http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/teams/houston_astros/12 Recent articles about Houston Astros en-us The Pirates had the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied against the Astros. In most cases, you would assume that disaster would strike Pittsburgh in this scenario. But in what might have been a passing of the “biggest joke in MLB” torch, Houston was the team that blew it. Russell Martin hit a routine pop up between second base and right field. Jake Elmore went back for it, Jimmy Paredes came in (what you haven’t heard of Jake Elmore or Jimmy Paredes?) and neither one wound up with the fly ball. Travis Snider scored from first after Elmore and Paredes collided, allowing the ball to fall to the outfield grass, and the most sarcastic of walk-off celebrations ensued at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Check out the embarrassing clip below. And yes, the Astros do have the worst record in Major League Baseball (11-31). Sat, 18 May 2013 15:58:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_lose_game_off_walk_off_disastrous_error_in_bottom_of_ninth_to_pirates_video/13646065 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_lose_game_off_walk_off_disastrous_error_in_bottom_of_ninth_to_pirates_video/13646065 Astros Lose Game Off Walk-Off Disastrous Error in Bottom of Ninth to Pirates (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/astros_lose_game_off_walk_off_disastrous_error_in_bottom_of_ninth_to_pirates_video/13646065 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ladies and Gentlemen, YOUR Houston Astros. Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin was at bat in the bottom of the ninth, full count, bases loaded and with the score tie.  A weak pop fly to shallow right and the game is going into…oh wait, I forgot, its the Houston Astros. Right fielder Jimmy Paredes and second baseman Jake Elmore collide before either one of them could catch the ball.  Pirates score. Game Over. Astros are now 20 games under .500. Once MLB makes the video embeddable, we will post it here. For now, click here to watch. The post Astros Doing Their Thing And Dropping Fly Balls To Lose appeared first on Ride The Pine. Sat, 18 May 2013 11:48:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_doing_their_thing_and_dropping_fly_balls_to_lose/13644979 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_doing_their_thing_and_dropping_fly_balls_to_lose/13644979 Astros collide, drop fly ball to lose game http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/astros_doing_their_thing_and_dropping_fly_balls_to_lose/13644979 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0c01b62a801c7d0e445ffc3a77607aaf96fcb01b/mini/foul.jpg The Houston Astros managed to lose a game with the very rare walk-ooo error. The Astros thought they were heading to extra innings as Russell Martin hit a fly ball to shallow right centerfield in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded and two outs. Even Houston reliever Edgar Gonzalez thought it was all over as he skipped off the mound, unfortunately, the Astros are the Astros. Second baseman Jake Elmore and right fielder Jimmy Paredes had a miscommunication and ran directly into each other causing the ball to drop to the ground and cement in the Astros league worst MLB record of 11-31. [MLB GIF's] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Sat, 18 May 2013 10:43:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_rare_walk_off_error_loss_executed_perfectly_by_the_astros/13644742 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_rare_walk_off_error_loss_executed_perfectly_by_the_astros/13644742 The Rare ‘Walk-Off Error’ Loss Executed Perfectly By The Astros http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_rare_walk_off_error_loss_executed_perfectly_by_the_astros/13644742 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   The Houston Astros lost on Friday night talks to a walk-off error. When Astros pitcher Edger Gonzalez got Russell Martin to pop up on a lazy fly ball it appeared the game would head to extra innings. Not the case as two Astro fielders collided giving the Pirates a laughable win. credit: MLB Gifs Second basemen Jack Elmore chased the ball into the outfield. Jimmy Paredes came in from right field. Elmore does appear to make some sort of call prior to taking a few additional stops before colliding with Paredes but in the end the ball ends up on the ground and the Pirates score the game winner. At 11-31 the Pirates are tied with the Marlins for the worst record in baseball. Sat, 18 May 2013 10:36:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_astros_fielders_collide_providing_pirates_with_walk_off/13644712 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_astros_fielders_collide_providing_pirates_with_walk_off/13644712 Video: Astros fielders collide providing Pirates with walk-off