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ON THIS DAY · June 25 in Houston Astros History: Talk about getting back at your boss! Backup catcher Jack Hiatt singles home Doug Rader with the winning run (1971)
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January 13
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Preston Gomez, the Astros' first minority manager, dies in Fullerton, CA at age 85. The Cuban native had been

January 13 in Houston Astros History: Preston Gomez, the Astros' first minority manager, dies in Fullerton, CA at age 85. The Cuban native had been (2009)

Preston Gomez, the Astros' first minority manager, dies in Fullerton, CA at age 85. The Cuban native had been in failing health since being hit by a pickup truck while walking across...

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January 13
Houston Astros: Bob Forsch, 1950, Bob Forsch is born in Sacramento, CA. He pitches for the Astros in 1988 and 1989, compiling a 5-9 record. His

January 13 in Houston Astros History: Bob Forsch is born in Sacramento, CA. He pitches for the Astros in 1988 and 1989, compiling a 5-9 record. His (1950)

Bob Forsch is born in Sacramento, CA. He pitches for the Astros in 1988 and 1989, compiling a 5-9 record. His older brother, Ken, pitched eleven seasons for Houston. Bob passed away...

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January 12
Houston Astros: Alfred Henry "Skip" Jutze, 1977, Houston trades catcher Alfred Henry "Skip" Jutze to Seattle for a minor leaguer and cash. After being brought

January 12 in Houston Astros History: Houston trades catcher Alfred Henry "Skip" Jutze to Seattle for a minor leaguer and cash. After being brought (1977)

Houston trades catcher Alfred Henry "Skip" Jutze to Seattle for a minor leaguer and cash. After being brought to Houston with high expectations in 1973, Jutze finds himself unable to hold the...

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January 12
Houston Astros: Casey Candaele, 1961, Casey Candaele is born in Lompoc, CA. The 5-9 utilityman plays five seasons in Houston (1988-1993) and

January 12 in Houston Astros History: Casey Candaele is born in Lompoc, CA. The 5-9 utilityman plays five seasons in Houston (1988-1993) and (1961)

Casey Candaele is born in Lompoc, CA. The 5-9 utilityman plays five seasons in Houston (1988-1993) and, despite his small stature, bashed nine homers as an Astro. He credits his mother for...

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January 12
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Brett Myers, a former first-round pick of the Phillies, signs a one-year deal with an option for 2011. The

January 12 in Houston Astros History: Brett Myers, a former first-round pick of the Phillies, signs a one-year deal with an option for 2011. The (2010)

Brett Myers, a former first-round pick of the Phillies, signs a one-year deal with an option for 2011. The 29-year-old righthander spent time as ace and closer with the Phils but is...

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January 12
Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, Less than three months since retiring, pitcher Roger Clemens returns to sign a $5 million-dollar, one-year

January 12 in Houston Astros History: Less than three months since retiring, pitcher Roger Clemens returns to sign a $5 million-dollar, one-year (2004)

Less than three months since retiring, pitcher Roger Clemens returns to sign a $5 million-dollar, one-year contract with the Astros. The 41-year-old holds a record six Cy Young awards. Clemens cites his...

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January 11
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, News leaks out that an investment group headed by former US Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller is

January 11 in Houston Astros History: News leaks out that an investment group headed by former US Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller is (2010)

News leaks out that an investment group headed by former US Olympic Committee chief Harvey Schiller is interested in buying the Astros from Drayton McLane, Jr. McLane has given them a 30-day...

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January 11
Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1973, Houston owner Judge Roy Hofheinz votes along with the rest of the National League to allow the American

January 11 in Houston Astros History: Houston owner Judge Roy Hofheinz votes along with the rest of the National League to allow the American (1973)

Houston owner Judge Roy Hofheinz votes along with the rest of the National League to allow the American League to conduct a three-year experiment using the Designated Hitter. It will be the...

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January 10
Houston Astros: Rick Rhoden, 1989, The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Rhoden starts

January 10 in Houston Astros History: The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Rhoden starts (1989)

The Astros acquire veteran righthander Rick Rhoden from the Yankees for three minor leaguers. Rhoden starts 20 games and wins just two during his final season in a 15-year career. More Houston...

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January 10
Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1991, First baseman Glenn Davis is traded to Baltimore for outfielder Steve Finley and pitchers Curt Schilling and

January 10 in Houston Astros History: First baseman Glenn Davis is traded to Baltimore for outfielder Steve Finley and pitchers Curt Schilling and (1991)

First baseman Glenn Davis is traded to Baltimore for outfielder Steve Finley and pitchers Curt Schilling and Pete Harnisch . Davis would suffer a spring injury and never play effectively for the...

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