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Astros fan makes unbelieveable barehanded catch
Heads up Jim Crane, this man might need a contract.
While the Astros as a team haven't been much to talk about, at least one of the few fans in the stands is making things interesting in the interim.
In the second inning of Sunday's game against the White Sox in Houston, Trevor Crowe hit a bullet foul ball towards left field, which was no match for a quick-handed Astros...
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Astros 5, White Sox 4
Jason Castro homered for the second straight game and Matt Dominguez hit a three-run double to help the Houston Astros to their fourth straight win, 5-4, over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Dominguez put Houston on top 3-0 with a double in the second inning, and Castro hit a two-run shot to make it 5-2 in the seventh.
The left-handed Castro hit his first career home run off a...
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Houston Astros, Mark Appel agree to $6.35 million deal
The Houston Astros and Mark Appel, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, have reportedly come to terms on a deal. The Astros and the Stanford right-hander have agreed on a bonus of $6.35 million, the most any player has received under baseball’s new draft bonus rules. The preview high was the $6 million the Minnesota Twins gave high school outfielder Byron Buxton...
Houston Astros make Mark Appel a rich man
Mark Appel is a millionaireCredit: Jake Roth / USA Today Sports
The Houston Astros and Stanford RHP, and number 1 overall 2013 MLB draft pick Mark Appel have agreed to a deal, according to Jon Heyman, Baseball Insider of CBSSports.com. The deal is expected to be worth between $6M and $6.5M, which would leave the Astros with more draft budget to spend money on other picks who have...
Astros News: Brandon Barnes May Force Justin Maxwell Out of Centerfield
Brandon Barnes has been performing well in centerfield during Justin Maxwell‘s DL stint with a hand injury. The 27-year-old is hitting .271/.326/.729 with three home runs and 15 RBI this season and Houston Astros Manager Bo Porter may want to keep Barnes there even after Maxwell’s return.Porter told reporters, “I’m going to say that he will start. I’m not going to say it...
Cute couple gets married at ballpark, reception held during game
There are baseball fans, then there are baseball fans. The young couple in this video take their love of baseball, the Houston Astros, and the iconic Killer Bees (Biggio/Bagwell) to a whole new level. See their excitement (courtesy of MLB.com):
My favorite quote:
“It’s the Astros, this is the best place ever to get married!” – Bride
The couple and wedding party was...
Husband Bails On Wife To Take Bat To The Face
This dude is so lucky that bat rotation just grazed his wife. If that bat was a quarter turn more it would have popped her right in the cake hole! Cheers to your cat like, wife bailing speed sir!
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Matt Dominguez
Matt Dominguez will make good use of the short left field porch at his home park.Photo courtesy of baseballoogie
The Houston Astros are not quite the laughing stocks that everyone thought they would be. On Wednesday they scored six runs in the top of the ninth to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 and avoid a sweep. One of the biggest reasons for their come from behind prowess is their...
Astros rumors: Pirates interested in Bud Norris?
The Astros have said that they're willing to continue to build its rotation around staff ace Bud Norris, but a team in Houston's position is expected to listen on any of its players. Norris has been solid so far this season, and Nick Cafardo expects general managers in need of rotation help to zero in on the right-hander. Of the potential suitors, Cafardo says the Pittsburgh...
Roger Clemens' son opts for Longhorns over Astros
Kacy Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, is going to be following in his famous father's footsteps.
Not as a member of the Houston Astros, but as a Texas Longhorn.
"It was great to hear his name called and always an honor to be selected," Roger Clemens told the Houston Chronicle. "His sights will be set on the 'The University...
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Louisville baseball unveils new uniforms
The Louisville Cardinals were one of a few college baseball teams to debut new Adidas uniforms over the weekend, and they caught the attention of a lot of people. As you can see from the concept photo above that Uni Watch passed along, the new threads were supposed to include fantastic red pants. The Cardinals [...]
Patience Houston Astros Fans-- Help is on the Way!
For those that think winning is not everything, but the only thing—well, you are probably not a fan of the Houston Astros. If they were measured solely off of wins and losses the Astros would be the disappointment that many assumed they were going to be when the 2013 MLB season started.
However, if you delve a little deeper and look past the win/loss columns these guys are...
MLB Draft: Houston Astros Select Mark Appel 1st Overall
The Houston Astros went with home grown talent in the first pick for the 2013 Draft. They choose starting pitcher Mark Appel from Stanford, and he projects to be a future ace for their staff.
Appel features a three-pitch mix in his repertoire with a plus fastball that sits in the mid 90s with great movement. He also offers a hard slider and a circle changeup that has outstanding...
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Astros make pitcher top pick in draft
The Houston Astros used the first-overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft to select Mark Appel, a right-handed pitcher out of Stanford.
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Astros vendor spotted with snow cones in stall
This could possibly be one of the most unappetizing videos ever shot and make you think twice about the ice at your local ballpark. An Aramark vendor at Monday’s Royals-Astros game at Minute Maid Park was caught bringing his tray of snow cones into a bathroom stall with him while he did his business on the toilet. The video, taken by a concerned onlooker, was shot Monday...
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