Morning update from Kissimmee
Good morning from Kissimmee, where the Astros (4-2) play the Toronto Blue Jays at 12:05 p.m. CT today at Osceola County Stadium. This will be the first of two consecutive games against the Jays, with...
View ArticleLee, Martinez talk about win over Cubs
Here is Astros first baseman Carlos Lee and left fielder J.D. Martinez reacting to Wednesday’s win Your browser does not support iframes.
View ArticleMartinez, Downs optioned to Triple-A
The Astros optioned left fielder J.D. Martinez, who leads the team with 54 RBIs, and infielder Matt Downs to Triple-A Oklahoma City following Thursday’s loss to the Nationals. Both had options...
View ArticlePorter yanks Martinez for ‘mental mistake’
Astros manager Bo Porter pulled starting left-fielder J.D. Martinez in the middle of the fourth inning Monday night for what Martinez later admitted to be a mental mistake during his at-bat in the top...
View ArticleMartinez in lineup, ready to move forward
Astros outfielder J.D. Martinez, who was pulled from Monday’s game following his fourth inning at-bat by manager Bo Porter, was back in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, starting in right field....
View ArticleAstros shape the look of their outfield
Outfielders Rick Ankiel and Fernando Martinez were designated for assignment Monday, likely bringing an end to their tenure in Houston. The Astros also optioned infielder Brandon Laird to Triple-A...
View ArticleMartinez rewards Porter’s faith in him
After outfielder J.D. Martinez went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Monday’s win over the Rockies, Astros manager Bo Porter tapped him on the back and told him he would be right back in the lineup the...
View ArticleAstros invite players to Spring Training
Here are the bios of the non-roster invitees announced by the Astros on Tuesday: 1B Japhet Amador, 26, was acquired by Houston on Aug. 18, 2013, from Los Diablos Rojos del Mexico of the Mexican League....
View ArticleJ.D. Martinez: “I’m sad to leave Houston”
J.D. Martinez, who was called up straight from Double-A the day after Hunter Pence was traded nearly three years ago and had a terrific first month in the Major Leagues, saw his tenure with the Astros...
View ArticleMartinez enjoying time in Detroit
J.D. Martinez has found a home in Detroit, but the former Astros outfielder was looking forward to seeing some of his friends and former teammates this week during the Tigers’ series against Houston....
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