Singleton No. 3 on list of top first-base prospects

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Infielder Moore agrees to Minor League deal

The Astros continue to stockpile non-roster players for Spring Training, announcing Tuesday they had agreed to terms on a Minor League deal with infielder Scott Moore, a left-handed hitter who spent the entire 2011 season at Triple-A Iowa.
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Astros sign three players to Minor League deals

The Astros on Monday signed right-handed pitchers Alberto Arias and Jose Valdez and left-hander Xavier Cedeno to Minor League contracts. All three were outrighted by the club earlier this month.
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Norris intrigued by World Series matchup

Seeing the division-rival Cardinals and in-state rival Rangers meet in the World Series might be the worst nightmare of Astros fans. But to Astros pitcher Bud Norris, it's a matchup of two of the most intriguing teams in baseball.
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Melancon to take part in MLB tour of Taiwan

Astros closer Mark Melancon will be part of a team of Major League Baseball players who will travel to Taiwan this November to play against the Chinese Taipei national team in the 2011 Taiwan All-Star Series.
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Young Sosa out to showcase his stuff against Rox

For a pair of clubs out of the postseason picture, the last at-bats and pitching performances of the season are important to see what younger talent can bring to the table. That's exactly what the Rockies and Astros want to see Thursday as Alex White battles Henry Sosa.
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Astros hand out Minor League awards

Houston's Player Development Department announced their 2011 Minor League Players of the Year on Thursday, naming infielder Jose Altuve the Player of the Year and right-handed pitcher Jake Buchanan the Pitcher of the Year.
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Inbox: What will Astros do with Lee?

On the front burner with most fans is the issue of the Astros possibly moving to the American League and, of course, Carlos Lee. What would an Inbox be without a few questions about the veteran first baseman?
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Wandy gets the ball in opener at Wrigley

Coming off a series win over the powerful Phillies, the Astros send Wandy Rodriguez to the hill in the opener of a three-game set against Matt Garza and the Cubs on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
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Norris stellar, but Astros blanked by Phils

Phillies ace Roy Halladay shut down the Astros on Wednesday, outdueling Bud Norris to help Philadelphia avoid a three-game sweep with a 1-0 win over Houston in the season finale between the clubs at Minute Maid Park.
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Clemente's family honored before finale

Three members of Roberto Clemente's family were honored on the field prior to Wednesday's finale against the Phillies as part of the Astros' celebration of Roberto Clemente Day.
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Astros to begin 2012 slate at home again

For the 26th time in the last 31 years, the Astros will open the regular season at home when they begin the 2012 campaign against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, April 6, at Minute Maid Park in the first of a three-game series.
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Michaels' season done after breaking hand

Astros veteran outfielder Jason Michaels was scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday morning after breaking a bone in his left hand making a diving catch in the second inning of the Astros' 5-2 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.
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Norris facing tall task against Halladay, Phils

The inevitable can wait one more day. The Phillies had a chance to cement a playoff slot Tuesday night, an opportunity that remains ripe for the taking Wednesday against Houston. Philadelphia, the leaders of the National League East, can also clinch if the Cardinals lose Wednesday.
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Happ follows Myers' lead in besting Phils

The former Phillies continued to get the best of the former Astros.
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Mills to check out prospects next month

Astros manager Brad Mills plans to spend a few days following the end of the season visiting the instructional league in Florida, where most of the Astros' top prospects will play and workout for a month at the team's Spring Training facility in Kissimmee.
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Myers leads Astros, denying former 'mates

With former Astros players Roy Oswalt and Hunter Pence making their first appearance at Minute Maid Park since they were traded, Myers stole the show on Monday night by holding the Phillies to one run in eight innings and added a pair of hits to send the Astros to a 5-1 win.
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For Astros' many rookies, a tryout of sorts

With so many young players under his guidance — the Astros have 16 rookies currently on their roster — manager Brad Mills can use what he sees during September as a way to get a jump-start on some evaluations for next year.
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Astros honor military after firehouse visit

The Astros on Monday honored area first responders and military personnel to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including policemen, firefighters and EMS personnel.
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Sosa falls victim to long ball in finale

The Astros fell to the Nationals, 8-2, in Sunday's finale at Nationals Park to drop two of three in the series.
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Astros trying to avoid Strasburg hype

Manager Brad Mills encouraged his club to worry more about Stephen Strasburg's pitches than the hype that accompanies the star pitcher.
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Six-run third helps Wandy, Astros past Nats

The Astros did almost everything right in the third inning on Saturday. Washington did almost everything wrong, and that's why Houston scored six times and took command early in an 9-3 victory at Nationals Park.
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Astros will be ready to face Nats' Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg will get his second start of the season for the Nationals on Sunday, and the Astros haven't done a whole lot to prepare for him yet. But all of that's coming shortly.
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Familiar face: Astros pluck Pendleton off waivers

The Astros claimed right-hander Lance Pendleton off waivers from the Yankees on Friday. The right-hander spent most of the spring with the club as a Rule 5 pick before being returned to New York.
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Wandy in search of win No. 11 against Nats

Wandy Rodriguez and John Lannan, the workhorses for their respective clubs, will take the mound on Saturday at Nationals Park looking for a little bit of extra luck. They are two of only five qualified southpaws with an ERA less than 3.50 and a non-winning record this season.
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Astros lose on throwing error in 11th

