Known at first for playing in the world famous, but now defunct Astrodome, the Houston Astros have become a perrenial winner in the MLB. Having featured some of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, such as Nolan Ryan, J.R. Richard, Don Sutton, Mike Scott and now Roy Oswalt, Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, the Astros have been known more for their arms than their hitters (killer B's Bagwell, Biggio and Berkman aside).
Center fielder Michael Bourn, who wasn't born the last time an Astros outfielder earned a Gold Glove, picked up the award for defensive excellence on Nov. 11.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:37 GMTDURHAM, N.C. - Round Rock Express right-handed pitcher Sammy Gervacio ranked fourth on Baseball America's Top Prospects list for the Houston Astros, the publication announced Friday.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:05 GMTFree agent reliever LaTroy Hawkins, who played the last year and a half with the Houston Astros, found a very special way to give back to his country and at the same time raise money for a worthy cause.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:18:41 GMT
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The Astros started life as the Houston Colt .45s.
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