http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/video_astros_fielders_collide_providing_pirates_with_walk_off/13644712 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Houston Astros lost another game in an embarrassing fashion that only the Astros could pull off. On Friday night, the Astros were tied at 4-4 with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. In the bottom of the ninth with two outs, the Pirates loaded the bases, but Astros pitcher Edgar Gonzalez got Pirates batter Russell Martin to pop up to short center field to send the game into extra innings. Or so everyone thought. Astros second baseman Jack Elmore chased the popup into the outfield while right fielder Jimmy Paredes came in. Due to a miscommunication, the players collided just as Paredes got his glove on the ball, causing him to drop it and allowing runner Travis Snider to score from third and giving the Pirates a 5-4 win. Just another reminder of why the Astros are the worst team in the major leagues. H/T BLS. Related posts: Astros reliever Paul Clemens forgets to take off jacket (Video) Visit us at holdoutsports.com and follow us on Twitter @HoldoutSports. Sat, 18 May 2013 07:42:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_fielders_collide_on_popup_giving_pirates_walk_off_win_video/13643971 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_fielders_collide_on_popup_giving_pirates_walk_off_win_video/13643971 Astros fielders collide on popup, giving Pirates walk-off win (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/astros_fielders_collide_on_popup_giving_pirates_walk_off_win_video/13643971 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png No sooner than Greg Brown, the Pirates television announcer, finished these words, "Looks like we're going to extra innings," did the Astros bumble their way to another loss. As this GIF shows rightfielder Jimmy Paredes and second baseman Jake Elmore collide in the outfield, which allows the ball to drop and the winning run to score. Elmore said the crowd was too loud at PNC Park was too loud and that he couldn't hear whether Paredes had called him off. The 'Stros found another way to lose tonight and are already 20 games out, but at least they do it with comedic flair. Pittsburgh wins, 5-4. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:53:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_lose_to_pirates_on_comedic_walk_off_error_gif/13643935 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_lose_to_pirates_on_comedic_walk_off_error_gif/13643935 Astros lose to Pirates on comedic walk-off error (GIF) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/astros_lose_to_pirates_on_comedic_walk_off_error_gif/13643935 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Houston Astros are by far the worst team in baseball, so the way they lost Friday night’s game in Pittsburgh was quite fitting. Houston blew a 4-1 and lost 5-4 after two players collided when they were trying to catch a pop up to shallow right that allowed the winning run to score. The Pirates loaded the bases and Russell Martin was facing Edgar Gonzalez with two outs. Martin had a full count and popped the ball up to shallow right. Second baseman Jake Elmore was calling it all the way, but right fielder Jimmy Paredes ran into him, knocking him to the ground. The ball hit the ground to give Martin a walk-off RBI single to win the game — much to his surprise. None of the Pirates players were running hard because they all thought it was going to be caught. Just the latest tasty treat from those inept Astros who, by the way, have beaten the Angels for three of their 11 wins. GIF via MLB GIFs Fri, 17 May 2013 23:13:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_collide_allow_winning_run_to_score_gif/13643053 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_collide_allow_winning_run_to_score_gif/13643053 Houston Astros collide, allow winning run to score (GIF) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/houston_astros_collide_allow_winning_run_to_score_gif/13643053 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png HOUSTON (AP) -- Reid Ryan choked back tears as he was introduced as president of his beloved Astros, the team he grew up watching in the days when his Hall of Fame father, Nolan Ryan, starred as a pitcher for Houston. "My ties with the Astros go all the way back to 1980 when my dad came over," Reid Ryan said. "Today really is a dream come true because you grow up an Astros fan if you're in Houston. Everybody's got their hometown team, and the Astros were mine. This is just a very special day." Astros owner Jim Crane certainly appreciates having the Ryan name associated with his team again, but was quick to point out that Reid Ryan is much more than simply the son of a famous ball player. "It's great to have your kid in the business, but now he can prove himself as Reid Ryan," Crane said. "His