Bourgeois activated from disabled list for Cubs series
Jason Bourgeois’ second prolonged stint on the disabled list is over as the outfielder was activated prior to today’s game at Wrigley Field. More »
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Astros have attractive pieces to trade, but money matters will figure into the equation
In addition to entertaining offers for Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn, who are nearing the expensive arbitration years and ultimately free agency in 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Astros could take a big step toward clearing payroll for the new ownership regime by trading Brett Myers and Wandy Rodriguez.
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Bourn preparing for possibility of trade
Michael Bourn, 28, is one of the few Astros who has the trade value to fetch enticing young prospects.
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Series against Cubs brings Lyles hope for first win
The Cubs have the second-worst record in the National League and were victims of a three-game sweep by the Astros at Wrigley Field by a combined score of 22-11. Lyles, who made his first major league start at Wrigley on June 1, returns in search of his first major league victory.
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Who would the Astros miss the most: Pence, Bourn or Wandy?
Which player, if traded, would the Astros miss the most? Which player would leave the biggest shoes to fill? Which player would be the most difficult to replace?
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Lunchtime links: Braves have ammunition to pry Pence or Bourn from Astros. But will they?
The Braves are looking to upgrade for the stretch run. Will they make an offer the Astros can’t refuse for Hunter Pence or Michael Bourn?
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Here’s the reason Pence, Bourn, Wandy, Brett and Clint are on the block
There are 680 million reasons that Hunter Pence, Michael Bourn, Brett Myers, Wandy Rodriguez and Clint Barmes are on the trade block.
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Justice: Pence and Bourn here today, may be gone tomorrow
Manager Brad Mills has urged his players to focus on the things they can control, but that’s going to be a tall order as the July 31 trading deadline approaches.
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Astros reportedly willing and expected to trade Pence
With teams such as Philadelphia and Atlanta coveting a righthanded-hitting outfielder and Boston, San Francisco, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Detroit seeking outfield upgrades in general, All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence is becoming an increasingly popular topic of conversation.
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A few more records Astros don’t want to — but likely will — break
In the midst of some horrific team numbers, players like Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn are sporting career seasons. Problem is, so are Carlos Lee, Brett Myers and J.A. Happ.
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Astros 3, Nationals 2 (11 innings): Little things add up to first series win in more than a month
Pinch-hitter Jason Michaels drove in the winning run with a one-out single that secured the Astros’ first series victory since June 17-19. Jose Altuve went 1-for-5 in his much-anticipated debut.
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Jose Altuve in lineup, will bat second in major-league debut
Jose Altuve isn’t just starting at second base against the Washington Nationals this afternoon at Minute Maid Park. He’ll bat second – sandwiched between leadoff hitter Michael Bourn and All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence – against veteran righthander Livan Hernandez.
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Altuve gets unexpected call up to the big leagues
The Corpus Christi Hooks were in the middle of batting practice, and manager Tom Lawless wanted to have a word with Jose Altuve. The skipper’s stern manner suggested that what he had to say couldn’t be good.
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Astros 7, Nationals 6: Happ wins with a lot of help from his friends
A lively offense and a solid effort from the all-hands-on-deck bullpen covered up an ineffective start from J.A. Happ and gave the Astros a 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
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