Astros sign Boone
The Houston Astros have signed infielder Aaron Boone to a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday.
Ex-Astros pitcher Smith passes away
Former Houston Astros reliever Dave Smith died on Wednesday from an apparent heart attack. He was 53.
Astros sign OF Michaels
The Houston Astros have signed outfielder Jason Michaels to a one-year contract, the club announced Monday.
Wigginton non-tendered by Astros
The Houston Astros didn't tender infielder Ty Wigginton a contract for the 2009 season, making him a free agent.
Astros claim KC reliever off waivers
The Houston Astros have claimed right-hander Jeff Fulchino off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.
Astros make it official with Hampton
The Houston Astros have signed starting pitcher Mike Hampton to a one-year contract, worth $2 million plus incentives.
Astros sign Brocail
The Houston Astros signed pitcher Doug Brocail to a one-year, $2.5-million contract, plus incentives, on Tuesday.
Astros decline arbitration to four players
The Houston Astros have declined to offer salary arbitration to pitchers Doug Brocail and Randy Wolf, as well as infielder Mark Loretta and catcher Brad Ausmus.
Astros agree to deal with Hampton pending a physical
The Houston Astros have reportedly come to an agreement on a deal with free agent starting pitcher Mike Hampton pending a physical.
Hawkins staying in Houston
The Houston Astros have apparently come to terms on a one-year deal with right-handed reliever LaTroy Hawkins.
Astros announce coaching staff
The Houston Astros announced their coaching staff for 2009 on Wednesday, naming Ed Romero bench coach and Dave Clark third base coach.
Astros decline option on Brocail
The Houston Astros have declined their 2009 option, valued at $3.25 million, on workhorse reliever Doug Brocail on Wednesday.
Recap: Houston vs. Atlanta
Wandy Rodriguez threw seven strong innings as the Houston Astros closed out the regular season with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park.
Recap: Houston vs. Atlanta
Josh Anderson hit two home runs as the Atlanta Braves downed the Houston Astros, 11-5, in the second of three games from Minute Maid Park.
Recap: Houston vs. Atlanta
Darin Erstad clubbed a solo home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park.
Astros-Mets tie-breaker site set
Should there be a need for a tie-breaking game between the New York Mets and Houston Astros to decide the National League wild card champion, Major League Baseball has determined the site will be Shea Stadium.
Recap: Houston vs. Cincinnati
Roy Oswalt continued his dominance of the Reds, and the Houston Astros staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over Cincinnati at Minute Maid Park.
Recap: Houston vs. Cincinnati
Randy Wolf was solid on the hill and Lance Berkman clubbed his 29th homer of the year, as the Houston Astros blanked the Cincinnati Reds, 5-0, to barely remain alive in the playoff chase.
Recap: Houston vs. Cincinnati
Jolbert Cabrera knocked in a run and Edinson Volquez hurled 7 1/3 strong innings as Cincinnati clipped Houston, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Houston
Miguel Tejada was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI, as the Houston Astros used another quality Roy Oswalt start to keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the rubber match of a three-game set.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Houston
Ryan Doumit went 3-for-4, drove in three runs and scored once as the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros in the middle installment of a three-game set.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Houston
Randy Wolf was solid on the hill and Hunter Pence drove in three runs as the Houston Astros topped the Pirates, 5-1, in the opener of a three-game set.
Recap: Florida vs. Houston
John Baker finished 3-for-5 with four RBI and scored twice, as the streaking Florida Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the scuffling Houston Astros with an 8-1 victory from Dolphin Stadium.
Recap: Florida vs. Houston
Alfredo Amezaga drove in four runs and Jorge Cantu added a grand slam, as the streaking Florida Marlins pounded the Houston Astros, 14-2, in the middle installment of a three-game series at Dolphin Stadium.
Recap: Florida vs. Houston
Chris Volstad tossed eight brilliant innings to lead the streaking Florida Marlins to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series at Dolphin Stadium.
