Topic: Houston Astros
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Promising Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro was scheduled to have surgery Friday after tearing the medial meniscus of his right knee, the team said Thursday.There was no timetable for his return to action, Major League Baseball's official website (www.mlb.com) ...
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Houston Astros have avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez by signing the left-hander to a three-year extension.Rodriguez, 32, is guaranteed $34 million for the 2011-13 seasons with an option for 2014 that could bring the total to ...
Rockies acquire reliever Matt Lindstrom from Astros for 2 minor league pitchersThe Colorado Rockies bolstered their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom from the Houston Astros on Thursday.In exchange, the Rockies sent minor league pitchers Wes Musick and Jonnathan Aristil to ...
Infielder Bill Hall finalizes $3.25 million, 1-year contract with Houston AstrosFree agent infielder Bill Hall has finalized a $3.25 million, one-year contract with the Houston that includes a mutual option for 2012.Monday's agreement includes a $4 million option.Hall spent last season with ...
Person familiar with negotiations: Astros agree to $3.25 million deal with Bill HallA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Houston Astros have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent Bill Hall that guarantees $3.25 million.The person ...
Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale.. Steve Greenberg, son of Hall of Fame slugger Hank Greenberg, is the firm's managing director.. McLane met with team employees on Friday before making a formal announcement at a news ...
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane announced Friday that he was selling the baseball team he has owned since 1992.During his 18 years of ownership the Astros have experienced some of the greatest moments in the franchise's history, including winning ...
Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting the Major League Baseball club up for sale.McLane, 74, said he has retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him sell the team he has owned since 1992. Steve Greenberg, son ...
Billionaire Drayton McLane has announced he wants to sell the Houston Astros for $800 million by the end of the year. But $800 million is not impossible. I know, several months ago I said McLane could not get much more than the ...
Houston Astros get INF Clint Barmes from Colorado Rockies in trade for RHP Felipe PaulinoClint Barmes is looking forward to returning to his favorite position after being traded from the Colorado Rockies to Houston for pitcher Felipe Paulino on Thursday.Barmes has played ...