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Deshaies officially defects to Chicago

Alyson Footer is reporting that Jim Deshaies has indeed accepted a job as the color commentator for the Chicago Cubs. The longtime Astros TV announcer has signed a four year contract to broadcast games…Read More

More on Cubs broadcaster search

When news broke Saturday night that the Cubs had Jim Deshaies on their short list of replacements for Bob Brenly, Astros fans were quick to react. Even though the Astros long time color commentator had…Read More

Bring on the Cubs!

Not much has happened on the diamond to get Astros fans excited this season. So let’s get pumped about this September “hot streak”. It could be our last chance for a while. The Astros…Read More

Astros still hung-over from Thursday’s brutal loss

After losing a ninth inning lead against the Padres Thursday night the Astros traveled to Chicago for a matinee against the Cubs. The game was delayed nearly an hour by rain, giving weary Astros players…Read More

Astros Remain Interested in Jorge Soler

Shortly after the Carlos Correa press conference yesterday, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow was quoted as saying that the club remains interested in signing Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler, who was declared…Read More

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The Chicago Cubs are not good

Wednesday night’s Cubs versus Astros game was eerily similar to Tuesday’s game – right…Read More

Astros annihilate the Cubs 8-4

The Astros showed fans what a perfect night looks like, for 8 innings at least, with their destruction…Read More

Astros Drop Series to Rangers

Jordan Lyles took the mound for the Astros today in the rubber match against Colby Lewis and the Rangers.…Read More

Astros Will Keep Both Rule 5 Picks

The Astros have announced that that both Rule 5 draft picks, Marwin Gonzalez and Rhiner Cruz will…Read More

Front & Central: News from around the division

With Spring Training entering the stretch run it’s time to take a look at how things are shaping…Read More

Can the Astros leap over the Cubs and Pirates in the Standings?

Regardless of what John Heyman says, I think the Astros had a good off-season. One thing’s for…Read More

Astros to pursue Jorge Soler

The closure of the Astros’ Venezuelan academy was the first tangible evidence that something was…Read More

The wavier wire provides the Astros with options

As contenders shop for free agents from the adult dinner table, the Astros choose to hang out at the…Read More

The National League Central Farewell Tour: Chicago Cubs Edition

As the Astros prepare for their final season in the National League, Climbing Tal’s Hill begins…Read More

Recapping a November to remember

This November was quite an eventful month for Astros fans. In case you’ve been busy and missed…Read More

The time is right for the Astros and Cubs to talk trade

Both the Astros and Cubs are going through similar situations as each organization has faltered a great…Read More

Dale Sveum hired to Manage Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have scheduled a press conference for 9:00 a.m. CST tomorrow to formally introduce Dale…Read More

N.L. Central News for Wednesday 10/12

Nolan Ryan wants more easy wins for Rangers Prior to last night’s ALCS game in Detroit, Nolan Ryan…Read More

My Wrigley Field experience

As the Astros prepare for their last contest at Wrigley Field of the 2011 season, I wax nostalgic about…Read More

Hitting the links

With the season winding down and the Astros on the verge of their 100th loss, many players are probably…Read More