In 2000, the Astros moved into the ballpark Downtown. The history here is fascinating in itself. With the Astrodome no longer

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Houston Astros owner Jim Crane and former team owner Drayton McLane settled dispute over Comcast SportsNet Houston after one day in court.

It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired, an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame, the team announced Tuesday.

Wagner, who set an Astros record with 44 saves in 2003, was limited by injuries to 45 appearances in 2004. He finished 4-0 with a 2.42 ERA and 21 saves in 25 opportunities.

As the Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes its newest class to Cooperstown, which former Red Sox players could be next to earn enshrinement?