Astros
Why are they called the Houston Astros?
Originally known as the Colt .45s, that nickname was never appreciated by the Colt Firearm Company (who manufactured...
Did accidental electric shock therapy give Roy Oswalt his blazing fastball?
When he was pitching in the minor leagues in 1999, Roy Oswalt hurt his shoulder, and might have...
The pitcher that Tony Gwynn could not hit
Frank DiPino spent more than a decade in the big leagues, and he pitched in more than 500...
Houston Astros All-Time Team
Houston Astros All-Time Team STARTING LINEUP Alan ASHBY 1979-1989 Catcher Jeff BAGWELL 1991-2005 first base José ALTUVE 2011-...
Scandals clouded the 2019 and 1924 World Series
It seemed as if much of the nation was pulling for the Washington Nationals in the 2019 World...
Altuve is seventh player to win pennant with a walk-off homer
Many news outlets have been claiming that Jose Altuve is either the fifth or sixth batter to hit...
VIDEO: Cesar Cedeno steals home against the Cubs in 1977
This video from MLB.COM shows Cesar Cedeno of the Houston Astros stealing home against the Cubs at Wrigley...
Phillies outlasted pesky Astros in 1980 to win first pennant in 30 years
Garry Maddox had the game-winning hit in Game Five of the 1980 NL Playoffs. The 1980 postseason was...
VIDEO: Mantle hits home run in first game played at Astrodome in Houston
The first game played at Houston's Astrodome was an exhibition between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros...