The Houston Astros need some starting pitchers to step up in 2013
The Astros are going to need some starting pitchers to step up in 2013, or it's going to be a very, very long season. 27-year old righty Lucas Harrell will be the Astros' #1 starter in 2013. He came...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros do not have much experience in their bullpen for 2013
The Astros have a lot of live, but inexperienced arms in the bullpen for 2013. 32-year old righty Jose Veras will get his big shot to close for the Astros in 2013. He pitched in 72 games (0 starts)...
View ArticleBo Porter will be behind the 8-ball right off the bat for the Houston Astros
I almost feel bad for 40-year old first time major league manager Bo Porter. Porter was with the Nationals as a coach the last two years, so he was around winning....but I don't think that will matter...
View ArticleThe over/under for Houston Astros’ wins is 59.5
The over/under for Houston Astros' wins in 2013 is 59.5. The Astros were only 55-107 (34%) last year. The Astros didn't do much to try to improve the roster for the 2013 season and they have moved to...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros sign Ronny Cedeno
The Astros have signed 30-year old righty swinging SS Ronny Cedeno. Cedeno played in 78 games for the Mets last year and he was 43 of 166 (.259 avg, .741 OPS) with 18 runs scored, 4 homers and 22...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros acquire Gonzalo Sanudo from the Twins
The Astros have acquired 21-year old righty reliever Gonzalo Sanudo from the Twins for 24-year old switch-hitting C/3B/OF Michael Kvasnicka. Sanudo pitched in 15 games (2 starts) in Rookie-ball last...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros release Tyler Greene
The Astros have released 29-year old righty swinging SS Tyler Greene. Greene played in 39 games for the Astros last year and he was 31 for 126 (.246 avg, .739 OPS) with 18 runs scored, 7 homers, 11...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros have a quartet of rookies that could help them in 2013
The Houston Astros have a quartet of rookies that could help them at some point in 2013. Here is a look at them: Jarred Cosart: 22-year old righty starting pitcher Jarred Cosart comes into this...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros place Fernando Martinez on the D.L.
The Astros have placed 24-year old lefty swinging outfielder Fernando Martinez on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27th, due to a strained oblique. Martinez played in 41 games for the...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros place Alex White on the 60-day D.L.
The Astros have placed 24-year old righty starting pitcher Alex White on the 60-day disabled list due to a right elbow injury. White pitched in 23 games (20 starts) for the Rockies last year and he...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros acquire Travis Blackley from the A’s
The Astros have acquired 30-year old lefty starter/reliever Travis Blackley from the Oakland A's for 25-year old lefty swinging outfielder Jake Goebbert. Blackley pitched in 28 games (15 starts) for...
View ArticleYou can’t blame the starting pitchers for the Houston Astros’ slow start in 2013
The Houston Astros have gotten excellent work out of their starting rotation so far this year and it was against the Rangers, who are a pretty darn good hitting baseball team. Bud Norris (1-0, 3.18...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros DFA Edgar Gonzalez
The Houston Astros have designated 30-year old righty righty starting pitcher Edgar Gonzalez for assignment. Gonzalez pitched in 6 games (0 starts) for the Astros last year and he was 3-1 with a 5.04...
View ArticleJose Altuve and Justin Maxwell are swinging the bat well so far in 2013 for...
22-year old righty swinging 2B Jose Altuve and 29-year old righty swinging outfielder Justin Maxwell are hitting the ball well so far this year for the Astros. Altuve has played in 6 games for the...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros have placed Josh Fields on the D.L.
The Astros have placed 27-year old righty reliever Josh Fields on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 4th due to a right forearm strain. Fields has pitched in 2 games (0 starts) for the...
View ArticleBrett Wallace is having a rough time for the Houston Astros
26-year old lefty swinging 1B Brett Wallace is running out of time for the Houston Astros. He has played in 6 games for the Astros so far this year and he is 1 for 21 (.048 avg, .139 OPS) with 1 run...
View ArticleCarlos Correa is playing well so far in the minors for the Houston Astros
18-year old righty swinging SS Carlos Correa came into this season as the Astros' #1 prospect according to Baseball America. He has played in 7 games in A-ball so far this year and he is 8 for 29...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros lose John Ely for the rest of the 2013 season
26-year old righty starter/reliever John Ely needs Tommy John surgery and he will miss the remainder of the 2013 season. Ely pitched in 1 game (0 starts) in AAA-ball this year for the Astros and he...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros acquire Eric Berger from the Indians
The Astros have acquired 26-year old lefty reliever/starter Eric Berger from the Cleveland Indians for 24-year old righty swinging catcher Chris Wallace. Berger pitched in 2 games (0 starts) earlier...
View ArticleChris Carter is suddenly swinging a hot stick for the Houston Astros
In his first seven games, 26-year old righty swinging LF Chris Carter looked lost at the plate. But, in his last six games, Carter is 10 for 24 (.417 avg) with 7 runs scored, 4 homers and 7 RBIs. He...
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