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Jeff Luhnow makes a statement in releasing Livan Hernandez

When most of us learned Livan Hernandez had been released on Friday morning, we were surprised to say the least. While Hernandez wasn’t pitching lights out ball, he had been pretty darn good early…Read More

Astros Rotation Taking Shape

This morning, the Astros released veteran RHP, Livan Hernandez. This comes after also releasing veterans Zach Duke and Jack Cust and reassigning several top prospects to the minor leagues. Duke was scooped…Read More

Let’s talk Astros – Roundtable #3

With Spring Training winding down it’s time for another roundtable discussion. This week the staff here at CTH takes a look at some of the most recent developments in Astros camp and the possible…Read More

Astros Release Zach Duke and Jack Cust

Alyson Footer just broke the news that the Astros have made another round of cuts. This round includes releasing veterans Jack Cust and Zach Duke. Both were signed to minor league contracts with an invite…Read More

Late rally helps Astros beat Bucs

It took the Astros offense a while to get started today but a big ninth inning helped secure a 5-4 win. Pirates starter James McDonald held Houston hitless fro 5 & 1/3 innings before pinch-hitter Travis…Read More

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Bad news for Sergio Escalona

Astros lefty reliever Sergio Escalona will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2012 season.…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

Union Leader dances around questions about Astros

MLB Player’s Association executive director Michael Weiner stopped by the Astros clubhouse yesterday…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

Houston Hopeful- Zach Duke

Last month the Astros signed Zach Duke to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.…Read More

Jason Castro says he’s ahead of schedule

Astros catcher Jason Castro told Brian McTaggart he is ahead of schedule on his recovery from foot surgery.…Read More

Astros sign 16 year veteran Livan Hernandez

As Greg noted earlier today, the Astros continued to create starting pitching depth by signing 16-year…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 Zach Duke

Jeff Luhnow strikes again! This time he has inked veteran southpaw, Zach Duke, to a minor league deal…Read More