Humberto Quintero News

The odds of Randy Wolf re-signing with the Astros have dropped significantly since the Hot Stove season began two months ago, but the club's needs remain the same.

Who do you think will be starting at catcher on Opening Day? Also, how long do you think it will take for Jason Castro to reach the big leagues? -- Renaud R., Clarksville, Tenn.

The Astros have been encouraged by Michael Bourn's play in the Dominican Winter League.

In a story I wrote that will run in Tuesday's paper, I outlined the Astros' top priorities heading into the winter meetings.

Houston Astros catcher Humberto Quintero talks to starting pitcher Randy Wolf during a game against the Cubs that was played in Milwaukee.

I just kidnapped Ed Wade and Tal Smith and have the controls of the Astros. OK, guess I'll have to do something to Drayton McLane, too.

Houston Bottom 8th - Bill Bray enters the game for the Reds with two out and runners on first and second.

Lance Berkman's two-run home run in the opening frame and a two-run double from Humberto Quintero seven innings later propelled the Astros to a 5-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.

Randy Wolf combined with three relievers on a shutout Wednesday, keeping Houston alive in the playoff chase with a 5-0 victory over Cincinnati.

Houston Top 6th - Miguel Tejada singled to right. Runner on first with none out and Lance Berkman due up.

Head athletic trainer Dave Labossiere isn't terribly sentimental, so as he enters his final week with the Astros, he doesn't expect to wallow in sadness or nostalgia.

Houston Astros' Humberto Quintero falls to the ground after fouling the ball off of his leg in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, Sept.

Great moment for 'Z' Astros not happy with 'neutral' field Pappas has mixed emotions about Z's no-no MLB's first 'neutral' site no-no List of Cubs' no-hitters If you have a picture or video, send them to ...

Chicago Tribune Sep. 15--MILWAUKEE -- Immediately after finishing off the game of his life, Carlos Zambrano got down on one knee and thrust his arms toward the sky.

Humberto Quintero left Monday's game after fouling a pitch off his left leg during his at-bat in the sixth inning.

Zambrano stopped a Houston team that had not played since Thursday and flew to Milwaukee on the day of the game.

As a friend of mine is fond of saying: "This is crazy stupid." Next thing you know, people are going to start wondering if the Astros can catch the Cubs! Just a few weeks ago, we were debating whether or not ...

Geoff Geary, right, has the best luck among Astros relievers, Zachary Levine writes.

In the Dominican, Tejada is known as " el pelotero de la Patria ," or the nation's ballplayer, in part because of his annual commitment to play winter ball during an era when most stars don't bother.

The Astros will have some pitching depth with Jack Cassel, Fernando Nieve and Alberto Arias arriving from Class AAA Round Rock.