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Right field wide open for the Astros

I’ll be honest, coming into the season, I was hoping Brian Bogusevic would show doubters wrong and become a regular MLB right fielder. Brian has a terrific arm, tons of power and a good eye at the…Read More

Astros State of the Team Report

Welcome to the first installment of our “State of the Team” report. This will be a monthly feature that discusses all aspects of the team, with each of our writers breaking down a couple of…Read More

Get to know the Astros’ offense

As I was driving into work a few weeks back, yes I haven’t left my day job as of yet, I was listening to a certain sports talk show in Houston which will remain nameless. They were babbling on about…Read More

Travis Buck working hard to earn a spot with the Astros

Coming into Spring Training, most of us simply assumed Brian Bogesuvic would be the guy in RF. We also pretty much assumed Jordan Schafer and Jason Bourgeois would be almost assured of spots. Well, that…Read More

Roster cuts and a position change highlight busy morning for the Astros

Every time I see a baseball club make roster cuts, I think back to the Durham Bulls’ manager struggling to tell 12 year minor league veteran catcher Crash Davis, letting a player go was the hardest…Read More

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Let’s Talk Astros – Roundtable #2

With spring training in full swing, the gang here at Climbing Tal’s Hill got together and decided to…Read More

Let’s talk Astros – Roundtable #1

With spring training in full swing, the gang here at Climbing Tal’s Hill got together and decided…Read More

Kyle Weiland dominant as the Astros clip the Yankees 4-3

Kyle Weiland had one of the better starts for an Astros’ pitcher this spring by going 4 hitless…Read More

Nationals interested in Jason Bourgeois

It has been no mystery to anyone in baseball over the past 12 months that the Washington Nationals have…Read More

Attack of the Snyders lead Astros past Mets

Chris Snyder was brought to Houston to provide an offensive spark and so far during spring training he…Read More

Astros swat Nats

The Astros chalked up their second win in as many games with a 10-2 trouncing of the Nationals Sunday.…Read More

Astros FanFest 2012: Sit down with Brad Mills

One of the more fun and interesting aspects of FanFest was the opportunity to sit down with Brad Mills…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

Astros sign Jack Cust to a one-year deal with a club option

Late this evening, the Astros signed veteran OF/1B/DH Jack Cust to a one-year deal. No money has been…Read More

Astros claim Fernando Martinez

The Astros have been awarded a waiver claim on former New York Mets outfielder Fernando Martinez. The…Read More