Hall of Fame father, Nolan Ryan, starred as a pitcher for Houston.

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.

Astros fall to Tigers again 6-2

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:39:18 -0400

DETROIT - For four innings, Lucas Harrell was shutting down Detroit, forcing the Tigers to hit groundball after groundball.

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.

Ankiel signs with Mets, starts in center field

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:56:37 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The New York Mets signed Rick Ankiel and started him in center field on Monday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team that converted him from wild pitcher to outfielder.

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.

MLB suspends, fines umps after 2nd mistake

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:28:05 -0400

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball suspended umpire Fieldin Culbreth for two games on Friday because he was in charge of the crew that allowed Astros manager Bo Porter to improperly switch relievers in the middle of an inning.

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.

Wild Humber hurts Astros in 7-4 loss to Yankees

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:35:38 -0400

NEW YORK - Considering his previous two outings, Phil Humber was pleased with his performance against the New York Yankees.