Q&A with Tejada, who extended hitting streak to 17

Although the Astros planned to rest Miguel Tejada more this year, the veteran shortstop has made it impossible for Cecil Cooper to keep him out of the lineup.Tejada, who joins Hunter Pence and Carlos Lee as the only Astros to have played in every game this year, despises days off.

According to Newsday's Ken Davidoff Astros owner Drayton McLane says there has been "absolutely zero discussion" about trading Roy Oswalt. McLane calls Oswalt a "cornerstone" of his team and says he values his "personal relationship" with the pitcher. McLane denies there's any truth to the speculation that Oswalt could be dealt."I am not sure where this rumor began, but it was...

The Rockies end Wandy Rodriguez’s great home runs allowed season as they smack four against the Houston starter. Rodriguez came into the game allowing just one homer in 67 2/3 innings. Giving up seven earned runs in five innings, he saw his ERA jump from 2.26 to 2.97 (still very good). He [...]

Astros closer Jose Valverde threw a bullpen session Wednesday and also went through pitchers’ fielding practice for the first time since going on the disabled list April 27.

Astros closer Jose Valverde threw a bullpen session and passed a tremendous test today by going through pitchers' fielding practice for the first time since going on the disabled list April 27. "I threw all my pitches," he said. "I...

Hunter Pence went 4-for-5 with a home run and a triple as the Astros squandered a 3-0 lead but rallied for a 6-4 win over Colorado at Minute Maid Park.

The Houston Astros host the Pirates for a three-game series, starting tonight at 8:05 at Minute Maid Park, Houston.

Third baseman Geoff Blum was back in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing seven consecutive days with a strained left hamstring.

The Rockies combined to hit four home runs while pounding the Astros 10-3 before a crowd of 26,671, handing Wandy Rodriguez his third consecutive defeat.

Jon Heyman of SI.com says the Braves gave off the impression that Tom Glavine was merely a "famous, low-priced insurance policy" when they released him two days ago. He has more on the Braves and the rest of the majors; let's take a look: John Smoltz told Heyman that he once turned down $53MM from the Yankees to sign with the Braves for $30MM. The Braves are...

News and notes while computers decide your NFL champion… Ryan non-committal about interest in becoming Rangers president (AP/Y! Sports) Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan has an offer to take over as president of the Texas Rangers. Ryan is currently working for the Houston Astros. Browns, Crennel agree t...

Trade deadline, schmade deadline. For a guy like Roy Oswalt, it can pay to move early, Sean McAdam says. You listening, Texas?

Text messages from press row . . . Today marks the 20th anniversary of the early-morning finish to the longest game in National League history, a Dodgers loss to the Houston Astros that lasted 7 hours 14 minutes. . . .

More links for Friday afternoon... Thomas Boswell of the Washington Post believes the Lerner family and Stan Kasten have to take responsibility for a weak Nationals team and turn it around in Washington. Former Nats GM Jim Bowden told WUSA9 that in retrospect he wishes he'd kept a closer eye on the Nationals' actions in the Dominican. More from Richard Justice on his chat with Astros...