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Astros Get RHP Appel With MLB Draft’s Top Pick

The Houston Astros have selected Stanford pitcher Mark Appel with the No. 1 pick in the Major League Baseball draft.

2013/06/07

TTYM: The Indy 500 Winner Buzz and Why You Should Never Eat At A Stadium

Tara Lipinsky brings you some of the most interesting sports stories you may not have heard about in That Thing You Missed.

2013/05/31

Nolan Ryan’s Oldest Son Named Astros President

The 41-year-old Reid Ryan helped create the Triple-A Round Rock Express, an affiliate of the Texas Rangers and the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, an Astros’ affiliate.

2013/05/17

Nolan Ryan’s Son In Line To Become Astros President

Reid Ryan, son of the legendary Nolan Ryan and an accomplished businessman in his own right, appears in line to replace George Postolos as Astros president, sources told CBSSports.com.

2013/05/16

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 11: Lance Berkman #27 of the Texas Rangers is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a double by Nelson Cruz in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 11, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. The Rangers defeated the Mariners 4-3. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Rangers Hold Off Late Astros Rally, Win 8-7

It was a scare in the bottom half of the ninth inning, but Rangers Closer Joe Nathan was able to get the Rangers out of the jam. Adrian Beltre, Nelson Cruz and Lance Berkman all homered to back up another solid outing by Yu Darvish, and the Texas Rangers held on for an 8-7 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

2013/05/11

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 10: Alexi Ogando #41 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 10, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Baker’s HR In 7th Leads Rangers Past Astros, 4-2

Jeff Baker hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh, and Texas relievers threw 3 1-3 hitless innings to lead the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

2013/05/10

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v Houston Astros

MLB Acknowledges 2nd Umpire Mistake In 2 Days

Major League Baseball says umpires have made a mistake for the second straight day, this time during a pitching change in Houston.

2013/05/10

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 03: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers singles to center in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Rangers Get 4-0 Win Over Astros

A day after watching Yu Darvish come within one out of a perfect game, Alexi Ogando was determined to pitch well to help the Texas Rangers wrap up the three game series against Houston with a win.

2013/04/03

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 02: Yu Darvish #11 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 2, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Darvish Misses Perfect Game By 1 Out

Yu Darvish was one out from a perfect game when Marwin Gonzalez grounded a clean single through the pitcher’s legs, and Texas beat the Astros 7-0 on Tuesday night.

2013/04/02

Carlos Pena of the Houston Astros scores in the fourth inning on a triple by Justin Maxwell of the Houston Astros against the Texas Rangers on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park on March 31, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros Top Rangers 8-2 In Season Opener

The Astros opened the 2013 season in a new league, and made a statement against the in-state rival Rangers 8-2 on Sunday night in the first game of the year.

2013/03/31

The Astrodome in Houston. (credit: David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

Study Outlines Cost Of Demolishing Astrodome

The cost of demolishing the vacant Astrodome and building a parking lot in its place would be about $29 million.

2013/03/20

I Don’t Think Nolan Is Headed To Houston

“If I was in Houston right now and you said ‘What do you think, Nolan?’ I’d be saying, God, is this season ever gonna be over? I got my truck warmed up, I’m headed to the ranch.”

2013/03/04