Girardi: "I wasn't shocked" by Astros sign stealing story

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 12/9 3:10P By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Girardi was hardly stunned to learn his firing two years ago as manager of the New York Yankees may have followed a canning by the Houston Astros.

Mets acquire Marisnick from Astros for pair of prospects

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 12/5 5:45A

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Jake Marisnick has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Houston Astros for two prospects -- left-hander Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona. Marisnick is an excellent defender with speed but a weak…

Astros trade Marisnkick for Mets prospects

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 12/5 4:49A rdunsmore@fbherald.com (Ryan Dun

The Houston Astros have traded outfielder Jake Marisnick to the New York Mets in exchange for left-handed pitcher Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona, announced Astros President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow on...

Davis maintains he was unaware of Astros' sign stealing

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 12/4 12:28P By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Write

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Davis maintains he was not aware of any electronic sign stealing by the Astros in 2017, when he made his major league debut with Houston.

Biagini agrees to deal with Astros, who cut Sanchez

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 12/2 4:36P

HOUSTON (AP) — Reliever Joe Biagini agreed Monday to a $1 million, one-year deal with the AL champion Houston Astros, who declined to offer a contract to starter Aaron Sanchez and allowed the former All-Star to become a free agent.

Garneau guaranteed $100,000 in deal with Astros

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/29 10:57A

HOUSTON (AP) — Catcher Dustin Garneau is guaranteed just $100,000 as part of his one-year contract with the Houston Astros.

Catcher Dustin Garneau agrees to 1-year deal with Astros

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/26 11:23A

HOUSTON (AP) — Catcher Dustin Garneau has agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Astros, where he figures to compete for a backup role.

Astros’ Reddick to be ready in spring after shoulder surgery

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/23 8:14A

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick had shoulder surgery and is expected to be fully recovered by the start of spring training.

MLB will investigate Astros conduct over last 3 seasons

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/21 8:03A By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball W

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball has widened its investigation of alleged sign stealing by the Houston Astros and will probe activity by the team over the past three seasons.

Astros owner declines comment on sign stealing investigation

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/20 6:30A

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has declined to comment on Major League Baseball’s investigation into allegations of sign stealing.

Manfred says has broad authority for Astros discipline

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/19 9:44A By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball W

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the investigation into sign stealing by the Houston Astros will be complete by next season and says he has authority to impose discipline beyond the loss of amateur draft picks.

Yuli Gurriel agrees to $8.3M, 1-year deal with Astros

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/18 11:36A

HOUSTON (AP) — Yuli Gurriel has agreed to an $8.3 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros, a $300,000 raise from his originally scheduled salary for next season.

Astros can make history if Bregman wins MVP

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/13 8:06P By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writ

Alex Bregman will try to give the Houston Astros an unprecedented sweep.

Astros sign stealing charges latest to tarnish reputation

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/13 1:25P By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writ

HOUSTON (AP) — Not too long ago, the Houston Astros were the feel-good story of baseball. Led by their diminutive Venezuelan dynamo and featuring smart play on the field and in the front office, they emerged from a morass of…

Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 11/13 12:13P By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award — and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown.