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Today, the Houston Astros have optioned SP Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land, and recalled RP Miguel Ullola. Blanco pitched 4 innings in yesterday’s loss to the Seattle Mariners, allowing 5 ER and 7 H and a walk while striking out 3.

Phil Garner's widow said his Astros Hall of Fame election made the former manager smile in the days before his death in the spring.

Varsho has yet to take off, and Houston needs more answers.

Few players defined the rainbow-jersey era of the 1980s Astros more than Alan Ashby and Phil Garner, both of whom began their career elsewhere before becoming fan favorites in Houston and mainstays on the field during a time when the franchise was coming into its own.

The Astros right-hander touched 97.1 mph in rehab start at Triple-A as he hopes to return to help Houston's playoff push.

Christian Walker’s three-run home run with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 10-7 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Hader made his season debut on June 3. Since then, Astros relievers have a 2.67 ERA and boast the second-highest strikeout rate in the sport. Hader has allowed three earned runs in his first 28 innings, while Abreu has a 1.87 ERA since May 3.

Hunter Brown's rising walk rate is driving up his pitch count and shortening starts as the Astros desperately seek rotation stability.