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.
Recap: Houston vs. Chicago Cubs
Ted Lilly threw a one-hitter over seven innings as the Chicago Cubs swept a two-game set against the Houston Astros with a 6-1 win.
Houston's Quintero leaves game
Houston Astros catcher Humberto Quintero left Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning.
Recap: Houston vs. Chicago Cubs
Carlos Zambrano threw the first Chicago Cubs no-hitter in 36 years, as the right-hander struck out 10 and walked only one and hit another in Chicago's 5-0 triumph over the red-hot Houston Astros.
Cubs/Astros games moved to Miller Park
Due to the effects of Hurricane Ike, Major League Baseball has decided to move two games between the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs to Miller Park.
Recap: Houston vs. Pittsburgh
Roy Oswalt threw his second consecutive shutout to run his scoreless innings streak to a club-record 32 1/3 frames, as the Houston Astros crushed Pittsburgh, 6-0, to complete a four-game sweep of the Pirates.
Cubs/Astros Friday and Saturday games postponed due to Ike
The Chicago Cubs/Houston Astros series scheduled for this weekend at Minute Maid Park has been postponed due to the expected arrival of Hurricane Ike to the Houston area on Friday.
