Star Performer of the Week (Aug. 6 – 12)
A rare two win week and the Star Performer Award is back. Wilton Lopez gets honorable mention for getting both wins. But Lopez also took a loss and had a blown save. Jose Altuve had a nice week and finishes…Read More
Lance Berkman would be a bad addition for the 2013 Astros
Sunday’s St. Louis Post-Dipatch is reporting that Lance Berkman now has cartilage damage to his left knee. Berkman apparently suffered the injury while compensating for his surgically repaired right…Read More
Astros party like it’s 1999
On Flashback Friday the Astros donned their blue and gold uniforms that were last worn back in 1999. The vintage unis seemed to have a magical effect as the Astros rallied for a comeback win over the Milwaukee…Read More
How good are the Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals have to be considered one of the favorites to represent the National League in the 2012 World Series. The leaders of the N.L. East arrived in Houston this week sporting a .602…Read More
Harrell gives Houston hope
Lucas Harrell goes to the mound tonight as the Astros attempt to salvage the final game of a four-game series against the Nationals. Harrell will be seeking to win his third straight start. That’s…Read More
Astros acquire Tyler Greene
The Astros picked up middle infielder Tyler Greene from the Cardinals today in exchange for a player…Read More
Astros may limit Lucas Harrell’s innings
With Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals in town the Astros are now talking about limiting the innings…Read More
Justin Maxwell powers Astros past Braves
Houston 3 Atlanta 2 Justin Maxwell drove in all three of the Astros runs tonight with a pair of long…Read More
CTH staff talks Astros on Podcast
Recently the entire staff of Climbing Tal’s Hill got together to talk Astros baseball on The Nose…Read More
Cordero to D.L. Mickey Storey called up
The Astros have placed deposed closer Francisco Cordero on the 15-day disabled list with a “toe…Read More
State of the Team Report: August 1
As the calendar turns to August the Astros now have only two months remaining as a member of the National…Read More
Brewers Series Preview
After a disastrous homestand that ended with a lone victory the Astros head back out on the road. First…Read More
Star Performer of the Week (July 23 thru 29)
The Star Performer Award has been on hiatus for a while because I only like to give it out when the Astros…Read More
Brett Wallace Called Up From Oklahoma City
As the Houston Astros (35-68) put a stop to a franchise worst 12 game losing streak with a 9-5 win over…Read More
Chris Johnson traded to Arizona
Third baseman Chris Johnson is the latest Astros player to be sent packing by Jeff Luhnow. CJ is headed…Read More
Armando Galarraga to face Wandy Rodriguez tonight
Tonight’s Astros game against the Pirates provides one of the most interesting pitching match-ups…Read More
Astros claim Chuckie Fick
The Astros have claimed right-handed reliever Chuckie Fick off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.…Read More
Francisco Cordero is not the man
For the second straight night Francisco Cordero served up a go-ahead hit to Reds outfielder Drew Stubbs…Read More
Astros waste excellent outing from Lucas Harrell
Lucas Harrell pitched seven innings and allowed only one run tonight against the Reds. Harrell also pitched…Read More
Astros are bad, Mills is worse
For a while today it looked like the Astros might actually win a game. Arizona starter Josh Collmenter…Read More





