The Astros rallied from an early two-run deficit to take the lead but couldn't hold it, as Jimmy Paredes' throwing error allowed Washington to claim a 4-3 victory in 11 innings on Friday night before 18,307 at Nationals Park.
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Escalona sprains left ankle during BP

Relief pitcher Sergio Escalona sprained his left ankle when he accidentally tripped over a glove while shagging a fly ball during batting practice before Friday's game.
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Johnson makes first start since returning

Chris Johnson made his first start on Friday since being recalled by the Astros on Sept. 2.
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Sept. 11 attacks vivid memory for Astros scout

Part-time Astros scout Ed Fastaia was a New York City fireman when the Twin Towers fell, and he recalls vividly the details of the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Mills wants to be man to lead young Astros

No matter who's in charge, Brad Mills would like to remain at the helm to see the Astros' rebuilding project to the end, and he wants to be there when today's rookies are tomorrow's cornerstone players.
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Source: MLB wants Astros to move to AL

As the Astros await approval of a transfer of ownership to a group led by Houston businessman Jim Crane, an industry source has confirmed for MLB.com that Commissioner Bud Selig has asked Crane to agree to move the Astros to the American League if he's approved as owner.
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Astros fall short despite three-homer night

The Astros got a two-run homer from Carlos Lee and solo shots from Matt Downs and Clint Barmes, but it wasn't enough in a 5-4 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
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Astros to commemorate 9/11 on Monday

The Astros will honor area first-responders and military personnel to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during Monday's game against the Phillies.
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Two Astros scouts informed they won't be back

Rusty Pendergrass, the scout who signed Hunter Pence for the Astros and area scout Lincoln Martin were informed Wednesday that their contracts were not being renewed, general manager Ed Wade said.
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Happ aims to stay on a roll vs. Pirates

Astros left-hander J.A. Happ has been solid since his return from the Minors, and he'll take on Brian Burres and the Pirates on Wednesday at PNC Park.
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Myers tops Pirates for first win since June

Brett Myers snapped his career-long losing streak at seven games by winning for the first time in nearly three months, holding the Pirates to one run in 7 2/3 innings to lead the Astros to a 4-1 win on Tuesday night at PNC Park.
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Biggio holds annual Sunshine Kids Party

Astros legend Craig Biggio played host to his annual Sunshine Kids Party on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros come up short against Pirates

With a steady rain falling throughout the day, the Pirates scratched out a pair of fourth-inning runs against starter Henry Sosa and went on to send the Astros to their fourth consecutive loss, 3-1, on Monday afternoon at PNC Park.
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Myers looking to get back on winning track

It's been nearly three months since Brett Myers last won a game, but the veteran right-hander hopes to end that streak on Tuesday against the Pirates.
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Sosa pegged to face Pirates in opener

The best start for the Pirates last week came from James McDonald (8-7, 4.11 ERA), and he'll be on the hill again Monday, facing Henry Sosa (2-2, 4.34 ERA), another young arm, who's on the bump for the Astros.
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Wandy strikes out eight but Astros fall

Wandy Rodriguez went six innings, striking out eight but allowing three runs on six hits, but Houston didn't get a hit off the Brewers' Shaun Marcum until the sixth.
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Mills tweaks lineup for finale vs. Brewers

With second baseman Jose Altuve and left fielder Carlos Lee getting days off Sunday, Astros manager Brad Mills used the opportunity to give the lineup a different look.
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Wandy aims to get Astros on track in finale

Carlos Gomez is expected to start for the Brewers on Sunday for the first time since fracturing his left collarbone in a July 20 game. He will meet a tough obstacle in the Astros' Wandy Rodriguez. Shaun Marcum will get the ball for Milwaukee in the series finale at Minute Maid Park.
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Weekend woes continue for Astros in loss

Weekends have not been kind to the Astros this season. Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers at Minute Maid Park in front of 24,982 paying customers sent the Astros to a record of 15-43 in games played Friday through Sunday.
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Norris, Astros unable contain Brewers' offense

The Brewers rode big nights from a host of players, as the Astros fell, 8-2, on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.
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Harrell makes good first impression

Right-hander Lucas Harrell made his first career start and appearance in a Houston Astros uniform a memorable one. Harrell became the first starter to hurl 5 1/3 or more shutout innings in his Astros debut since J.A. Happ threw six shutout innings in his debut on July 30, 2010, vs. Milwaukee.
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Norris on hill, looking to halt Brewers

Milwaukee has rolled to a 37-15 record since July 6 and will take a league-best 42-24 divisional record into Saturday's game against the Astros.
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Astros overcome by late runs from Brewers

Lucas Harrell earned a no-decision in his Astros debut, while Brian Bogusevic hit his first triple in the bigs. Clint Barmes went 2-for-3 with an RBI double.
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Lyles rejoins Astros, will pitch out of 'pen

As expected, 20-year-old right-hander Jordan Lyles rejoined the team Friday after being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Lyles made 15 starts for the Astros before he was sent down on Aug. 21 to work out of the bullpen in an effort to limit his innings.
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Rookie trio has Astros' future looking bright

Rookie left fielder J.D. Martinez, second baseman Jose Altuve and third baseman Jimmy Paredes have helped the Astros overcome the loss of franchise cornerstones Michael Bourn and Hunter Pence.
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