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Houston Astros (2017 World Series Champs)

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Williams' improvement shows
Right-hander gives convincing start for rotation consideration
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Managers never want to put their veteran pitchers in do-or-die situations, but Sunday's Astros game with the Braves was undoubtedly a last ditch effort for Woody Williams. The scenario was spelled out in simple terms by manager Cecil Cooper, even if he tried to soften the severity of the message. Williams needed to perform well on Sunday in order to merit pitching in his final spring game this weekend in Houston. If he pitched poorly, he was guaranteed nothing.

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Williams' improvement shows
 
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Ausmus to be emergency infielder
Backup catcher to add extra duties away from home plate
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Brad Ausmus is most comfortable crouching behind the plate, but he's also a fixture on the field as one of many "infielders" taking grounders during batting practice. Ausmus enjoys fielding grounders with his teammates, something he's done regularly since A-ball. But he's been taking grounders with more frequency lately, and for good reason. In addition to backup catching duties, Ausmus will be considered an "emergency infielder" for the Astros this season.

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Ausmus to be emergency infielder
 
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Astros start fast, but tie with Marlins
Bats score seven runs over first two innings, three rest of way
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com

ASTROS 10, MARLINS 10 (10 innings)
at Jupiter, Fla.
Monday, March 24

Astros at the plate: Geoff Blum had a two-run double and an RBI single in his first two at-bats, but the shortstop exited in the bottom of the second inning with a left heel problem suffered during a swing in the first inning. Blum also was shaken up on a hard grounder off the bat of Cameron Maybin, but he remained in the game. Blum, Ty Wigginton, Jose Cruz Jr., Darin Erstad and Mark Loretta each had two hits. Wigginton doubled and singled, driving in two runs in his first two at-bats....

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Astros start fast, but tie with Marlins
 
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Cooper unhappy with fundamentals
Plans to work on pickoffs and rundowns after miscues
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Pickoffs and rundowns are usually practiced early in the spring, but Astros players may find themselves spending the morning of their final Spring Training home game on Wednesday going over those basic fundamentals. After what Cecil Cooper witnessed during his team's 10-9 loss to the Tigers in Lakeland on Tuesday night, the skipper apparently feels a refresher course is in order.

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Cooper unhappy with fundamentals
 
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Sampson leaves with bruised right hip
Pitcher hit with line drive, exits two innings later in game
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Chris Sampson took a Miguel Cabrera line drive off his right hip in the second inning of the Astros' game with the Tigers on Tuesday night, and by the fourth frame, Sampson's night was over, his hip sporting a brand new bruise. Sampson, who is currently auditioning for the fifth starter spot, said he was not worried about long-term effects.

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Sampson leaves with bruised right hip
 
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Matsui's timetable now in mid-April
GM Wade says second baseman could need four weeks to heal
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Kazuo Matsui could miss the first two weeks of the season while he recovers from a surgical procedure to repair an anal fissure. The second baseman was officially placed on the disabled list Tuesday, retroactive to March 21. Originally, the timetable for recovery was two to three weeks. But general manager Ed Wade said Tuesday Matsui could need four weeks from the surgery date of March 17 to fully recover and return to the field.

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Matsui's timetable now in mid-April
 
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Astros itching to begin regular season
After patchy spring, team is anxious to return home and play
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- As the Astros dropped their luggage off at the truck sitting outside of the main building at Osceola County Stadium on Thursday, the general feeling was one of overwhelming happiness that the team was finally heading home. "We're giddy," Mark Loretta said. "G-I-D-D-Y. Giddy."

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Astros itching to begin regular season
 
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Backe strong until sixth in final outing
Houston defense and relief unresolved in last Florida start
By Jordan Bastian / MLB.com

BLUE JAYS 8, ASTROS 3
at Dunedin, Fla.
Thursday, March 27

Astros at the plate: Mark Loretta, serving as the designated hitter against the Blue Jays, launched a 3-2 pitch into the tree beyond the left-field wall in the sixth inning for a two-run homer. Prior to Loretta's home run, outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. drove in Houston's first run with an RBI double. Darin Erstad went 2-for-2 with a walk.

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Backe strong until sixth in final outing
 
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Astros' Opening Day roster ready to go
25-man squad to include 12 pitchers, 13 position players
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

HOUSTON -- The final day of Spring Training is exciting for players who have been guaranteed spots since day one, but for others, the end of the exhibition season is anything but a happy time. A range of emotions swept through the Astros' clubhouse on Saturday -- elation for the four who were informed they made the team, and disappointment for the two who did not....

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Astros' Opening Day roster ready to go
 
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Backup Ausmus gets Opening Day nod
Astros' reserve backstop makes start on strength of experience
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- J.R. Towles is still considered the Astros' No. 1 catcher, but on Monday, he took a back seat to Brad Ausmus, who received the Opening Day start behind the plate. Manager Cecil Cooper cited two main reasons for choosing Ausmus over Towles for the opener at PETCO Park -- comfort and experience.

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Backup Ausmus gets Opening Day nod
 
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Astros muster little in Opening Day loss
Oswalt outdueled by buddy Peavy; bats silenced by righty
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- The long-awaited battle between baseball buddies Roy Oswalt and Jake Peavy ended in the favor of the Padres, who benefitted from their ace pitcher's right arm, as well as his bat. Peavy drove in two of the Padres' four runs as the Astros dropped the season opener, 4-0, before a sellout crowd of 44,965 Monday night at PETCO Park.....

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Houston Astros News
 
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Oswalt bruised by comebacker
Pitcher shouldn't miss next start on Saturday against Cubs
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- Roy Oswalt said he has a big black mark on his right hip from being hit with a Kevin Kouzmanoff line drive on Monday, but he doesn't expect it to hold him back from any activities as he prepares for his next start on Saturday in Chicago. "It's not broken, so I should be able to pitch with it," he said.....

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Oswalt bruised by comebacker
 
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Matsui takes first BP since surgery
Second baseman should be out for about two more weeks
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- Four Houston Astros hitters headed to PETCO Park early on Tuesday to take extra batting practice, including second baseman Kazuo Matsui. The session marked Matsui's first round of batting practice since his surgery late in Spring Training. His disabled list stint will likely extend two weeks into the season, but Matsui sounded encouraged that a return to the field is near.....

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Matsui takes first BP since surgery
 
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Backe outdueled by Padres' Young
Astros' offense only comes up with one run on Tuesday
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- The Astros had no problem producing baserunners against the Padres on Tuesday night, but pushing them across the finish line was another story. The Astros stranded 11 and fell to the Padres for the second straight night, 2-1, before a sparse crowd of 20,825 on a breezy, chilly night at PETCO Park. The Astros have scored one run in their first two games, a somewhat surprising turn of events considering the track records of the heart of the batting order.....

The Official Site of The Houston Astros: News: Houston Astros News
 
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