Brett Wallace Sent to AAA, Laird Called Up
In a move that doesn’t shock many people, Jeff Luhnow finally decided that Brett Wallace needed to be sent down to OKC. With Wallace being sent down, the Astros called up Brandon Laird to take his…Read More
Managing Astros bullpen Porter’s biggest challenge
After a week’s worth of games under the lights, Bo Porter is learning how difficult it can be to manage a big league bullpen. The makeup of the Astros ‘pen makes Porter’s job even more…Read More
Athletics rout Astros 8-3
If you don’t have Comcast SportsNet Houston, you didn’t miss much last night. Astros hitters piled up another 13 strikeouts in their 8-3 loss to the Oakland A’s. Eleven of those Ks came…Read More
Is the Writing on the Wall for Wright?
Since Wesley Wright‘s arrival with the Houston Astros in 2008, he has tried to figure out his ideal role as a Major Leaguer. Finally, last season Wright and the Astros realized that he makes a pretty…Read More
Player Card: Xavier Cedeno
In 2012 the Astros summoned Xavier Cedeno from the bullpen a total of 44 times. The 26-year old lefty from Puerto Rico put together some pretty decent numbers in his 31 innings of work. He fared well against…Read More
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
Let’s talk Astros – Roundtable #3
With Spring Training winding down it’s time for another roundtable discussion. This week the staff…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…Read More
Houston Hopeful- Xavier Cedeno
Left-hander Xavier Cedeno has been invited to Spring Training and will compete for a spot in the Astros…Read More










