Astros Boot Phil Humber From roster
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.
Avila’s 2-Run HR In 9th Lifts Tigers Past Astros
Alex Avila hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. After Houston closer Jose Veras (0-2) walked Don Kelly to open the inning,
Lackey Solid In Return As Red Sox Beat Astros 6-1
David Ortiz drove in two more runs and the Boston Red Sox matched a team record with its 18th win in April by beating the Houston Astros 6-1 Sunday for a four-game sweep.
Dempster Strikes Out 10 As Red Sox Beat Astros 7-3
David Ross cleared the Green Monster twice with solo home runs and Ryan Dempster matched a season high with 10 strikeouts for the Boston Red Sox in a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. David Ortiz
Houston’s Gonzalez No One-Hit Wonder
HOUSTON (AP) — When Houston’s Marwin Gonzalez broke up Yu Darvish’s perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning April 2, the first question many asked was: Who is Marwin Gonzalez? Three weeks later, Gonzalez is showing he’s
Hot-Hitting Ortiz Leads Red Sox Over Astros
BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, boosting his batting average over .500 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-2 Thursday night to win their eighth straight
Astros Win 3rd In Row With 5-0 Victory Over Angels
Bud Norris pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Rick Ankiel drove in three runs, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in their first meeting as AL West rivals. Justin Maxwell
A’s Trade LHP Travis Blackley To Astros
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have traded lefty Travis Blackley to the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder Jake Goebbert. The A’s announced the deal Thursday before heading to Houston to begin a three-game series with the
Yankees Record Payroll At $230M; Astros $27M
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees set a record for baseball’s highest opening-day payroll at $230.4 million, almost 10 times what the Houston Astros are paying their players. After all the talk of spending restraint during the
Astros Use 5 Homers To Beat Marlins
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Pena and Brett Wallace hit back-to-back home runs off Ricky Nolasco in the first inning and the Houston Astros added three more long balls in a 9-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.