Sale of Astros to Crane still on hold as MLB continues investigation
Jim Crane's $680 million purchase of the Astros remains on hold as Major League Baseball continues to investigate charges of war profiteering and alleged unfair hiring practices of blacks and women, an...
View ArticleWill you stick with the California Astros of Houston?
Few fans will be happy with the move to the American League. The west division is already directionally challenged since the Angels are called the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. What shall we call our...
View ArticleLRW: Seriously, what’s your beef with moving to the AL?
Look, there's nothing worse than being kicked to the curb after 50 years. Thanks for the memories. But let's have this conversation on substance. What is it that you don't like most about the Astros'...
View ArticleSo why weren’t two 15-team leagues in the original plan? Actually, they were
This whole thing could have been so easy. Of course it would have made no sense, but it could have been so easy. Fifteen teams in the American League. Fifteen teams in the National League. This...
View ArticleI loathe a move to the AL West, but it’s not the end of the world
Just like you, former players and many others, I loathe moving to the AL West. But, while wondering if I would wake up to a march on Minute Maid Park or a bus caravan to Milwaukee to meet Bud for...
View ArticleThe vitriol over the latest news is downright comical.
Are you really so fickle about your team that you will completely disown them because they are moving to the AL?
View ArticleFormer Astro Berkman says Selig ‘extorted’ Crane in move to AL
A lot of people cried foul when word leaked that the Astros would be moving to the American League in 2013. But is calling it extortion too much of a stretch? Not for former Astro Lance Berkman.
View ArticleBud Selig plans to have ‘big role’ in naming next MLB commissioner
TAMPA, Fla. — Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig told the Houston Chronicle on Tuesday he’s unsure whether he’ll hand-pick a successor but plans to have a “big role” in the process. Selig is...
View ArticleAstros rank last in fan loyalty index
Bud Selig told the Chronicle that he sympathizes with the plight of Astros fans, and why not. The Astros have lost over 100 games for two consecutive seasons and are forecast to do so again as they...
View ArticleDoes winning cure all? Astros’ American League move could offer proof
TAMPA, Fla. – Baseball’s known for being constant and unchanging, clinging to its history and refusing to consider alternatives. But when the game makes an alteration, the move is often major. The...
View ArticleAstros report: Players feast eyes on Fenway
By Brian T. Smith and Reid Laymance Thursday marked the Astros’ first appearance at Fenway Park in 10 seasons, and this is only the second series in franchise history the club has played at the home...
View ArticleBud Selig concerned with Astros’ suits involving Comcast and Drayton McLane
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Friday he remains concerned about the Astros’ legal issues concerning Comcast SportsNet Houston and former team owner Drayton McLane but is hopeful...
View ArticleJudge returns Crane-McLane-Comcast lawsuit to state court
Astros owner Jim Crane’s lawsuit against Comcast, NBC Universal and former Astros owner Drayton McLane, stemming from the 2011 sale of the Astros and McLane’s share in Comcast SportsNet Houston, was...
View ArticleAstros owner Jim Crane weighs in on new commissioner
BOSTON — With a new commissioner selected and change to come, Astros owner Jim Crane has an interest in taking a more proactive role in league affairs where possible, he told the Chronicle on Thursday...
View ArticleAstros ‘highly unlikely’ to be able to sign Brady Aiken
The Astros are “highly unlikely” to be able to sign first overall draft pick Brady Aiken after the July 18 deadline, according to a person familiar with the situation, who expressed surprise at a...
View ArticleRob Manfred says Astros one of key stories in MLB so far
When the Astros were going through the depths of their tearding down and rebuilding, then-commissioner Bud Selig would preach patience for Astros fans. Selig’s successor, Rob Manfred now sees that...
View ArticleMLB allows Astros to keep roof closed for Game 3
Bud Selig had ordered roof open during 2005 World Series.
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