Houston Astros The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Tx. The team is in the Central Division of the National League. Subsequent to the Giants and Dodgers leaving for CA, an abortive attempt was made to start a third Major League. It was to be called the Continental League. Though the league never got off the ground, it nonetheless established the demand for Major League baseball in other markets. The driving force behind the effort to obtain a franchise for Houston was oilman Craig F. Cullinan, Jr. and Marco A. Perez who had been involved with the Continental League and who was chairman of the Houston Sports Association executive committee, a syndicate of local businessmen dedicated to bringing a pro baseball team to southeastern Texas. Cullinan's group consisted of George Kirksey, Judge Roy Hofheinz, Robert E. "Bob" Smith, and Kenneth S. "Bud" Adams. On October 17, 1960, Houston was awarded a franchise in the ten-team National League and was to play in the west division.
MLB 2012 Houston Astros Spring Training Schedule With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Houston Astros have plenty to look forward to this season. Will this be the year the Astros surprise everyone and claim a World Series championship? The Astros train at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee,...
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Bleacher ReportAstros owner looks to move team forwardVictoria AdvocateJim Crane didn't waste much time after becoming the owner of the Houston Astros in November before making headlines. Crane said last week he was considering a name change for the franchise. He backed off before the week was over, ...Crane talks about his plans with the AstrosCorpus Christi Caller TimesHouston Astros Owner Jim Crane Has Already Hurt Reputation with FansBleacher Report20 Modest Fan Suggestions for Jim CraneHouston Press (blog)Washington Post (blog) -bettor.com (blog) -CultureMap Houstonall 26 news articles »
Bleacher ReportAstros owner looks to move team forwardVictoria AdvocateJim Crane didn't waste much time after becoming the owner of the Houston Astros in November before making headlines. Crane said last week he was considering a name change for the franchise. He backed off before the week was over, ...Crane talks about his plans with the AstrosCorpus Christi Caller TimesHouston Astros Owner Jim Crane Has Already Hurt Reputation with FansBleacher Report20 Modest Fan Suggestions for Jim CraneHouston Press (blog)Washington Post (blog) -bettor.com (blog) -CultureMap Houstonall 26 news articles » Houston Astros: 10 Reasons Why Name, Logo Change Is a Fabulous Idea The Houston Astros are going through changes. There will be depressingly-low expectations for 2012 as they rebuild and then a transition to the American League in 2013. Amid this upheaval, the MLB squad ought to be renamed. "Don't jump to any conclusions" , first-year team owner Jim Crane told the media on Jan. 23, but this is something that management is seriously considering. Obviously ...
Lincecum and Giants Said to Have Agreed on a Two-Year, $40.5 Million Deal 
Tim Lincecum, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, and San Francisco Giants reached verbal agreement on a contract Tuesday for two-years, $40.5 million, according to a club official.
Tim Lincecum, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, and San Francisco Giants reached verbal agreement on a contract Tuesday for two-years, $40.5 million, according to a club official. Ten possible new names for the Houston Astros When the Houston Astros switch to the American League in 2013, they also might undergo a makeover that includes new uniforms (whatever) and a new name (gasp!). The franchise has a history of fiddling with both. New owner Jim Crane, at a Monday event to announce several fan-inspired initiatives, said the team was "highly considering" altering its uniforms ? which hopefully means a return to the ...
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MyFox HoustonHouston Astros agree to minor league deal with veteran RHP Livan HernandezWashington PostHOUSTON ? The Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract with former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez. The 36-year-old pitcher was invited to major league spring training. Hernandez was the opening day starter for Washington last season and ...Houston Astros: 10 Reasons Why Name, Logo Change Is a Fabulous IdeaBleacher ReportAstros Reach Agreement with Pitcher Livan HernandezMyFox HoustonHouston Astros will not change name, owner saysSportsrageousSI.com -Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)all 206 news articles »
MyFox HoustonHouston Astros agree to minor league deal with veteran RHP Livan HernandezWashington PostHOUSTON ? The Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract with former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez. The 36-year-old pitcher was invited to major league spring training. Hernandez was the opening day starter for Washington last season and ...Houston Astros: 10 Reasons Why Name, Logo Change Is a Fabulous IdeaBleacher ReportAstros Reach Agreement with Pitcher Livan HernandezMyFox HoustonHouston Astros will not change name, owner saysSportsrageousSI.com -Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)all 206 news articles » Houston Astros visit kids at Flour Bluff Several members of the Houston Astros baseball club were in Corpus Christi Friday to visit local elementary students.
