Gene Freese is born in Wheeling, WV. A former all-star third baseman, Freese bats .091 in 21 games for the Astros in 1966, the final stop in his big league career. More...
Houston reaches an agreement with righthander Ryne Stanek on a one-year, $1.1 million contract. After some promising seasons with Tampa Bay, Stanek comes over from Miami where he struggled during two partial...
Craig Shipley is born in Parramatta, Australia. The utility infielder bats .263 in 1995, his lone season as an Astro. More Houston Astros history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
Jim Pendleton is born in St. Charles, MO. The Opening Day left fielder for the first Colt .45 squad, Pendleton hits .246 with eight homers during their inaugural season. More Houston Astros...
The Astros deal outfielder Johnny Weekly and cash to the Mets for pitcher Gary Kroll . The righthander would see just ten games with Houston. More Houston Astros history & fan-cave gifts...
Craig Biggio is elected to the Hall of Fame with 82.7% of BBWAA votes in his third year of eligibility, becoming the first Houston player to be inducted as an Astro. Former...
Houston signs veteran pitcher and former Cy Young winner Dwight "Doc" Gooden to a free agent contract. He pitches in the debut of Enron Field but gets into only one game during...
The Astros obtain Art Howe from the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a deal the previous month for infielder Tommy Helms . The versatile Howe is instrumental in Houston's first division title and...
A contest to name the new Houston ballclub is announced. Entries will be accepted through the end of the month by the Houston Sports Association. More Houston Astros history & fan-cave gifts...
Michael Brantley announces his retirement. A five-time All-Star (twice with Houston), the outfielder leaves with a .305 average and 42 homers over his five seasons as an Astro. Overall, "Uncle Mike" batted...