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Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel
HOUSTON (AP) -- Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros.
Speaking at a MLB diversity business summit at a convention near Minute Maid Park, Selig praised Houston's rebuilding efforts. He then likened Appel, a right-handed pitcher, and Houston's 2012 No. 1 pick, shortstop Carlos...
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Cusp Dwellers: Houston Astros in the PCL
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We have all read enough about George Springer to satiate our “who’s the next Mike Trout?” fix for the time being. And while Springer might indeed get thrown to the wolves in short order, the two Astros farmhands acquired in the Hunter Pence trade with Philadelphia back in 2011 deserve immediate attention as well: right-handed pitcher Jarred Cosart...
Astros' Norris a good bet to be moved
Meet Bud Norris. He's a 28-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros. He loves to golf. Born and raised in Marin County, Calif., educated at Cal Poly, Norris and his girlfriend are proud owners of an Alaskan Klee Kai named Bailey.
Remember this brief introduction next month, when it is possible your favorite team will trade for him.
With the non-waiver trade deadline...
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Video: Astros fan gets tangled up in seats going for foul ball
Your browser does not support iframes.The futility of the Houston Astros goes well beyond the play on the field.Apparently, it extends to the fans and the stands, as well.Watch as one Astros fan gets tangled up in a row of empty seats while attempting to flag down a foul ball during sixth inning of Monday night's game against the Chicago White Sox.He remains stuck while his friends...
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Fan gets stuck in seats after diving for foul ball
Your browser does not support iframes. A Houston Astros fan went tumbling into a row of seats and disappeared while trying to grab a foul ball during Monday night's game at Minute Maid Park, and to make matters worse, the fan was nowhere near where the ball ended up. It happened in the sixth inning as Chicago White Sox batter Alexei Ramirez hit the foul line drive into the...
Astros rumors: A dozen teams interested in Bud Norris
The hot stove is already starting to simmer, as the July 31 MLB Trade Deadline approaches. While the availability of some players is still being determined, it appears that Houston Astros right-hander Bud Norris is a safe bet to get dealt if he remains healthy. The Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates have already "kicked around the idea of acquiring...
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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Video: Astros fan makes one-handed catch while holding drink
Your browser does not support iframes.The woeful Astros may want to consider signing this guy to a contract.On Sunday, this fan made a nice one-handed snag while holding his fruity drink in the other hand. This wasn't no lightly batted ball, either. The ball came off Trevor Crowe's bat like a missile down the left field line, but it was no match for this fan and father.He...
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...
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...
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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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 [...]
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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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