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Astros make move, adding left-handed pitcher to roster
The Astros have traded for LHP John Rooney from Marlins for cash considerations. Rooney is 28, never pitched in MLB but has 12.27 K/9ip in AAA. He'll join team today & wear #67, per #Astros. Team ...
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2010 — Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th home run and became the youngest player to attain the milestone. His two-run, ...
Reliever’s intentional balk leads to benches clearing in Astros’ loss to Red Sox
Astros reliever Héctor Neris intentionally balked to advance a runner to third, then had an exchange with Red Sox third base ...
Houston Astros acquire left-handed reliever John Rooney from Miami Marlins
John Rooney has yet to pitch in the majors but was placed on Houston's active roster where he replaces Luis Contreras.
Astros make deal after trade deadline to acquire left-hander for cash
The Houston Astros made a deal after the trade deadline to acquire a left-handed pitcher for cash considerations.