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Time may be running out on Happ and Harrell

The Astros have done remarkably well so far this season but that doesn’t mean everyone is having fun. The rotation has two horses in Wandy Rodriguez and Bud Norris but after that, it gets dicey.…Read More

Astros Drop 2nd of 3 Game Set to Bucs

J.A. Happ took the mound for the Astros tonight in Pittsburgh, facing off against Charlie Morton. As was the case with most J.A. Happ starts, the Astros lost the game. In the first inning, Neil Walker…Read More

Cardinals whip Astros 8-1

The Astros five game winning streak came to an end today with an 8-1 loss to the Cardinals. All good things must come to an end and today’s pitching matchup didn’t favor the Astros. Cardinals…Read More

Astros updates for Sunday May 6

Rhiner Cruz rehabbing at AAA Astros reliever Rhiner Cruz began a rehab assignment last night at AAA Oklahoma City. The flame-throwing Rule 5 pick has been on the disabled list since April 24 with an ankle…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

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Series Preview – Dodgers vs. Astros

Tonight the Astros open up a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers. J.A. Happ will…Read More

Marlins outlast Astros 5-4 in 11 innings

It was deja vu all over again in Miami as the Astros – Marlins game came down to the wire and ended…Read More

Astros smash the Braves 8-3

The Astros sure do look like they have taken to this underdog role nicely. They rallied from an early…Read More

Astros start the season off just right

Well, it looks like our little engine that could is rolling along. The Astros followed a dominant Saturday…Read More

Astros Rotation Taking Shape

This morning, the Astros released veteran RHP, Livan Hernandez. This comes after also releasing veterans…Read More

Make it or break it time for J.A. Happ

Last season was truly one to forget for J.A. Happ and most Astros’ fans who witnessed his starts…Read More

Astros rotation starting to take shape

Normally, at this point of spring training, clubs start to get an idea of what their rosters might look…Read More

Wallace shows missing power as the Astros beat the Marlins 7-4

The Astros used a big 3rd inning today to wipe out the Miami Marlins 7 -4. It seems the hometown nine…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

Astros rotation spots still up for grabs

Since the decision was made to move Brett Myers to the bullpen, competition for spots in the Astros rotation…Read More

Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part 2)

The Starters Ten of the 28 pitchers in Astros camp made at least five big league starts in 2011. An eleventh,…Read More

A Roy Oswalt Reunion?

Several media outlets have reported that the Astros are one of a handful of teams that are interested…Read More

Player Profile: Brett Wallace

Next up on our tour of the Astros 40 man roster is Brett Wallace. Wallace was acquired by the Astros…Read More

Player Profile: J.A. Happ

James Anthony Happ is an enigma wrapped in a conundrum. The big lefty was acquired, along with Jonathan…Read More

What the Astros’ rotation might look like in 2012

As the winter meetings are about to close shop for another year, the Wandy Rodriguez trade rumors are…Read More