The Houston Astros signed free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel on a major-league contract, the team announced Wednesday night, bringing back a part of their outfield from late last season. Gamel’s one-year deal includes a $200,

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

Though still in a tentative stage, the Jose Altuve-in-left field experiment is underway. Two weeks remain until the Houston Astros hold their first full-squad workout of spring training. But in Houston,

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’s No. 13 will be the 10th number retired by the Astros during a ceremony Aug.

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.