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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

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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