dad's is a famed player, a very, very famous guy, but Reid's the kind of guy that stands on his own, and I think you'll see him stand alone in this position a Fri, 17 May 2013 17:09:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/nolan_ryans_oldest_son_named_astros_president/13641229 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/nolan_ryans_oldest_son_named_astros_president/13641229 Nolan Ryan's oldest son named Astros president http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/nolan_ryans_oldest_son_named_astros_president/13641229 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/b/eb3dfdd4fce5d51c46d42fe481e758723365a04e/mini/former-presidents-george.jpg Reid Ryan has been introduced as the new president of the Houston Astros. Ryan, the eldest son of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, was the CEO of Ryan-Sanders Baseball, which owns the Triple-A Round Rock Express and Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks. The 41-year-old Reid Ryan helped create the Express, an affiliate of the Texas Rangers and the Hooks, an Astros' affiliate. His father played for the Astros from 1980-88 and spent four years beginning in 2004 as a special assistant to the general manager in Houston before joining the front office of the Texas Rangers. His famous dad and former Astros great Craig Biggio were on hand Friday for the announcement. The younger Ryan takes over the position that was left vacant when George Postolos resigned on Monday. Also on Friday, Astros' owner Jim Crane announced that he had agreed to a letter of intent to buy the Hooks. The sale is pending baseball and Ryan-Sanders shareholders' approval. The Astros plan to assume control of operations of the Hooks at Fri, 17 May 2013 15:32:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/nolan_ryans_son_to_run_astros/13640539 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/nolan_ryans_son_to_run_astros/13640539 Nolan Ryan's son to run Astros http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/nolan_ryans_son_to_run_astros/13640539 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/852ea8c8ba6ca5b5cd08d526f5511aa04374c37c/mini/texas-rangers-owner-nolan.jpg The Houston Astros have outrighted right-handed pitcher Philip Humber to their Triple-A Oklahoma City minor league affiliate. Humber has yet to accept the outright and could decide to try his chances on the open market. The post Houston Astros Outright Philip Humber To Oklahoma appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Wed, 15 May 2013 20:11:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_outright_philip_humber_to_oklahoma/13626413 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_outright_philip_humber_to_oklahoma/13626413 Houston Astros Outright Philip Humber To Oklahoma http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/houston_astros_outright_philip_humber_to_oklahoma/13626413 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Houston manager Bo Porter wanted to make a couple main points in a pregame meeting with right-hander Lucas Harrell. 1. If a player has a concern, he can discuss it with the manager face to face. 2. There's a reason the Astros position their defenders the way they do. Porter said Wednesday he discussed Houston's defensive shifts with Harrell after the pitcher publically expressed frustration with a couple balls that weren't caught in Tuesday night's game . ''Listen, if you have something to say, and you want to voice your opinion, I have a complete open-door policy,''' Porter recalled saying. ''I didn't hear about Lucas' comments until I got to the ballpark.'' The Astros lost 6-2 to the Tigers on Tuesday, and Harrell said he had hoped a go-ahead double by Andy Dirks might have been caught. ''We're trying some new things with our defense, and I thought they worked against me tonight,'' Harrell said after the game. ''Th Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/porter_says_hes_discussed_shifts_with_harrell/13624034 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/porter_says_hes_discussed_shifts_with_harrell/13624034 Porter says he's discussed shifts with Harrell http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/porter_says_hes_discussed_shifts_with_harrell/13624034 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is a smart man. One doesn’t get rich and build global business without being as such. But there’s some advice that he needs when it comes to owning and running an MLB club, and it’s this: Slow down. I get that you saw the need to fix aspects of the organization. You might even have wanted to put your own stamp on it, but since before you purchased the club actions—some not all of your doing—have transpired that when taken in total are scaring fans off now, and possibly in the future. McLane Dumps Salary to Make the Sale To make the sale happen, Crane worked with former owner Drayton