Inside the Phillies: Wade returns to Phillies eager for a World Series ring

5 February 2012, 1:05 am

You've recently been fired as general manager of the Houston Astros and your cellphone rings. It's Ruben Amaro Jr. calling. He wants to know if you'd be interested in rejoining the Phillies as a special consultant.... Read More »

Houston Astros visit kids at Flour Bluff

3 February 2012, 10:09 am

Several members of the Houston Astros baseball club were in Corpus Christi Friday to visit local elementary students.... Read More »

Wisch: Astros Keep Their Nickname, Avoid Baseball’s Name Game

3 February 2012, 10:07 am

Last week, Jim Crane, the new owner of Houston’s major league ballclub, threw Texas into a tizzy when he mentioned that his marketing division was investigating the possibility of changing the Astros’ nickname when they move to the American League West next season.... Read More »

MLB: Is Houston owner serious about Astros name change?

25 January 2012, 1:17 pm

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane announces fan initiatives for the 2012 baseball season, at Minute Maid Park on Monday in Houston. Crane is also considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane said Monday the team will not be changing its name.... Read More »

Houston Astros: By Any Other Name

25 January 2012, 10:06 am

During their 50-year history, the Astros have had a rather lackluster reign in football-mad Texas... Read More »

New name for the Astros?

24 January 2012, 3:14 pm

Houston Astros fans...Guess what the new owner and CEO of our baseball team, Jim Crane, is considering? Changing the Astros name.... Read More »

Houston Astros Name/Logo Change: Ranking 10 Fun Options to Consider

24 January 2012, 12:08 pm

Moving to the American League may not be the only change that the Houston Astros make for the 2012 season. New owner Jim Crane is considering changing the team's name. With the team under new ownership and with them moving to a new league, it does make some sense for the Astros to get a fresh st... Read More »

Solomon: Astros name change? (Forget) that

23 January 2012, 9:50 pm

It is only right that Jim Crane has decided to slash ticket prices for that technically-major-but-closer-to-minor-league baseball team now known as the Houston Astros.... Read More »

Houston Astros: New Owner Moves Dangerously Close To Killing Astros' Name

23 January 2012, 6:32 pm

Please don't let a perfectly good franchise name die.  The Houston Astros have been a great many things since they were renamed in 1965. They have seen indoor baseball play receive a good amount of criticism. They even captivated eyeballs with some ghastly uniform choices, but all along, the As... Read More »

Sports briefs: Houston Astros consider name change

23 January 2012, 4:26 pm

Sports briefs: Houston Astros consider name change Published Jan 23, 2012 05:06PM MDT major leage Baseball • New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane says the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to change the... Read More »