By Bernie Pleskoff In exchange for starting pitcher Bud Norris, the Houston Astros continued to strengthen their organization with the acquisition of outfielder L.J. Hoes and 19-year-old left-handed pitcher Josh Hader from Baltimore. …read more
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By Joey Nowak The Orioles and Astros have worked out a deal that will send Houston starting pitcher Bud Norris to Baltimore in exchange for Orioles outfielder L.J. Hoes, left-handed pitching prospect Josh Hader and a Competitive Balance Draft pick. …read more
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By ESPN.com news services The Baltimore Orioles have acquired starting pitcher Bud Norris from the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder L.J. Hoes, a team source confirmed to ESPN’s Jim Bowden. …read more
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By Matthew Leach The countdown to the non-waiver Trade Deadline is under 24 hours, and things are getting hectic. Ian Kennedy could soon be changing addresses, and Bud Norris is very much in play. …read more
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By Brian McTaggart The Astros scratched Bud Norris from his scheduled start Tuesday night, but sources told MLB.com no trade was imminent. …read more
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By John Schlegel As the White Sox prepared for another getaway day Sunday, it was apparent that some might be getting away more than others during their upcoming road trip, including starter Jake Peavy. Meanwhile, Astros righty Bud Norris is also gearing up for a potential Deadline move. …read more
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By The Huffington Post News Editors
HOUSTON — Rick Ankiel and the Houston Astros made an impressive debut in the American League, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager.
Ankiel launched a pinch-hit three-run shot for the first homer this season, Bud Norris pitched well for the win and Erik Bedard threw 3 1-3 scoreless innings for his first career save.
By Brian McTaggart The Astros’ first pitch as an American League team will come from Bud Norris, who was given the honor to start March 31 vs. the Rangers. …read more
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By Brian McTaggart The Astros signed shortstop Jed Lowrie ($2.4 million) and starter Bud Norris ($3 million) to one-year deals, thus avoiding arbitration with both.
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