Astros notes: Abad out of mix for No. 5 starter’s spot
Even with the lefty's eye-opening winter mostly as a starter in the Dominican Republic, Fernando Abad won't be a big league starter yet.
View ArticleIf first impressions are lasting, what does Day 1 say?
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Okay, don’t start drawing conclusions yet, but you have to admit some of the first impressions on Day 1 of spring games were head turning....
View ArticleAstros 12, Cubs 7: An absolute breeze for the offense
The Astros blasted away the frustration from a three-game weekend sweep with a come-from-behind 12-7 victory over the Cubs, tying the game and going ahead with home runs.
View ArticleAfter Abad’s promising AAA stint, lefty looks to bounce back in return to majors
When Fernando Abad first got to Class AAA Oklahoma City, RedHawks pitching coach Burt Hooton asked him a simple question.
View ArticleLefty Escalona finding his place in Astros’ bullpen
Sergio Escalona entered the major leagues in 2009 at age 24. Having dreamed of such an event growing up in Venezuela, he figured he’d truly arrived.
View ArticleRed Sox 7, Astros 5: Norris’ early dominance fades, bullpen implodes at...
Boston stormed back in the seventh, first against Norris and then against the Astros bullpen that has been battered so many times before. By time they were mercifully done parading around the bases,...
View ArticleRed Sox 2, Astros 1: Comfortable visitors walk their way to sweep
A five-pitch walk to Youkilis forced in the go-ahead run as the Red Sox beat the Astros 2-1 to finish a three-game sweep.
View ArticleAstros outright three pitchers off 40-man roster
The 40-man roster is now down to 37, but Jason Castro, Brandon Lyon, Sergio Escalona and Alberto Arias were all on the 60-day disabled list to end the season and did not count in that total.
View ArticleAstros morning updates on injuries to Wandy, Escalona
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Wandy Rodriguez will be backed off his drills today, one day after suffering back tightness during a bullpen session. He’ll still do some defensive drills but will be limited in those...
View ArticleAstros injury updates, a flu bug and lineup for game at Marlins
Sergio Escalona, arguably the top lefty reliever on the roster coming in, will make his spring debut today after missing the first 15 games with a hyperextended elbow. He'll pitch in relief of Kyle...
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