BATS; Mets Lose Martinez Houston Astros claim New York Mets outfielder Fernando Martinez off waivers. (M)3
Former National Livan Hernandez agrees to minor league contract with Houston Astros Livan Hernandez , the soft-tossing, rubber-armed right-hander who threw the first pitch in the history of the Washington Nationals , agreed to a minor league contract with the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed. Read full article >>
Houston Astros Name/Logo Change: Ranking 10 Fun Options to Consider Moving to the American League may not be the only change that the Houston Astros make for the 2012 season. New owner Jim Crane is considering changing the team's name. With the team under new ownership and with them moving to a new league, it does make some sense for the Astros to get a fresh start. The team began its history as the Colt .45's, so this would not be the first change that they ...
On Baseball ? Astros? Jeff Luhnow Took Short Walk to New Job Jeff Luhnow, the new general manager of the Astros, hopes to build on his success drafting players for the Cardinals as he begins to rebuild the worst team in baseball in 2011.
New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane ponders name, uniform changes New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane said Monday the team...
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The Cypress TimesHOUSTON ASTROS OFFSEASON NOTES, FEBRUARY 2, 2012The Cypress TimesTHE ASTROS ARE HERE TO STAY: Following week-long speculation about a potential name change for the franchise, Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane sent a video message to season ticket holders on Monday night with the message that ?The Houston Astros ...Astros FanFest set for Feb. 11 at Minute Maid ParkAstros.comAstros to host annual FanFest on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Minute Maid ParkExaminer.comall 5 news articles »
The Cypress TimesHOUSTON ASTROS OFFSEASON NOTES, FEBRUARY 2, 2012The Cypress TimesTHE ASTROS ARE HERE TO STAY: Following week-long speculation about a potential name change for the franchise, Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane sent a video message to season ticket holders on Monday night with the message that ?The Houston Astros ...Astros FanFest set for Feb. 11 at Minute Maid ParkAstros.comAstros to host annual FanFest on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Minute Maid ParkExaminer.comall 5 news articles » New owner says he won't change Astros' name New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says he won't change the team's name. Crane said last week he was considering a switch. But he emailed a video message to season-ticket holders on Monday saying, "one thing that we are not going to change is the name." He says he made the decision after receiving "strong feedback and consensus among season-ticket holders and many fans."...
BATS; Former Yankees Relief Prospect Is Traded to Red Sox MLB Roundup; Houston Astros reliever Mark Melancon, who was acquired from New York Yankees in 2010, is traded to Boston Red Sox; other MLB developments noted. Photo
Houston Astros consider name change Man, talk about shaking up a franchise. New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said he will consider a uniform change and a team name change when the franchise moves over to the American League in 2013. "We're going to study the information both from the fans and from all sorts of marketing people," Crane said. "I'm not saying we're going to change. We haven't made the decision yet whether we're ...
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Austin American-StatesmanNew Astros owner mulls name changeESPNAP HOUSTON -- New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane said Monday the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to switch the name. "We're going to study the ...Houston Astros Owner Balks at Jefferson County Debt InquiryBusinessWeekNew Houston Astros owner Jim Crane ponders name, uniform changesThe Seattle TimesAstros announce fan-friendly initiatives for 2012MLB.comCorpus Christi Caller Times -Houston Chronicleall 167 news articles »
Austin American-StatesmanNew Astros owner mulls name changeESPNAP HOUSTON -- New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane said Monday the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to switch the name. "We're going to study the ...Houston Astros Owner Balks at Jefferson County Debt InquiryBusinessWeekNew Houston Astros owner Jim Crane ponders name, uniform changesThe Seattle TimesAstros announce fan-friendly initiatives for 2012MLB.comCorpus Christi Caller Times -Houston Chronicleall 167 news articles » Sports briefs: Houston Astros consider name change Sports briefs: Houston Astros consider name change Published Jan 23, 2012 05:06PM MDT major leage Baseball ? New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane says the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to change the name. He says switching uniforms is something the team is ?highly considering.? Any changes wouldn ...
BATS; Mets Lose Reliever New York Mets lose right-handed pitcher Rhiner Cruz to the Houston Astros in Rule 5 Draft.
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CBS LocalWisch: Astros Keep Their Nickname, Avoid Baseball's Name GameCBS LocalChris Johnson #23 of the Houston Astros makes a diving attempt on a hard hit ball. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) By Dave Wischnowsky- Well, apparently, for fans of the Houston Astros, quite a bit. Last week, Jim Crane, the new owner of Houston's ...
