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
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

















