HOUSTON -- Bill Wood pulled off one of the best trades in Astros history by acquiring future Hall of Fame slugger Jeff Bagwell from the Red Sox in exchange for veteran pitcher Larry Andersen in 1990. Bob Watson became the first African American general manager in baseball history when the

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HOUSTON -- The Astros, in their long history, have never had a player hit four home runs in a game. Perhaps nobody has come closer, though, than Vinny Castilla, who slugged three homers on July 28, 2001, in the first game of a doubleheader at Pittsburgh.

HOUSTON -- What’s in a number? Well, quite a lot when they’re worn by baseball players. The wearing of a particular jersey number is something most players take very seriously, while some are just glad to have any kind of number below their name on a big league uniform. The

HOUSTON -- The signing of Japanese star pitcher Tatsuya Imai earlier this week represented a huge shift in how the Astros will approach the Pacific Rim in future years. The Astros, at the behest of owner Jim Crane, have planted scouts in Tokyo, Taiwan and South Korea with hopes of

HOUSTON -- It was one of the most recognizable features of any of the newer generation of ballparks, and it recalled some of the memorable characteristics of baseball’s classic parks, such as Yankee Stadium's monuments, Fenway Park's Green Monster and Wrigley Field's ivy-covered wall. Unlike those enduring elements, Tal’s Hill

HOUSTON -- For some, it was the best moment of their brief career. For others, it was the springboard to stardom. From historic swings to lights-out pitching, here are the Top 10 Major League debuts in Astros history. 1. J.R. Richard (Sept. 5, 1971) One of the most feared strikeout

HOUSTON -- Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt was sitting quietly at his locker at old Busch Stadium in St. Louis before one of the biggest starts in his career -- Game 6 of the 2005 National League Championship Series against the Cardinals. The weight of the world was on his shoulders.

HOUSTON -- It took nearly 20 years for Houston’s baseball franchise to reach the playoffs and nearly 40 more after that to win its first World Series title. Along the way, legendary names and colorful personalities have managed the Astros, with varying results.

HOUSTON -- The Astros have had their share of Rule 5 Draft successes throughout their history, a list that includes left-handed pitcher Wesley Wright, center fielder Willy Taveras and right-handed pitcher Xavier Hernandez. Those were the outliers. Most of the players the club has taken in the Rule 5 Draft

HOUSTON -- The Astros have made their share of big news at the Winter Meetings throughout the years, with some of the team's most impactful players coming and going during baseball's annual swap meet. So let’s take a look at the biggest Winter Meetings transactions in Astros history: 1. Dec.

HOUSTON -- Shortly after fireballing closer Billy Wagner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025, the Astros retired his No. 13 in a ceremony at Daikin Park. His became the 10th number retired by the Astros, including Wagner’s former teammates Craig Biggio (No. 7) and Jeff

HOUSTON -- Where were you when the final out of the 2022 World Series was recorded? Or how about when Jose Altuve hit his walk-off homer to eliminate the Yankees in the 2019 American League Championship Series? Perhaps you were in the stands for the final out of Mike Scott’s

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 8. 1) Enos Cabell (1949) Originally signed by the Baltimore Orioles, Cabell’s career flourished with the Houston Astros.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 2. 1) Maury Wills (1932) The speedster made seven All-Star teams. Only four other players in baseball history

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 23:

HOUSTON -- The Astros don't have a formula for retiring numbers, which is why they have nine retired numbers and only two players in the Hall of Fame who are wearing an Astros cap on their plaque. In fact, the Astros haven't retired a number since they retired the No.

HOUSTON -- The Astros, like all teams, have had their share of hits and misses in the MLB Draft. Among the picks they nailed were Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman, Billy Wagner and J.R. Richard, but taking Mark Appel with the No. 1 overall pick in 2013, as well as selecting

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for April 21:

Ronel Blanco threw a 105-pitch no-hitter against the Blue Jays in a 10-0 win on April 1, 2024, recording the 17th no-hitter in Astros history. Houston’s 17 no-hitters, including the playoffs, are the most by any of MLB’s expansion teams that have been added since 1961. Here’s a look back