Humberto Quintero News

Yes, it's November, but why not take an early look at what the Astros' roster may look like next season.

Every December, teams decide they don't want to pay some of their players the going rate.

If you're a veteran catcher, have your agent give the Houston Astros a phone call.

The Phillies' Eric Bruntlett goes down swinging as Astros catcher Humberto Quintero retrieves the ball.

Former Crosby Cougar J.R. Towles is back in a Houston Astros uniform, at least for now.

Second baseman Kaz Matsui was out of the starting lineup Sunday with the flu-like symptoms that have spread through the Astros' clubhouse over the past week.

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, bottom, is tagged out by Houston Astros catcher Humberto Quintero as he tries to score during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept.

A change in the man filling out the lineup card did not lead to much of a change in the lineup itself.

Cecil Cooper understands that his job status is included in Astros owner Drayton McLane's plan to evaluate the organization this offseason.

Although Wandy Rodriguez was pitching a shutout, Humberto Quintero noticed the lefthander's pitch count creeping past 100 and assumed he wouldn't come out for the seventh.

Maholm , who lost four of his previous five decisions, scattered six hits and two walks.

Astros catcher Humberto Quintero had 525 career at-bats stretched across seven seasons in the Major Leagues prior to Thursday, but this year will mark the first season in which the 30-year-old has spent the entire season on a big league roster.

Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado dives safely back to first base as Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman, left, handles the pickoff throw from catcher Humberto Quintero during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept.

As I mentioned yesterday, the Astros may have to get very creative to put a contender on the field in 2010.

Houston Bottom 7th - Geoff Blum walked. Runners on first and second with none out and Humberto Quintero due up.

Howdy, y'all. Not much to say, really, about last night's 7-0 throttling by the Astros here in the heart of Texas.

The Astros recalled catcher J.R. Towles from Triple-A Round Rock prior to Friday night's game against the Phillies, giving them three catchers on their roster.

Houston Top 8th - Pinch-Hitter Lance Berkman struck out swinging. Runner on second with two outs and Kazuo Matsui due up.

Been in Austin for a week. I didn't miss anything, did I? Apparently not with the Astros.

While it's been a long, hot summer at the ballpark, it doesn't seem like it was too long ago the Houston Astros came to Corpus Christi to pay their Class AA affiliate a visit.