Jimmy Paredes News

Astros second-round pick Andrew Thurman isn't a Major Leaguer yet, but his experience in Minute Maid Park during Monday's pregame mirrored the routine of one.

Trevor Crowe is a 2005 first-round pick who's 29 and owns a .182 batting average with a .528 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.

MLB Team Report - Houston Astros - INSIDE PITCH During the Astros' season-high six-game winning streak from May 29 to June 3, first-year manager Bo Porter said winning was contagious for a young club most counted out before the season began.

Dayan Viciedo's bases-loaded triple in a four-run sixth sent the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros.

The Chicago White Sox lamented their inability to make plays in crucial situations after losing three straight games by one run each to Houston.

Justin Maxwell will rejoin the Astros and start Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, Astros manager Bo Porter said Monday after his club's 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox .

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Monday the club is "fully engaged" in contract talks with No.

During the Astros' season-high six-game winning streak from May 29 to June 3, first-year manager Bo Porter said winning was contagious for a young club most counted out before the season began.

Chicago WSox Top 1st - UMPIRES: Home,Paul Nauert; First, Doug Eddings; Second, Jordan Baker; Third, Dana DeMuth; - Gordon Beckham flied out to center.

Erik Bedard outmatched Chris Sale and the Astros out-executed the Chicago White Sox on Friday, collecting a tight 2-1 victory at Minute Maid Park before an announced crowd of 20,496.

The Houston Astros seem to be following a similar offensive plan as the Chicago White Sox : have one player hitting above average, a couple around okay, and then drecks.

I mean, really. Who is this guy? Where did he come from? Are the Astros seriously about to take away playing time from the guy who led the team in home runs last year for Barnes? That's what you're telling me right now? That's only half joking.

Jose Cisnero has been on fire of late for Houston, allowing only one run in his past 16 innings with a win, striking out 18 batters over the six outings.

In this second edition of "Who's in it for the Long Haul?" I will take a look at the Houston Astros' outfield.

Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel entered Monday night's game against Seattle on a roll, winning three of his previous four starts.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 10, 2013, in Seattle.

For Astros manager Bo Porter, a highlight of his weekend stay in Kansas City was having the opportunity to speak at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Legends Luncheon on Friday.

Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes was pulled prior to the bottom of the sixth inning Saturday night with tightness in his left hamstring.

Man, it feels like it's been such a long time since my last minor league recap. Many thanks to the rest of the team for filling in while I took a much-needed vacation up the coast.

Astros pitcher Bud Norris threw seven strikeouts but had his record drop to 5-5 after allowing three earned runs.