Houston Astros news, rumors and injuries
Astros | Evan Gattis update
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:20:27 -0700
Houston Astros C/OF Evan Gattis (concussion) took batting practice Wednesday, Aug. 16, and caught a bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 17. Manager A.J. Hinch said he believes Gattis could be the first of nine Astros currently on the DL to be activated.
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Astros | Lance McCullers working toward return
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:16:58 -0700
Houston Astros RHP Lance McCullers (back) threw a bullpen session Monday, Aug. 14, and is scheduled to throw another one later this week.
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Astros | Marwin Gonzalez gets a blow
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:34:14 -0700
Houston Astros INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez is out a lineup Tuesday, Aug. 15, versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. SS/3B Alex Bregman will get the nod at shortstop, while 3B J.D. Davis will fill in at third base.
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Astros | Carlos Correa takes swings, groundballs
Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:41:19 -0700
Houston Astros SS Carlos Correa (thumb) took 20 to 25 swings off a tee and fielded about 60 groundballs Monday, August 14. He said he feels he's ahead of schedule in his rehab.
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Astros | Brian McCann placed on DL
Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:39:04 -0700
Houston Astros C Brian McCann (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday, Aug. 14, because of right knee soreness. The team also recalled C Max Stassi from Class AAA Fresno and optioned LHP Reymin Guduan to Class AAA Fresno.
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Astros | Houston set to acquire Tyler Clippard
Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:10:23 -0700
The Houston Astros are acquiring RHP Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox Sunday, Aug. 13.
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Astros | George Springer takes a seat
Sun, 13 Aug 2017 09:36:24 -0700
Houston Astros OF George Springer is not in the lineup Sunday, Aug. 13, versus the Texas Rangers. OF Jake Marisnick will get the start in center field in his absence.
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Astros | Alex Bregman takes a seat
Sat, 12 Aug 2017 16:11:38 -0700
Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman is not in the lineup Saturday, Aug. 12, versus the Texas Rangers. 3B J.D. Davis will fill in at third base instead.
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Astros | Houston sits a pair of regulars Saturday
Sat, 12 Aug 2017 15:34:31 -0700
Houston Astros C Brian McCann and 1B Yulieski Gurriel are not in the lineup Saturday, Aug. 12, against the Texas Rangers. C Juan Centeno will handle duties behind the plate, while INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez will fill in at first base.
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Astros | Brian McCann getting night off
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:53:37 -0700
Houston Astros C Brian McCann (rest) is not in the starting lineup Thursday, August 10, versus the Chicago White Sox. C Juan Centeno will get the start behind home plate and bat eighth against LHP Carlos Rodon.
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Astros | Carlos Beltran takes a seat
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:23:36 -0700
Houston Astros DH Carlos Beltran is out of the lineup Thursday, Aug. 10, versus the Chicago White Sox. OF George Springer will serve as the designated hitter, while OF Jake Marisnick will fill in for Springer in center field.
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Astros | George Springer returning Wednesday
Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:13:38 -0700
Houston Astros OF George Springer (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 9. 1B Tyler White was optioned to Class AAA Fresno in a corresponding move.
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Astros | George Springer to return Wednesday?
Tue, 08 Aug 2017 23:13:07 -0700
Houston Astros OF George Springer (quad) could be activated Wednesday, Aug. 9, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Springer went through drills prior to the game Tuesday, Aug. 8, but was not activated.
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Astros | A.J. Reed sent down
Sat, 05 Aug 2017 11:51:17 -0700
The Houston Astros sent 1B A.J. Reed to Class AAA Round Rock on Saturday, Aug. 5.
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Astros | J.D. Davis selected
Sat, 05 Aug 2017 11:48:24 -0700
The Houston Astros selected the contract of 3B J.D. Davis from Class AAA Round Rock on Saturday, Aug. 5.
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