Astros Make Surprise Bryan Abreu Move Before Blue Jays Series
The Houston Astros placed reliever Bryan Abreu on the restricted list Monday before the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Manager Joe Espada said Abreu is tending to a personal matter but did not offer further specifics,…
Mike Burrows Shoves, Astros Finally Snap Losing Streak in 10-0 Rout of Reds
The Houston Astros needed this one badly. Mike Burrows made sure they got it. Burrows spun seven scoreless innings Friday night at Great American Ball Park, the Astros hit four home runs, and Houston cruised to a 10-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds,…
Astros Call Up Logan VanWey as Bullpen Strain Mounts
The Houston Astros selected the contract of right-hander Logan VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, adding bullpen depth as the team begins a 13-game, 13-day stretch starting tonight in Cincinnati. VanWey, 28, is an undrafted free agent signed by…