Tag: astros

Posted on September 20, 2013 · The Houston Astros are on their final road trip of the year as they prepare to wrap up their less-than-stellar season. But fans continue to be hopeful for next year, as players in the Astros minor-league system start to show promise.

Posted on May 17, 2013 · The Houston Astros introduce Reid Ryan as president of business operations. He is the son of hall-of-fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.

Posted on April 2, 2013 · The Houston Astros resume their series against the Texas Rangers tonight. The Astros kicked off the 2013 Major League Baseball season Sunday with an 8-2 victory over Texas. It's not just a new season for Houston — the 'Stros are in a new league, with a roster filled with new faces, a new manager — Bo Porter — and it’s all part of a new direction set by owner Jim Crane. KUHF's Craig Cohen sat down at Minute Maid Park with Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow to discuss what the franchise characterizes as a "whole new ballgame."

Posted on October 23, 2012 · The Houston Astros and the City of Houston team up to build or refurbish youth baseball and softball fields in disadvantaged neighborhoods throughout the city.

Posted on June 20, 2012 · We're about three months into the baseball season and the Astros find themselves in second to last place in their division. Ten and a half games behind the first place Reds. This is the team's first year under new owner Jim Crane, so what do fans think of the job he's doing so far?

Posted on April 6, 2012 · The 2012 baseball season officially gets underway in Houston as the Astros take on the Rockies at Minute Maid Park. Despite the cloud of doubt surrounding the team, some fans eager to watch baseball again.