http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Houston Astros News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679526&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679526&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Paulino battered early in Astros loss The Astros, who had their win over the Padres on Thursday delayed for nearly an hour because a swarm of bees overran the field, were themselves overran Friday at AT&T Park, losing, 13-0, to San Francisco in the series opener. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679552&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5679552&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Ortiz to pitch in familiar surroundings Russ Ortiz, who won 69 games for the Giants from 1998-2002 and 2007, will be making his fourth start at AT&T Park in an opposing uniform and his first since throwing seven strong innings for Arizona on April 21, 2005. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5680350&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5680350&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros ink five international players The Astros wasted little time in getting their feet wet during the international signing period, announcing Friday they had agreed to terms on contracts with five players. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658602&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658602&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Blum's bat stings Padres in finale Wandy Rodriguez delivered another quality start and third baseman Geoff Blum hit a three-run homer and drove in four to lead the Astros past the Padres. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648144&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648144&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros-Padres finale delayed by bees Thursday's finale with the Houston Astros was delayed for 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees descended on PETCO Park. Corey Brock http://brianmctaggart.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:11:45 EDT http://brianmctaggart.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_hou http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665944&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665944&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Bees make for unique day at PETCO The Astros and Padres were delayed 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees took over left field at PETCO Park. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658600&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658600&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Bourn still adjusting to NL parks In his third full season in the bigs, Astros center fielder Michael Bourn is still feeling his away around the league when it comes to defense. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648020&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648020&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Six-run fourth lifts Astros past Padres It wasn't exactly the offensive outburst Cecil Cooper predicted, but it was more than enough to send the Astros past the San Diego Padres. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648136&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648136&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Keppinger ready when his name is called Jeff Keppinger's playing time has gone down since Geoff Blum came off the DL, but Keppinger isn't letting that deter his focus. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648138&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648138&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros claim Duran from Rangers The Astros claimed infielder German Duran off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in an attempt to bolster depth in the Minor Leagues. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623176&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623176&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Bullpen lets Hampton's win slip away The Astros' bullpen, which has been one of the team's bright spots for more than a month, suffered a rare meltdown Tuesday night in a 4-3 loss to the Padres. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623742&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623742&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Fulchino securing relief role On the Round Rock Express -- in more ones than one -- in the early going this season, Jeff Fulchino has found a role as a middle reliever in Houston, and he aims to keep it. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5617140&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5617140&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros' top pick adjusting to pro life When Jiovanni Mier began his career with Greeneville in the rookie-level Appalachian League on Saturday, being able to show his defensive acumen was high on his early checklist. Jonathan Mayo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_hou Streaming video now part of At Bat Streaming video is now a part of the MLB.com At Bat 2009 app on the iPhone and iPod Touch -- at no additional cost to current subscribers. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606228&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606228&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Oswalt goes distance to top Padres Roy Oswalt continued his dominance of San Diego by pitching the Astros to their fourth win in five games in a 3-1 win over the Padres on Monday night at PETCO Park. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5609000&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5609000&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Hampton returning to six-man rotation With Mike Hampton coming off the DL to start against the Padres and all of his other five starters pitching well, manager Cecil Cooper has decided to go with a six-man rotation. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5612504&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5612504&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros option Wright to Triple-A The Astros optioned Wesley Wright to Triple-A Round Rock following Monday's 3-1 win over San Diego to make room on the roster for Mike Hampton. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5603864&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5603864&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Lynn is Astros' All-Star Among Us The Astros' All-Star Among Us is Gary Lynn of Houston, chosen by fans across the nation for overcoming his own cerebral palsy and starting a foundation for CP research. Tom Singer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606258&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606258&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnerId=rss_hou Astros set to release Backe Brandon Backe, the local product that endeared himself to Astros fans with his penchant for coming up big in the playoffs, is done in Houston. Brian McTaggart