Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted ...

The Astros clearly have a need for more offense, specifically a left-handed hitter. Here are 10 players available at the MLB ...

The Indianapolis Colts have signed left tackle Bernhard Raimann to a four-year, $100 million contract extension. Team ...

Four Houston pitchers -- starter Framber Valdez and relievers Bryan King, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader -- combined for 19 strikeouts. However, the Astros managed only four hits in a 2-1 loss to the ...

Houston ace Framber Valdez expresses frustration over defensive positioning during the Astros' loss to the Washington ...

The Houston Astros have weathered many injury problems but still need a left-handed bat, so they are keen on a Minnesota Twins standout.

While the Houston Astros have a need for a third baseman ahead of the MLB trade deadline, they won't revisit their interest ...

The Houston Astros have taken MLB by storm, and they could get even better by acquiring this slugger from the Baltimore Orioles.

Nick Kurtz became the first rookie in baseball history to homer four times in a game as the Athletics beat the Astros for the ...

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in major league history to hit four home runs in a game, going deep in ...