McLane. For the better part of two seasons, McLane shed player payroll. This helped not only with the sale, but played into a strategy that Crane is deploying now: strip out most everyone but prospects and rebuild. The Move to the American League I said not everything is of Crane’s doing, and this is one of them. As part of the sale the league pushed the Astros into t... Tue, 14 May 2013 15:56:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/from_the_jump_to_the_al_to_stripping_payroll_and_more_why_the_astros_need_to_slow_down/13616945 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/from_the_jump_to_the_al_to_stripping_payroll_and_more_why_the_astros_need_to_slow_down/13616945 From the Jump to The AL to Stripping Payroll and More: Why the Astros Need to Slow Down http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/from_the_jump_to_the_al_to_stripping_payroll_and_more_why_the_astros_need_to_slow_down/13616945 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother. Altuve left Monday night's game at Detroit with a jaw injury after colliding with right fielder Jimmy Paredes while chasing a popup, but manager Bo Porter said the injury wasn't serious and Altuve was expected back in the lineup Tuesday. Now he's left the team because of the death in the family, and Houston recalled infielder Jake Elmore from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Porter said Altuve initially considered staying, but the manager insisted he go back to his native Venezuela. ''I said, `No, you're going home. Because even if you were to stay here, your mind, your heart, your soul would be back there with your family, and at the end of the day, if you don't go, you actually probably will regret it,''' Porter said. Porter expects Altuve to be back with the team -- and in the lineup -- on Saturday. Players are allowed to stay on the bereavement list Tue, 14 May 2013 15:47:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2b_altuve_placed_on_bereavement_list/13618958 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2b_altuve_placed_on_bereavement_list/13618958 2B Altuve placed on bereavement list http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/2b_altuve_placed_on_bereavement_list/13618958 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Houston Astros have placed second baseman Jose Altuve on the bereavement list because of the passing of his grandmother. Unrelated, he also suffered a jaw injury colliding with Jimmy Paredes Monday night. To take Altuve’s spot on the active roster, the Astros have recalled infielder Jacob Elmore from their Triple-A Oklahoma City minor league affiliate. The post Houston Astros Place Jose Altuve On Bereavement List appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:50:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_place_jose_altuve_on_bereavement_list/13615610 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_place_jose_altuve_on_bereavement_list/13615610 Houston Astros Place Jose Altuve On Bereavement List http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/houston_astros_place_jose_altuve_on_bereavement_list/13615610 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Houston Astros have placed second baseman Jose Altuve on the bereavement list following the death of grandmother. Players are allowed to stay on the bereavement list for a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven. Infielder Jake Elmore was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take his place on the roster. Altuve left Monday night's game with an injured jaw after a collision with outfielder Jimmy Paredes. Altuve is hitting .333 with 51 hits and 18 RBIs. Elmore was hitting .300 with 10 doubles, 15 RBIs and eight stolen bases for Oklahoma City. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:20:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/altuve_placed_on_bereavement_list/13615250 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/altuve_placed_on_bereavement_list/13615250 Altuve placed on bereavement list http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/altuve_placed_on_bereavement_list/13615250 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Houston Astros pitching staff is having a fairly solid 48 hours. On Sunday we were treated to one of the worst balks in MLB history and on Monday night Astros’ reliever Paul Clemens forget to take his jacket off before coming into the game in the sixth inning. Jordan Lyles was the culprit on Sunday and you can see his gem of a balk HERE. Paul, on the other hand, had a gaffe but it didn’t cost his team. Check out umpire Jim Joyce and Astros’ manager Bo Porter having a laugh about the forgetful Clemens. A ball boy was eventually sent to retrieve the jacket. Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/astros_reliever_forgets_to_take_off_warm_up_jacket/13613717 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/astros_reliever_forgets_to_take_off_warm_up_jacket/13613717 Astros’ Reliever Forgets To Take Off Warm-Up Jacket http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/astros_reliever_forgets_to_take_off_warm_up_jacket/13613717 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Your browser does not support iframes. Houston Astros relief pitcher Paul Clemens forgot to take his jacket off before leaving the bullpen to enter Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning. Clemens jogged to the pitcher's mound wearing the jacket after being called to replace starter Bud Norris, who left the game due to a back injury. Astros manager Bo Porter and home plate umpire Jim Joyce got a good chuckle out of the goof by Clemens, and the Astros had to send a ball boy out to the mound to collect the jacket from him. You don't see this very often, but it's the Astros after all. Clemens pitched three scoreless innings, but it was too little, too late as the Tigers won the game 7-2. Video via MLB. Visit us at holdoutsports.com and follow us on Twitter @HoldoutSports. Tue, 14 May 2013 06:04:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_reliever_paul_clemens_forgets_to_take_off_jacket_video/13612373 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_reliever_paul_clemens_forgets_to_take_off_jacket_video/13612373 Astros reliever forgets to take off jacket http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/astros_reliever_paul_clemens_forgets_to_take_off_jacket_video/13612373 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/269604aec330044f6648f8fcbeb9f845e5c73ccb/mini/astros.jpg Houston Astros pitcher Jordan Lyles balked so badly that it can only be characterized as the perfect microcosm of the disaster that has been the Astros' first year in the American League. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:39:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_balk_is_most_2013_houston_astros_balk_ever/13606163 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/houston_astros_balk_is_most_2013_houston_astros_balk_ever/13606163 Houston Astros balk is most ’2013 Houston Astros balk’ ever http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/houston_astros_balk_is_most_2013_houston_astros_balk_ever/13606163 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jordan Lyles of the Houston Astros did his team a favor and saved the embarrassment of the defense giving up an earned run on Sunday. Instead, Lyles had one of the more impressive balks we have ever seen, and we had it on replay in the office for quite some time. Someone should let Jordan know that it is OK for him to thrown the ball in that situation, and not OK not to. The Astros are sporting a 10-28 record, and plays like this are exactly why. [Bleacher Report] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jordan_lyles_of_the_astros_commits_the_perfect_balk/13605614 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jordan_lyles_of_the_astros_commits_the_perfect_balk/13605614 Jordan Lyles Of The Astros Commits The Perfect Balk http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/jordan_lyles_of_the_astros_commits_the_perfect_balk/13605614 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Another embarrassing fiasco involving major league baseball umpires not knowing basic rules took place Thursday night when the Houston Astros were allowed to make two pitching changes without throwing a pitch. Your browser does not support iframes. In the top of the seventh with two outs, the Astros called to the bullpen to have Wesley Wright replace Paul Clemens, and the Los Angeles Angels picked Luis Jimenez as a pinch hitter. However, after a meeting with the umpires, Astros manager Bo Porter then made another call to the bullpen to have Hector Ambriz replace Wright before Wright threw a pitch. Naturally, Angels manager Mike Scioscia was upset and argued with the umpires, who had to confer with themselves several times, but allowed the pitching change to stand despite the fact that the move by the Astros completely violates baseball rules. According to rule 3.05(B), "If the pitcher is replaced, the substitute pitcher shall pitch to the batter then at bat, or any substitute batter, until such batte Fri, 10 May 2013 06:19:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_make_two_pitching_changes_before_throwing_a_pitchand_umpires_allow_it_video/13588457 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/astros_make_two_pitching_changes_before_throwing_a_pitchand_umpires_allow_it_video/13588457 Astros make two pitching changes before throwing a pitch...and umpires allow it (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/astros_make_two_pitching_changes_before_throwing_a_pitchand_umpires_allow_it_video/13588457 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/4/b4d5094b6fc08a2c3abd16b5516caeab4a0af86b/mini/MLB_APR_26_f466.jpg