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Brad Peacock and Rhiner Cruz sent to minors
The Astros are calling up Jordan Lyles and Dallas Keuchel for tonight’s game against Detroit. That means two players will need to be sent out to make room for the two pitchers. The Astros have announced…Read More
Astros 25 Man Roster Is Set
Earlier this morning, the Astros announced their final moves as they set their 25 man roster. They announced that Edgar Gonzalez will be sent to Triple-A, after failing to make a good impression in his…Read More
What Can We Expect From Rhiner Cruz in 2013?
What do the Astros have in Rhiner Cruz? He throws in the mid to upper 90’s, has the ability to dominate hitters, and was drafted first overall in the 2011 Rule 5 Draft, so having some optimism is understandable. …Read More
Player Card: Rhiner Cruz
Last year the Astros selected reliever Rhiner Cruz with the first overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft. The hard throwing 25-year old had never pitched above A-ball until the 2011 season, making the pick a…Read More
Astros drop into cellar with ninth straight loss
Norichika Aoki and Ryan Braun hit back-to-back homers in the top of the first inning as the Milwaukee Brewers sent the Astros to their ninth straight defeat. Scott Moore got Houston on the scoreboard in…Read More
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State of the Astros time!
We come to July and we find the Astros leaking oil badly. The team has a ton of issues but let’s…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
Astros updates for Sunday May 6
Rhiner Cruz rehabbing at AAA Astros reliever Rhiner Cruz began a rehab assignment last night at AAA Oklahoma…Read More
Weiland has shoulder surgery: Schafer out with oblique strain
Astros pitcher Kyle Weiland underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday to clean out…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…Read More
Astros’ rally comes up short vs Brewers 6-5
The Astros looked like a fish ready to be cooked for dinner but a nice 7th inning rally brought them…Read More
Brad Mills is managing like its 1985
After the second game of the season, Alex questioned Brad Mills’ decision to bring Rhiner Cruz…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
Astros lose to Tigers and shake up roster
While the Astros were getting beat in Lakeland, news was being made by the Astros’ front office.…Read More
Weiland settles in after rocky first inning
As Livan Hernandez strolled across the field today to join his new Braves teammates in the clubhouse…Read More
Mets 8 Astros 2
The Astros offense couldn’t get on track today against R.A. Dickey and the Mets. The knuckleball…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
Yankees top Astros 6-3
Astros starter Bud Norris had trouble commanding his fastball in the early going today and wound up on…Read More
Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part 3)
The Bullpen Yesterday I gave one of the bullpen spots to Lucas Harrell. That leaves sixteen relievers…Read More
Astros Rule 5 picks; What role will they play?
With the first pick in the 2011 Rule 5 Draft the Astros chose right-handed pitcher Rhiner Cruz from the…Read More
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