First pitch: Astros GM Luhnow discusses Norris, Harrell as trade deadline nears
ST. LOUIS — Before the 2013 season started, the rebuilding Astros were expected to deal Nos. 1 and 2 starters Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell prior to the July 31 trade deadline. A little more than three...
View ArticleAstros searching for more than quantity as trade deadline approaches
ST. LOUIS – The Astros’ No. 1 starter is at a career crossroads. The rebuilding club’s former No. 2 starter recently became a reluctant, frustrated reliever. Veterans on short-term deals are still...
View ArticleAstros’ Bud Norris scratched from start vs. Orioles; Lucas Harrell to take mound
BALTIMORE –After 10 months of constant trade speculation, Bud Norris may finally be moving on. Lucas Harrell will start in place of Norris on Tuesday against the Orioles at Camden Yards. Norris has not...
View ArticleAstros have standing offers for Bud Norris as deadline nears, source says
BALTIMORE — The Astros have standing offers for No. 1 starter Bud Norris but are hoping a team increases its pitch during the final hours before a 3 p.m. CT non-waiver trade deadline, a league source...
View Article‘Who knew?’ Phillies ace Cole Hamels clears up trade rumors involving Astros,...
Cole Hamels hasn’t ruled out a trade to Astros or any other club. The Phillies lefthanded ace who’s been on the trade block seemingly forever clarified his stance Saturday in a talk with...
View ArticleAstros’ pursuit of reliever at trade deadline didn’t rankle closer Luke...
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Astros made no secret they were looking at a hard-throwing, endgame reliever at the trade deadline. Coincidentally, Luke Gregerson had a couple rough outings around the same time....
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