CBS LocalWisch: Astros Keep Their Nickname, Avoid Baseball's Name GameCBS LocalChris Johnson #23 of the Houston Astros makes a diving attempt on a hard hit ball. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) By Dave Wischnowsky- Well, apparently, for fans of the Houston Astros, quite a bit. Last week, Jim Crane, the new owner of Houston's ... Jim Crane Approved as Astros? Owner Despite Past Concerns A Major League Baseball investigation into Jim Crane?s past did not prevent his approval to buy the Houston Astros.
Diamondbacks' Josh DeFamio Victorious in Round 1 of MLB Network's Baseball IQ - Bleacher Report ![](http://="")
Diamondbacks' Josh DeFamio Victorious in Round 1 of MLB Network's Baseball IQBleacher ReportMLB Network's Baseball IQ with Houston Astros ticket sales rep Ben Coburn (L) and Diamondbacks dbTV supervisor Josh DeFamio. DeFamio defeated Coburn, 20-3. With the 2011 professional baseball season a distant memory and spring training 2012 still a few ...and more »
Sale of Astros Gets Baseball?s Ducks in a Row 
The sale of the Houston Astros to Jim Crane will enable Major League Baseball to move the club to the A.L. and change the dynamics of interleague play and baseball?s postseason.
The sale of the Houston Astros to Jim Crane will enable Major League Baseball to move the club to the A.L. and change the dynamics of interleague play and baseball?s postseason. Astros Ink Former Tiger Mike Hessman - Motor City Bengals ![](http://="//nt0.ggpht.com/news/tbn/WPd0khfS64_QuM/6.jpg")
Motor City BengalsAstros Ink Former Tiger Mike HessmanMotor City BengalsThe Houston Astros signed former Detroit Tiger Mike Hessman to a minor league contract, reports Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle. The minor league contract does not include an invite to the Astros big league camp this spring.Astros ink 2008 Summer Olympian, veteran IF Mike Hessman to minor league dealExaminer.comall 2 news articles »
Motor City BengalsAstros Ink Former Tiger Mike HessmanMotor City BengalsThe Houston Astros signed former Detroit Tiger Mike Hessman to a minor league contract, reports Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle. The minor league contract does not include an invite to the Astros big league camp this spring.Astros ink 2008 Summer Olympian, veteran IF Mike Hessman to minor league dealExaminer.comall 2 news articles » Houston Astros Get New Owners and a Different League The Astros will move from the National League Central to the American League West, balancing the two leagues, and two more wild-card teams will make the playoffs.
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FS HoustonIndianapolis makes move to even bigger timeFS HoustonSince then he has served as lead announcer for the Texas Rangers; jack of all trades for the Houston Astros, including play-by-play, analysis, field level commentator, pre-postgame host and contributor on radio and TV. The Giants and Patriots will kick ...and more »
FS HoustonIndianapolis makes move to even bigger timeFS HoustonSince then he has served as lead announcer for the Texas Rangers; jack of all trades for the Houston Astros, including play-by-play, analysis, field level commentator, pre-postgame host and contributor on radio and TV. The Giants and Patriots will kick ...and more » A Night of Twists and Collapses for Baseball 
Baseball?s six-month schedule came down to a frantic four-game scramble on the final night of the regular season.
Baseball?s six-month schedule came down to a frantic four-game scramble on the final night of the regular season. Houston Astros aim to hit a new revenue sweet spot - Houston Business Journal Houston Astros aim to hit a new revenue sweet spotHouston Business Journal?That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger. And, this will make us stronger.? The baseball team's move to the American League in 2013 will create Major League Baseball's first realignment since 1998, something that will spur team officials to take a ...and more »
Cardinals Lose to Astros And Fail to Tie the Braves Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has been released from his contract so he can pursue other opportunities.
Victorino?s Homer in Eighth Lifts Phillies to Win Over Reds Shane Victorino hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning Monday night, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the host Cincinnati Reds.
Hunter Pence, Phillies? Latest Ex-Astro, Adds Big Bat to Winning Lineup 
Right fielder Hunter Pence was hitting .322 as the Phillies went 12-2 since acquiring him from Houston.
Right fielder Hunter Pence was hitting .322 as the Phillies went 12-2 since acquiring him from Houston. BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Astros Trade Their All-Star To the Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies made another deadline splash Friday night, acquiring the All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros. The National League East-leading Phillies got Pence and cash from Houston for three minor leaguers and a player to be named, shoring up their lineup as they try to make it to the World Series for the third time in four years.
Pujols?s Dominance in Pittsburgh Helps Tighten N.L. Central Race 
Albert Pujols hit his 27th home run at PNC Park to help St. Louis beat Pittsburgh and create a virtual tie between the two teams in the division.
Albert Pujols hit his 27th home run at PNC Park to help St. Louis beat Pittsburgh and create a virtual tie between the two teams in the division. | |
