Astros begin series against Brewers with a blowoutBrian T. Smith, chron.com Box score Through the initial three innings Tuesday, the Astros only had two hits and one run. Normally, the lack of meaningful contact and real production would have been major problems and a rebuilding club would have gradually moved closer toward its… |
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Brian T. Smith, chron.com When Justin Maxwell left the Astros, the fifth-year veteran was still considered the starting center fielder. Tuesday, the job belonged to rookie Brandon Barnes. While Maxwell shifted to right field, he was almost as excited about pairing up with his cl… |
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Chris Abshire, MLB.com Outfielder Fernando Martinez, who appeared in 52 games for the Astros over the past two seasons, was sent to the Yankees in a trade on Tuesday. The Astros acquired right-handed pitcher Charles Basford, who will report to rookie-league Tri-City. |
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Gronkowski undergoes back surgery, return TBD9 hours ago
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com If we were putting individual plays on the Mt. Rushmores we’ve been putting together for each of the NFL’s 32 teams instead of faces, there’s little doubt that the Music City Miracle would make the cut for the Titans. Frank Wycheck played a major role i… |
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Brian T. Smith, chron.com Righthander Jordan Lyles has been one of the best pitchers in baseball during June, allowing just four runs and striking out 18 in 19 2/3 innings. The promising 22-year-old will take the mound Tuesday as the Astros open a three-game interleague series a… |
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Ortiz: Jordan Lyles is starting to look like an ace14 hours ago
Jose de Jesus Ortiz, chron.com In a season that must ultimately be judged by how the Astros grow and weed out the pretenders, righthander Jordan Lyles is one of the biggest reasons for hope at Minute Maid Park. At 22, the big righthander from South Carolina might already be the Astro… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com On Tuesday afternoon, we’ll be continuing our series on Mt. Rushmores with the franchise that calls Houston home as well as the one that used to call Houston home. We’ll be unveiling the faces of the franchise for both the Texans and Titans on NBCSN, bu… |
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RTC: Thorough look at Watt's sacks, season17 hours ago
Reading the coverage… Houston Texans Arian Foster has joined NFL players supporting LBGT Pride Month, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle. Breaking down the sacks and season of J.J. Watt with Cian Fahey of Pre Snap Reads. "Maybe surprisingl… |
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Yankees, Dodgers spice up interleague18 hours ago
Interleague play, a novelty gone stale, or worse, gets some pizzazz back for the next two nights. The Dodgers play the Yankees in the Bronx for the first time since the final game of the 1981 World Series. How long has it been? It hasn't happened in the… |
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Metta World Peace: I’m Not Letting Dwight Howard Go To HoustonJun 18 (yesterday)
Dime Magazine, dimemag.com If Dwight Howard leaves Los Angeles this summer, he’ll likely end up in Houston. Speculation is increasing that the Rockets are a viable threat to steal Superman away from Hollywood. The only problem is Metta World Peace says he won’t let his big man go… |
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Brian T. Smith, chron.com Astros righthanded starter Bud Norris carefully chose his words, stood behind his teammates and took part of the blame for his club’s tough 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday at Minute Maid Park. But Norris said a game-changing sixth inning was… |
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Crain ties club mark as bullpen helps Sox halt skidJun 18 (yesterday)
Scott Merkin, MLB.com Throughout the course of this four-game wraparound series for the White Sox against the Astros, local product Jesse Crain had about 120 friends and family members come through Minute Maid Park. It wasn't until a 4-2 victory Monday night that those who a… |
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Justin Maxwell set to rejoin Astros; Jimmy Paredes optioned back to Oklahoma CityJun 18 (yesterday)
Brian T. Smith, chron.com Justin Maxwell will rejoin the Astros and start Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, Astros manager Bo Porter said Monday after his club’s 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Maxwell, 29, was 4-for-18 during an injury rehab stint with Class AAA Oklahom… |
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Astros report: Porter puts his confidence in CroweJun 18 (yesterday)
Brian T. Smith, chron.com Trevor Crowe is a 2005 first-round pick who’s 29 and owns a .182 batting average with a .528 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. Only Crowe’s status as a former No. 14 overall selection in the draft fits the Astros’ rebuilding plan — the club has added se… |
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Arian Foster joins NFL players supporting LGBT Pride MonthJun 17 (yesterday)
Tania Ganguli, chron.com Last week, the NFLPA announced a group of its members putting their names and jersey numbers on t-shirts supporting LGBT Pride Month, the proceeds of which would benefit Athlete Ally. Former Texans Eric Winston and Connor Barwin were among them. Shortly… |
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Astros sign second-rounder Thurman, three more draft picksJun 17 (yesterday)
Ultimate Astros, chron.com The Houston Astros announced today the signing of right-handed pitcher Andrew Thurman, who was selected in the second round of the 2013 MLB First Year Player Draft. The Astros also announced the signings of LHP Jordan Mills (28th round), RHP Jorge Perez… |
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After missing on Bradshaw, Pats sign a runnerJun 17 (yesterday)
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Patriots were among the teams sniffing around running back Ahmad Bradshaw, before he signed with the Colts last week. Sights thus lowered, they added undrafted rookie running back George Winn Monday, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Winn… |
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You make the call: What Texans blog posts do you want?Jun 17 (yesterday)
Stephanie Stradley, chron.com This is the time of year where Texans staffers take time off–post minicamp, pre-training camp. The Texans players don’t really take time off because if they don’t come into camp in shape, they will be in big trouble. On the last day of minicam... |
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Arian Foster delivers good news for TexansJun 17 (yesterday)
Nick Mathews, chron.com Texans running back Arian Foster said he will “more than likely” be ready for training camp at the end of July. Foster suffered a calf injury during organized team activities last month. “Yeah, it’s good man,” Foster told FOXSports.com. “It’s just a sma… |
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Nick Mathews, chron.com ESPN personality Mark Schlereth said the Texans are “a complete team,” but have one potential flaw. “The one question mark is the quarterback,” Schlereth said of veteran Matt Schaub. “(He’s) a little bit iffy.” But in predicting the AFC playoff teams fo… |
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Raw Sewage Flooded The Locker Rooms In Oakland YesterdayJun 17 (yesterday)
Jack Dickey, deadspin.com It has not been a great few years for hygiene at the stadia of the American League West. Earlier this year, a Houston Astros vendor pooped next to his snowcones. Before that, rats scurried all over Angel Stadium. (And, oh god, let us not forget the bees… |
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RTC: Bjoern Werner a 'force of nature'Jun 17 (yesterday)
Reading the coverage… Houston Texans The five biggest questions that are still unsettled as the Texans head into their summer hiatus, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle. These Texans have a better Super Bowl chance than last year’s version, say… |
