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
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





















