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Fernando Martinez & Rick Ankiel designated for assignment

After losing 24 of the first 32 games to open the season the Astros front office is starting to clean house. A flurry of roster moves were made today including Fernando Martinez and Rick Ankiel being designated…Read More

Astros Lose the Rubber Game to the Indians

Popcorn on the warning track in right field was not the only thing lost today in Minute Maid Park. Despite their best efforts, the Astros dropped the rubber game of their series with the Indians. Read…Read More

Blackley, Fernando Martinez activated for tonight’s game

The Astros have activated LHP Travis Blackley and OF Fernando Martinez for tonight’s game against the Cleveland Indians. J.D. Martinez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after suffering…Read More

Fernando Martinez Should Return This Week & What Does That Mean?

If it were not for his oblique injury Fernando Martinez would have started the season in the big leagues with the Astros. Instead, he opened the season on the disabled list and J.D. Martinez took his spot…Read More

Has Brett Wallace worn out his welcome?

How bad have things gotten for Brett Wallace? Pretty darn bad. Bad enough that he should be sent to the minors? I would have to say… yes. Wallace has racked up a league worst 13 strikeouts in the…Read More

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Fernando to D.L. White could be next

Today the Astros announced that Fernando Martinez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a…Read More

To WBC, or not to WBC

Tuesday we learned that Astros outfielder Fernando Martinez had decided to withdraw from the World Baseball…Read More

Fernando Martinez Makes the Right Decision

This really is a make or break season for Fernando Martinez.  He is out of options and is dangerously…Read More

Chatting with Jeff Luhnow

With only a few minutes to chat with Astros G.M. Jeff Luhnow, I got straight to the point. I asked him…Read More

Is This the Year for Fernando Martinez?

At what point is a prospect not a prospect?  Does a player ever lose their skills or does the point…Read More

Mills exit a relief for all parties involved

As you read what I decided to write this late Sunday evening, remember that I don’t wish anyone…Read More

Rebuilding can be fun again

Okay so I don’t want to be a buzz kill after the last two nights of thrilling victories, after…Read More

Down On The Farm

Yesterday, I wrote an article about top prospect George Springer being promoted (finally!) to AA Corpus…Read More

Can Mills really last the season?

I love the Astros, always have and always will but let’s be honest, this is getting embarrassing.…Read More

Mike Hessman; a real life Crash Davis

Astros farmhand Mike Hessman is having a big year at Oklahoma City. The RedHawks 1B/DH is producing some…Read More

Astros news & notes for Saturday 6/16

What’s new with the Astros? Bullpen workhorse Wilton Lopez is the latest Astro to be put on the…Read More

Harrell vs. Humber to decide series

The Astros and White Sox have each tallied a lopsided victory in the first two games of their interleague…Read More

Astros Rally Early But Lose Late

To say that the game tonight was an offensive showcase would be an understatement. A total of 21 runs…Read More

Fernando Martinez makes Astros debut

The Astros have placed Travis Buck on the disabled list and called up Fernando Martinez to fill out the…Read More

Astros Drop Rubber Match vs Marlins

The Astros dropped the finale vs the Miami Marlins tonight 5-3. Astros starter Lucas Harrell got off…Read More