Kazuo Matsui News

Jayson Nix is changing Sox in attempt to rejuvenate his career. The Rockies' opening day second baseman has agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox, according to contract details received by The Denver ...

Playoff games aren't played with pencils and paper, though at times it certainly might seem that way.

In the bottom of the second inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, Shane Victorino boosted the Phillies with a two-out grand slam.

Michael Bourn lays down a bunt in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves on Friday at Minute Maid Park.

It's not often they can say this, but the Reds are finding out they'll have some real rotation depth and an interesting battle for a spot.

Lance Berkman's two-run home run in the opening frame and a two-run double from Humberto Quintero seven innings later propelled the Astros to a 5-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.

Although he always wears a relaxed smile with his laidback demeanor through wins and losses, it was clear Edinson Volquez really wanted to get win No.

Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui is congratulated after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.

On Wednesday against the Marlins, Astros right-hander Brandon Backe will be making the start he thought he'd be making nine days ago.

Kazuo Matsui's ongoing health issues have forced Astros manager Cecil Cooper to adjust the second baseman's schedule, and the skipper expects to give Matsui significant rest in the future.

Jimmy Barthmaier is either a great magician or just very lucky. The rookie right-hander, who made his second Major League start on Saturday night, allowed the first two runners to reach base in each of his ...

"I'm not sure the goal posts would fit, but we could see," McLane told the Chronicle.

Squaring off against Roy Oswalt is always a tall order, but one that Marlins rookie Chris Volstad was able to handle Tuesday night.

Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez will miss his next scheduled start on Friday against the Cubs because of a strained right oblique muscle, Houston manager Cecil Cooper said on Tuesday afternoon.

Fernando Nieve began his professional career as a starting pitcher, but if the Astros view him as a reliever, he'll gladly embrace the role.

Kazuo Matsui took early batting practice Friday afternoon before the Astros' opener at Coors Field, but the second baseman isn't ready to return to game action.

The Astros' acquisition of LaTroy Hawkins keeps proving itself more and more fruitful with each outing.

Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.

Prior to Tuesday's game at Wrigley Field, the Astros activated second baseman Kazuo Matsui from the 15-day disabled list and outrighted right-hander Runelvys Hernandez to Triple-A Round Rock.

Any realistic Astros fan - let's assume, for the sake of argument, that such a thing exists - has little problem with the team hovering at .500. Nine games below .500 as late as July 26, the Astros played their ...