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Houston Astros news, rumors and injuriesFri, 07 Mar 2014 15:43:25 -0800 Houston Astros OF Marc Krauss went 3-for-4 Friday, March 7, and is batting .455 (8-for-15) in five spring games with two home runs. Krauss' chances of making the roster increase because he is capable of playing both corner outfield spots and first base. He worked in the offseason to reduce unneeded movement in his swing and to attack the ball quicker. Share: Astros | Mark Appel taking it slow Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:27:41 -0800 Houston Astros SP Mark Appel (appendix) is being brought along slowly as he recovers from an appendectomy last month, and he's yet to face hitters in live batting practice. He's thrown off a mound a couple of times in camp. "Everything feels good," said Appel, taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Stanford last year. "They're taking some precautions after the appendectomy. The training staff wants me to be 100 percent healthy before I start pitching live. I'm taking it slow, just playing catch day by day. I'm kind of building up again after taking a break." Share: Astros | Dexter Fowler expected to return Friday Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:25:09 -0800 Houston Astros OF Dexter Fowler's (neck) stiff neck felt better Thursday, March 6, and he's expected to play Friday, March 7. Share: Astros | Jonathan Singleton past his addictions Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:48:56 -0800 Houston Astros 1B Jonathan Singleton has stopped smoking marijuana and abusing alcohol after time spent in rehab, and he reported to camp this year in good shape and in a much better place mentally. He's competing for the starting first base job. Singleton isn't receiving treatment for his addictions currently and doesn't have anyone traveling with him to keep him on track. Share: Astros | Jason Castro likely staying Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:08:11 -0800 The Houston Astros do not sound likely to trade C Jason Castro anytime soon. This offseason, several teams asked the Astros about Castro, but the Astros feel Castro's play and leadership are too valuable to deal right now. Share: Astros | No timetable for Mark Appel Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:52:04 -0800 Houston Astros manager Bo Porter said the team has not talked about when SP Mark Appel (appendix) will make his first appearance in a spring training game. Share: Astros | Asher Wojciechowski back at camp Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:48:02 -0800 Houston Astros SP Asher Wojciechowski (lat) returned to the team's spring training facility Friday, Feb. 28, after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection to help his injured lat muscle. He said he will rest for a few days then will allow the doctors take a look at the injury. Share: Astros | Japhet Amador arrives at camp Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:47:06 -0800 Houston Astros 1B Japhet Amador (personal) reported for spring training Friday, Feb. 28, after missing time because of a personal issue. Amador is expected to compete for the starting first base job and believes he will be able to play in a spring training game in three to four days. Share: Astros | Alex White throws BP Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:28:49 -0800 Houston Astros SP Alex White (elbow) threw 30 pitches of live batting practice Thursday, Feb. 27, and felt fine. Share: Astros | Skipper excited about Preston Tucker Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:07:41 -0800 Houston Astros OF Preston Tucker hit 25 home runs with a .297 batting average at two levels of minor-league ball last season. Manager Bo Porter is excited to see what he can do in camp. "He was one of those guys that I kind of put an asterisk next to I was excited to have him here at camp," Porter said Wednesday, Feb. 26. Share: Astros | Several battling for 1B job Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:06:13 -0800 The Houston Astros first base job is wide open, with 1B Japhet Amador, 1B Jesus Guzman, OF Marc Krauss, 1B Jonathan Singleton and 1B Brett Wallace all listed as competitors for the gig. Share: Astros | Japhet Amador close to arriving Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:05:37 -0800 The arrival of Houston Astros 1B Japhet Amador (personal) is being called "imminent." He did not report to camp on time because his wife is ill and pregnant, according to his agent. "Obviously, he had to tend to some family issues. We're excited that he's going to be able to come here and compete for the first-base job, and I look forward to getting him here and talking to him just making sure everything is OK on the home front," manager Bo Porter said Wednesday, Feb. 26. Amador is battling several others for the first base job. Share: Astros | Asher Wojciechowski gets PRP injection Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:05:15 -0800 Updating a previous report, Houston Astros P Asher Wojciechowski (lat) flew to Houston Wednesday, Feb. 26, to get a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for his injured right latissimus muscle. "It's supposed to help with the recovery time," Wojciechowski said. Share: Astros | Asher Wojciechowski to have more tests Wed, 26 Feb 2014 14:28:23 -0800 Houston Astros SP Asher Wojciechowski (lat) will undergo more tests after undergoing an MRI exam Monday, Feb. 24. The team doesn't want to rush their pitching prospect. Share: Astros | Raul Valdes throws bullpen Wed, 26 Feb 2014 14:27:59 -0800 Houston Astros RP Raul Valdes (knee) tossed a 25-pitch bullpen Wednesday, Feb. 26, and threw all of his pitches and felt fine. He'll throw another session Friday, Feb. 28, and he thinks he may be able to pitch in a spring game within two weeks. Share:  |
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