All Entries Tagged With: "Astros"
Players of the Week 9/6
Teixeira Named AL Player of the Week New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has been named Bank of America Presents the American League Player of the Week for the period ending September 5th. Bank of America, the Official Bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the American League and National League [...]
Cardinals Add 3B Feliz
ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 19, 2010 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the acquisition of third baseman Pedro Feliz and cash considerations from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher David Carpenter and, in turn, have placed catcher Jason LaRue on the 60-day disabled list to make room for Feliz on the Cardinals roster. [...]
MLB News and Notes 8/1
Astros Sign Myers Through 2013 The Houston Astros and right-handed pitcher Brett Myers have reached agreement on a contract extension through the 2013 season, it was announced today by Astros General Manager Ed Wade. The contract is guaranteed for the 2011 and 2012 seasons and carries a 2013 club option that could become vested through [...]
Deadline Day Wrap up
Yankees Acquire Berkman The New York Yankees today acquired first baseman/designated hitter Lance Berkman and cash considerations from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes. Berkman, 34, batted .245 (73-for-298) with 39 runs, 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 85 games with the [...]
Astros Send Gose to Toronto for Wallace
HOUSTON, TX–In what was the second trade of the day for the ballclub, the Houston Astros acquired first baseman Brett Wallace from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielder Anthony Gose, General Manager Ed Wade announced today. The 23-year-old Wallace, who has been assigned to Triple A Round Rock, hit .301 with 24 doubles [...]
Phillies Get Oswalt
Righthander Roy Oswalt was acquired by the Phillies today from the Houston Astros in exchange for lefthander J.A. Happ, outfielder Anthony Gose and shortstop Jonathan Villar, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. The Phillies also received cash considerations. Oswalt, 32, is 6-12 with a 3.42 ERA in 20 starts this [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/21
MLB Disciplines Dodgers Three members of the Los Angeles Dodgers have been disciplined as a result of incidents that occurred in the club’s game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has received [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/18
Red Sox Recall Bowden BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox today recalled right-handed pitcher Michael Bowden from Triple-A Pawtucket and designated catcher Gustavo Molina for assignment. Bowden will be active for today’s game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park, wearing No. 64. With today’s move, the Red Sox 40-man roster is now at 38. [...]
