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Astros sign Ruggiano, invite prospects to camp Monday, 6 February 2012, 11:20 pm
The Astros added six more players to their Spring Training roster on Monday, signing free-agent outfielder Justin Ruggiano to a Minor League contract and inviting five of their top prospects to Major League camp.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Ahead of schedule, Castro eyes spring games Friday, 3 February 2012, 8:35 pm
Astros catcher Jason Castro, who missed all of last season with a serious knee injury and underwent foot surgery two months ago, is still aiming to be ready for action when Grapefruit League play begins in a month in Florida.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Cosart eager to crack hometown Astros' roster Thursday, 2 February 2012, 7:50 pm
As one of four Minor League players acquired by the Astros in exchange for All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence last July, Jarred Cosart went from an organization stocked with terrific starting pitching at the Major League level to one where opportunity abounds and advancement can be rapid.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Sanchez clears waivers, remains with Astros Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 8:57 pm
Astros infielder Angel Sanchez cleared waivers Wednesday and will remain with the club when Spring Training begins later this month as a non-roster invite to camp.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Bogusevic excited to compete for right-field job Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 5:48 pm
Brian Bogusevic is no stranger to the back fields of Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., where the Astros will gather in less than three weeks to start Spring Training. This will be his seventh spring camp in the Houston organization, but he'll come in with more confidence than in years past.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Astros invite Livan to Spring Training Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 12:05 am
The Astros added more pitching depth Tuesday by reaching an agreement on a Minor League contract with right-hander Livan Hernandez, a veteran of 16 Major League seasons. The deal includes an invitation to Spring Training.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Analyze this: Astros' Mejdal takes on unique role Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 5:37 pm
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow wasn't on the job very long in Houston when he announced he was bringing aboard Sig Mejdal to become the team's director of decision sciences, a role which immediately gave Mejdal one of the most unusual titles in baseball.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Astros GM Luhnow begins executing his plan Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 3:47 pm
When the Astros approached him about their general-manager vacancy, Jeff Luhnow started to type out all the ideas that had been percolating in his mind over the course of eight years in the baseball business with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Source: Houston Astros News | Anthony Castrovince
Crane tells fans: Astros name remains the same Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 2:23 am
In an email sent to season-ticket holders on Monday, new owner Jim Crane informed fans that Houston's baseball team will continue to be known as the Astros.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Johnson: 'Now I'm ready to break out' Monday, 30 January 2012, 4:27 pm
There's something different about Chris Johnson these days. The way he anxiously grips the baseball bat while sitting at his locker, the way he talks about last year and the lessons learned, and the way he oozes with anticipation about the upcoming season.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Astros invite former All-Star Duke to camp Friday, 27 January 2012, 8:05 pm
The Astros have seen Zach Duke at his best, and they're hoping to see it more frequently in 2012. On Friday, the club announced it has signed the left-handed Duke to a Minor League contract with an invite to big league Spring Training camp.
Source: Houston Astros News | Anthony Castrovince
Astros land three on Top 100 Prospects list Thursday, 26 January 2012, 3:00 am
Three promising Astros players -- first baseman Jonathan Singleton, right-hander Jarred Cosart and outfielder George Springer -- were named to MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list.
Source: Houston Astros News | Anthony Castrovince
Broadcaster Deshaies chats with Astros fans Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 4:02 pm
Astros broadcaster Jim Deshaies participated in a live Web chat with fans on Tuesday. During the chat, he discussed a possible team name change and how the game has changed since he played professionally.
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Astros' name connects with fans' pride in city Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 2:50 pm
While the Astros don't have more than a century of history like some other teams, their name has served to link generations of fans who are proud of their city, and it should not be changed.
Source: Houston Astros News | Richard Justice
Astros designate Sanchez to add Snyder Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 8:43 pm
Four days after signing catcher Chris Snyder as a free agent, the Astros made room for him on the 40-man roster Tuesday by designating utility infielder Angel Sanchez for assignment.
Source: Houston Astros News | Anthony Castrovince
Astros announce fan-friendly initiatives for 2012 Monday, 23 January 2012, 11:46 pm
The day that Jim Crane officially became the owner of the Houston Astros, he hinted that several changes were on the way that would benefit Astros fans in 2012.
Source: Houston Astros News | Alyson Footer
Astros ticket rep to compete on 'Baseball IQ' Monday, 23 January 2012, 6:21 pm
As a kid growing up in the Pittsburgh area, Astros ticket sales representative Ben Coburn didn't have much interest in baseball. But when his uncle took him to PNC Park to watch the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds come to town to face the Pirates, things quickly changed.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Singleton No. 3 on list of top first-base prospects Sunday, 22 January 2012, 3:26 pm
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DeShields No. 6 on list of top 2B prospects Sunday, 22 January 2012, 3:26 pm
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Astros add catcher Snyder with one-year deal Friday, 20 January 2012, 10:50 pm
Although Chris Snyder has called Arizona home the last few years, his heart has never left Houston. That's what made signing with the Astros -- the team he grew up cheering for as a kid -- nothing short of a dream come true.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Norris looks to build on progress made in '11 Friday, 20 January 2012, 5:00 pm
Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris certainly made some strides in his second full season in the Major Leagues in 2011, setting career highs for innings pitched, starts and strikeouts while lowering his ERA by more than one run per game.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Gardner to assume role as adviser to Crane Thursday, 19 January 2012, 10:19 pm
Astros owner Jim Crane announced Thursday that team president of business operations Pam Gardner has voluntarily resigned and will take a role as special adviser to Crane.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
Wallace aims to make impact with Astros Thursday, 19 January 2012, 5:31 pm
Brett Wallace has an apartment a few blocks from Minute Maid Park, a handful of players on the team he considers close friends and a locker to store his gear when he comes in for workouts at the ballpark in the winter. He is finally starting to feel comfortable in his surroundings.
Source: Houston Astros News | Brian McTaggart
