Houston Astros
Houston Astros news, rumors and injuriesAstros | Chad Qualls drawing interest Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:44:31 -0700 Several teams have expressed interest in Houston Astros CL Chad Qualls, according to a major league source. Comment () | Share: Astros | Collin McHugh to make rehab start Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:14:46 -0700 Houston Astros SP Collin McHugh (finger) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to returning to the rotation. Comment () | Share: Astros | Brady Aiken not signing Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:14:38 -0700 Houston Astros SP Brady Aiken, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, is not signing, according to a source. Fantasy Tip: This is a big blow to the Astros' future plans. They were not sold on the fact that Aiken was completely healthy. Comment () | Share: Astros | Option David Martinez Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:10:36 -0700 The Houston Astros optioned RP David Martinez to Triple-A Oklahoma City Friday, July 18. Comment () | Share: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:09:55 -0700 The Houston Astros recalled SP Jake Buchanan from Triple-A Oklahoma City Friday, July 18. Comment () | Share: Astros | Collin McHugh to throw Friday Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:03:33 -0700 Updating a previous report, Houston Astros SP Collin McHugh (fingernail) will throw a bullpen session Friday, July 18. Comment () | Share: Astros | Collin McHugh, Jarred Cosart updates Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:45:28 -0700 Houston Astros SP Collin McHugh (fingernail) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, July 17. SP Jarred Cosart (finger), who was dealing with a blister issue before the All-Star break, will pitch Sunday, July 20, after throwing a bullpen session Thursday. Comment () | Share: Astros | Brady Aiken's contract dispute Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:52:40 -0700 Houston Astros SP Brady Aiken, the No. 1 overall draft pick, and the team are in a high-stakes "game of chicken" in their contract negotiations, according to a person familiar with the talks. The deadline to sign rookies to deals is Friday, July 18. Aiken is still seeking $6.5 million, and his backers are saying that he's fully healthy. However, the Astros are looking for a discount after an exam showed what some believe is a worrisome abnormality related to the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. If Aiken goes unsigned, he'd be only the second No. 1 overall pick in history not to sign. Fantasy Tip: This dispute could easily go right up until the deadline Friday. However, as Heyman notes, the Astros can ill afford to lose out on the top overall pick and an arm like Aiken, so we expect a deal to eventually be reached. Comment () | Share: Astros | Brady Aiken may have small UCL Wed, 16 Jul 2014 05:17:54 -0700 Updating previous reports, Houston Astros P Brady Aiken (elbow) may have an abnormally small ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, which the team contests would make him more of a health risk. "Maybe the ulnar collateral ligament is small but he has a freakishly big flexor-pronator mass, something like that, where it's like, for whatever reason, his anatomy is different, but it's not impacting him," Dr. Chris Geary, an orthopedic surgeon and the chief of sports medicine at Tufts Medical center who has not evaluated Aiken said. "It sounds to me like it's not completely straightforward. It's one of those things you could maybe, depending on what it actually is, you could kind of spin it depending on what your own agenda is." Comment () | Share: Astros | Agent accuses team of wrongdoing Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:24:16 -0700 Houston Astros P Brady Aiken's (elbow) adviser, and high-profile agent, Casey Close criticized the Astros and Major League Baseball for the way they handled negotiations with draft picks. Close advises No. 1 overall pick Aiken and Astros fifth-round pick P Jacob Nix. Close accuses the Astros of using a medical concern to pressure Aiken to sign a deal with a lower signing bonus to allow the team to sign Nix and 21st-round pick P Mac Marshall under the draft cap. "We are extremely disappointed that Major League Baseball is allowing the Astros to conduct business in this manner with a complete disregard for the rules governing the draft and the 29 other clubs who have followed those same rules," Close said. Comment () | Share: Astros | Jose Altuve rolling up the hits Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:27:45 -0700 Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve heads into the All-Star break leading the majors with 130 hits. The next closest player in the majors is Seattle Mariners 2B Robinson Cano with 118 hits. Altuve also has 41 stolen bases which is best in the American League. Comment () | Share: Astros | Chris Carter heating up Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:55:01 -0700 Houston Astros DH Chris Carter has a nine-game hitting streak, dating back to Thursday, July 3. Carter has six home runs, 10 RBIs and nine runs, with a .371/.405/.914 slash line during the streak. Fantasy Tip: Carter's power is legit, but he is a batting average anchor, too. He is an option in all formats when hot. Comment () | Share: Astros | Mark Appel received cortisone shot Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:35:36 -0700 Houston Astros SP Mark Appel (wrist) received a cortisone shot in his throwing wrist a few weeks ago, according to agent Scott Boras. General manager Jeff Luhnow said Appel dealt with a wrist issue but has recovered from the injury. Comment () | Share: Astros | David Martinez optioned Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:42:48 -0700 The Houston Astros optioned RP David Martinez to Triple-A Oklahoma City Sunday, July 13. Comment () | Share: Astros | George Springer the DH Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:02:48 -0700 Houston Astros OF George Springer (knee) was the designated hitter due to soreness in his right knee Sunday, July 13. 1B Chris Carter played left field for the first time since last season. Comment () | Share:  |
KFFL: Sports Link of the DayHouston Astros Player NewsKFFL: Sports Link of the Day |
||||
