Houston Astros

Mets Battle Back Only To Fall Late At Houston

Matt Downs hit a two-run homer and Jed Lowrie had the go-ahead single in the eighth inning to propel the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Monday night.

WFAN–2012/04/30

Schwei: Lots Of Runs In The Rockies; Houston Next For Mets

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Sunday was the second victory in franchise history in which the Mets allowed a pair of game-tying home runs in the eighth inning or later.

2012/04/30

Yankees Sign RHP Nelson Figueroa To Minor-League Deal

The majority of Figueroa’s 145 career appearances (80) have come out of the bullpen, though he has started in at least three games during each of his nine major-league seasons.

2012/04/19

Report: Mets Brass Recently ‘Suggested’ Releasing Mike Pelfrey

Pelfrey’s spring stats usually aren’t so hot — and this year has been no different. Well, certain members of the Mets’ front office were reportedly ready to give up on the 6-foot-7 hurler.

2012/03/30

Yankees Sign Veteran Jack Cust To Minor-League Deal

Hampered by an elbow injury, the left-handed slugger went 1 for 25 over 11 games this spring for Houston.

2012/03/28

Astros Hoping Aggressive Promotion Of Jose Altuve Pays Off On Offense

The word “scrappy” is probably overused, but it applies to Jose Altuve. Despite his physical limitations, he’s found a way to get it done throughout his professional career.

2012/03/26

Mike Pelfrey of the New York Mets throws during Spring Training. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Pelfrey Roughed Up By Astros, Mets Lose 9-5

The Houston Astros crushed Mike Pelfrey for eight runs over two and two-thirds innings pitched on Sunday as the Mets lost 9-5.

WFAN–2012/03/18

Hiroki Kuroda of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Kuroda Impressive, Yankees Defeat Astros, 6-3

Hiroki Kuroda pitched four strong innings in the Yankees’ 6-3 spring training victory over the Houston Astros.

WFAN–2012/03/17

Fernando Martinez Claimed By Astros; Mets, Hairston Finalize Deal

The Mets have officially waived goodbye to failed top prospect Fernando Martinez.

WFAN–2012/01/12

MLB To Add Two More Wild Cards; Astros To AL In 2013

Mets fans: Have you been dreaming of an NLCS rematch between New York and Houston? If so, it’ll have to happen in 2012.

WFAN–2011/11/17

Ubaldo Jimenez (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Report: Yankees To Scout Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez In Colorado Tuesday

The Yankees and Rockies are reportedly far apart in preliminary talks for starter Ubaldo Jimenez. In fact, Colorado might not even be willing to trade their ace. That won’t stop the Bombers from sending a representative to Coors Field.

WFAN–2011/07/19