Astros plan for frugal 2013 but may open wallets later
The exact amount of the Astros’ 2013 opening-day payroll won’t be set until they navigate their way through a four-month period filled with free agency, arbitration and potential trades.
View ArticleAstros not in active talks with Daisuke Matsuzaka
The Astros are not involved in active discussions with free agent starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. The six-year veteran was linked to Houston and the New York Mets on Sunday. The Astros briefly...
View ArticleErik Bedard hoping to restart career with rebuilding Astros
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Erik Bedard was used to being creative. Being a major league starting pitcher and spending the offseason in snowy Ottawa isn’t the simplest of combinations. Bedard had thrown inside...
View ArticleRoger Clemens begins spring training work with rebuilding Astros
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — No helicopter. No comeback chatter. No ego. Former Astros ace Roger Clemens arrived at Osceola County Stadium on Sunday. The seven-time Cy Young winner took a humble, low-key approach...
View ArticleRoger Clemens has no plans to coach, manage full time
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Just because seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens plans to spend more time around the Astros in 2013 doesn’t mean he intends on coaching or managing full time. Clemens said golf...
View ArticleRoger Clemens plans instructional book; some to be ‘cut off at the knees’
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Houston Astros special instructor Roger Clemens said Tuesday he’s planning to write a book that will mostly be instructional, but will also focus on his MLB playing days and family...
View ArticleRoger Clemens returns to mound, throwing batting practice to Astros
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Roger Clemens ended his final day with the Astros at the same place he made his name: on the mound. Clemens threw about 40 batting-practice pitches Wednesday to the Astros’ Rick...
View ArticleRoger Clemens at 50: No longer untouchable but still fiery
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Roger Clemens at 50: proud, defiant, giving, controversial, unrelenting. He’s still the Rocket, living off his arm, bravado and brawn. He’s no longer untouchable, at times contrite,...
View ArticleAstros fans react to news after bombing suspect was captured
The crowd at Minute Maid Park let out a huge cheer before the fourth inning when the Astros’ jumbotron showed the news feed reporting that the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings had been...
View ArticleBoston manhunt hits close to home for Astros’ Pena
With his parents and sister holed up in a Boston apartment while police looked for the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, Astros first baseman Carlos Pena spent much of Friday anxiously...
View ArticleFirst pitch: Astros make American League debut vs. Red Sox; Grossman leads...
BOSTON — The Astros’ inaugural American League season becomes a little more real Thursday, when they take on the Boston Red Sox in a 5:35 p.m. CT contest at Fenway Park. It’s only the Astros’ (7-14)...
View ArticleAstros report: Players feast eyes on Fenway
By Brian T. Smith and Reid Laymance Thursday marked the Astros’ first appearance at Fenway Park in 10 seasons, and this is only the second series in franchise history the club has played at the home...
View ArticleHumber humbled again as Astros bow to Bosox
BOSTON — This was Astros righthander Philip Humber after Fenway Park’s buzz had finally faded and the Red Sox had attached seven runs, 10 hits and another loss to his name: slumped on a chair in front...
View ArticleAstros’ Rudy Owens to undergo foot surgery; Justin Maxwell’s return set for...
BOSTON — The Astros announced Friday that center fielder Justin Maxwell, who fractured his left hand on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch, is estimated to return to competition in 4-6 weeks....
View ArticleFirst pitch: Astros’ Bedard still on pitch count in return to Fenway
BOSTON — Astros lefthander Erik Bedard is still on a pitch count nearly a month into the 2013 season. Bedard, 34, has yet to throw more than 75 pitches or go past four innings in a start this year. He...
View ArticleAstros youngsters act their age in another loss at Fenway
BOSTON — Brandon Laird, 25, with 73 career at-bats entering Friday, hit cleanup and played first base for the Astros at Fenway Park. Robbie Grossman, 23, with nine career at-bats, hit leadoff and...
View ArticleFirst pitch: Astros stack lineup with righthanded hitters, Cedeno at DH vs....
BOSTON — Veteran shortstop Ronny Cedeno is an even more unlikely designated hitter candidate than second baseman Jose Altuve.But the latter has already served as DH for the Astros this season and...
View ArticleFirst pitch: Grossman back at leadoff, Cedeno DH as Astros try to avoid sweep...
BOSTON — The Astros will try and avoid a four-game sweep by the Red Sox during a 12:35 p.m. CT series finale Sunday at Fenway Park. Astros left fielder Chris Carter, who leads MLB with 43 strikeouts,...
View ArticleAstros can’t maintain slim lead, Red Sox finish off sweep
BOSTON – Yankee Stadium will feel like home to the Astros, who were swept by the Red Sox in a four-game series. Boston defeated the Astros 6-1 Sunday at Fenway Park, overcoming a first-inning deficit...
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