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Astros stockpile young talent
The Astros’ success from 1997-2005 was a product of some terrific front-office moves. They drafted well, made some key free-agent signings and weren’t afraid to trade away some of their top prospects...
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Astros arms race chugging along
The Astros have 30 healthy pitchers in camp, many of whom have a chance to make the team. There will be only 12 spots on the active Major League roster on Opening Day, and the battles for the final...
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Taking a shot at the Astros 25-man roster
We are roughly halfway through Spring Training and the roster picture is pretty much as cloudy as it was when camp opened a month ago, and perhaps even more so with the injury to catcher Jason Castro....
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Postgame notes from Monday’s loss to Cubs
The Astros teased their fans on Monday night and nearly pulled off what would have been a terrific comeback. The Astros were trailing 5-1 in the seventh when they rallied for three runs off Cubs...
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First plate appearance eventful for Melancon
Astros pitcher Mark Melancon made his first career plate appearance in the seventh inning Thursday night, and it was one to remember. Melancon scrambled for a batting helmet and bat and wound up...
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Blown saves costing the Astros
As an Astros fan, it’s probably hard to stomach the team’s 13-21 record considering they’ve blown nine saves this year — the most in the Major Leagues. The Astros have converted only five of 14 save...
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Astros bullpen enjoying success
No one is more encouraged by how well the Astros’ bullpen has pitched in the last few weeks than interim pitching coach Doug Brocail, who took over June 14 when Brad Arnsberg was let go by the team....
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Melancon sees action in Taiwan
Astros closer Mark Melancon made his first appearance for the Major League All-Stars in their tour of Taiwan by pitching a scoreless ninth inning Friday night in a 6-2 win over the the Chinese Taipei...
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Report: Astros acquire Lowrie, pitcher from Red Sox for Melancon
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow made his first significant player move Wednesday, acquiring infielder Jed Lowrie and pitcher Kyle Weiland from the Red Sox in exchange for reliever Mark Melancon,...
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Luhnow’s first trade is a good one
Less than a week after being introduced as general manager of the Astros, Jeff Luhnow put his first major imprints on the club when he acquired Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie and pitcher Kyle Weiland in...
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