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Thursday, September 27, 2012  Bo Porter has been hired as manager of the Houston Astros.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The Houston Astros have acquired closer Francisco Cordero and outfielder Ben Francisco as part of a 10-player trade with Toronto.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Two area athletes have been selected in the 2011 Major League baseball draft.

Friday, July 30, 2010  The deal was gaining momentum Friday and was likely to happen before Saturday's trade deadline, a baseball executive familiar with the discussions said.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  Roy Oswalt is going to pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies. The ace gave his OK on Thursday and approved a trade that moved him from the Houston Astros to Philadelphia.

Sunday, July 11, 2010  Former Astros All-Star Jeff Bagwell is taking over as Houston's hitting coach after the team fired Sean Berry on Sunday.

Monday, June 14, 2010  Sports news going on across the great state of Texas.

Monday, May 24, 2010  2B Kaz Matsui clears waivers, becomes free agent. NFL meeting's agenda: 2014 Super Bowl, new OT rule.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Pitcher Brett Myers and the Houston Astros have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees him $5 million.

Thursday, September 24, 2009  Bud Norris throws 6 scoreless innings as Astros delay Cardinals' NL Central party with 3-0 win

Monday, September 21, 2009  Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, mired in seven-game losing streak

Thursday, August 27, 2009  Joel Pineiro goes 8 innings to win 7th straight decision, leading Cardinals past Astros 3-2

Friday, July 17, 2009  Astros spoil Ramirez's return to Dodger Stadium with 3-0 victory over LA

Thursday, May 21, 2009  Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper had one of those oops moments managers dread. That's because the Astros presented an incorrect lineup card to umpire Eric Cooper for last night's game against Milwaukee.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009  Detroit's Justin Verlander gave up one run over a spring-best six innings in a 1-1, 11-inning tie against the Houston Astros.