Recap: Houston vs. Pittsburgh
Doug Mientkiewicz went 4-for-4 with a pair of runs batted in, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won a wild, 8-7, decision over the Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Recap: Houston vs. Pittsburgh
Paul Maholm threw eight strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates took an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros in the second of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park.
Astros acquire P Wolf from Padres
The Houston Astros have acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitcher Chad Reineke, the club announced on Tuesday.
Recap: Houston vs. Pittsburgh
Freddy Sanchez drove in four runs, including a three-run inside-the-park homer, as the Pittsburgh Pirates used a seven- run ninth to upend Houston, 9-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Astros recall Hernandez for start
The Houston Astros recalled pitcher Runelvys Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Hernandez will start Monday's tilt with the Pittsburgh Pirates opposite John Van Benschoten.
Recap: Houston vs. Chicago Cubs
Ryan Dempster hurled eight scoreless innings, as the Chicago Cubs avoided a three-game series sweep by their division rival Houston, 9-0, at Minute Maid Park.
Recap: Houston vs. Chicago Cubs
Wandy Rodriguez was brilliant through 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball, as the Houston Astros topped the Chicago Cubs, 4-1, in the middle contest of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Astros place Oswalt on disabled list
The Houston Astros placed pitcher Roy Oswalt on the 15-day disabled list Saturday. The move is retroactive to July 12.
Recap: Houston vs. Chicago Cubs
Miguel Tejada and Hunter Pence had back-to-back doubles in the ninth, allowing the Houston Astros to edge the Chicago Cubs, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park.
Recap: Washington vs. Houston
Brandon Backe threw seven-plus shutout innings and had two hits, while Carlos Lee went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in, as Houston blanked Washington, 5-0, in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Recap: Washington vs. Houston
Hunter Pence blasted a two-run homer and finished with three RBI to lead the Houston Astros over the Washington Nationals, 6-4, in the middle contest of a three-game set.
Astros sign draft pick Castro
The Houston Astros announced that they have agreed to terms with catcher Jason Castro, the team's first-round selection in the 2008 draft, on Saturday.
Recap: Washington vs. Houston
Ronnie Belliard hit a pair of home runs and drove in five, while Tim Redding threw six shutout innings to help Washington crush Houston, 10-0, in the first of three games with the Astros.
Oswalt leaves with nagging hip injury
Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt left after the first inning of Friday's game with Washington, after apparently re- aggravating a left hip injury.
Astros getting left in the dust
To say that things haven't exactly gone the Houston Astros' way this season would be quite an understatement.
Abercrombie accepts assignment
Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade announced Thursday that outfielder Reggie Abercrombie will accept his assignment and report to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. Additionally, right- handed pitcher Oscar Villarreal has rejected his assignment to Round Rock and has been placed on waivers.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Houston
Geoff Blum hit a three-run home run, and the Houston Astros recovered from giving up a four-run lead to notch a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and avoid a three-game sweep at PNC Park.
Astros' Matsui returns from DL
Houston Astros second baseman Kaz Matsui was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday after spending more than two weeks nursing a strained right hamstring.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Houston
Nate McLouth homered, and his two-run single capped a three-run eighth inning, sending the Pirates to a 4-3 win over Houston in a game that was delayed by rain for over three hours.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Houston
Adam LaRoche finished 2-for-2 with a triple, two walks and a run batted in, as Pittsburgh slugged its way to a 10-7 win over Houston in the first of three games with the Astros.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Houston
Mark Teixeira ended the longest game in Turner Field history with a bases-loaded single off the top of the wall in left- center, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6, 17-inning victory over the Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game set.
Astros' Berkman scratched
Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman was scratched from Sunday's series finale with the Atlanta Braves due to an infection in his left eye.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Houston
Mark Loretta finished 3-for-4 with three doubles and four RBI as Houston pounded Atlanta, 6-1, in the middle contest of a three-game set at Turner Field.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Houston
Kelly Johnson hit a two-run homer to lead Atlanta past Houston, 6-2, in the opener of a three-game weekend set from Turner Field.
Recap: Houston vs. Los Angeles
Chad Billingsley tossed eight strong innings, and James Loney went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs batted in and two runs scored as the Los Angeles Dodgers topped the Houston Astros, 5-2, in the finale of a four-game series at Minute Made Park.
