Astros report: Cruz a victim of starters’ ineffectiveness
In a way, reliever Rhiner Cruz became a victim of the Astros rotation’s inefficiency Friday. In need of long relievers to help eat innings that aren’t picked up by the struggling starting rotation, the...
View ArticleLyles provides solid first impression in trip back to mound
A month later than anybody initially expected when the Astros headed to spring training, righthander Jordan Lyles was back on the Minute Maid Park mound and locked in Thursday night. He had to settle...
View ArticleAstros report: Despite recent struggles, Veras retains closer role
The Astros’ bullpen hasn’t been perfect during recent games. Closer Jose Veras gave up a crucial ninth-inning run to Colorado on Tuesday in a 2-1 home loss and allowed a three-run, go-ahead homer to...
View ArticleAstros mix in some fun with come-from-behind win over Cubs
CHICAGO — The day began with second baseman Jose Altuve leaning against the Astros’ dugout railing, pretending he was a flying bird and trying to disrupt Paul Clemens’ focus while the rookie reliever...
View ArticleFirst pitch: Astros alter bullpen after giving up eight runs in one inning to...
TORONTO — The Astros made an alteration to their struggling bullpen before the clubhouse doors opened to the media Saturday morning. Righthanded reliever Paul Clemens was optioned to Class AAA Oklahoma...
View ArticleFarnsworth added to bullpen; Clemens headed to Class AAA OKC
The Astros signed a reliever to a major league deal for the second time this month Saturday, when manager Bo Porter’s former minor league roommate, righthander Kyle Farnsworth, joined the Astros before...
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