The Yankees traded reliever LaTroy Hawkins to the Astros on Wednesday for minor league infielder Matt Cusick, according to an Associated Press report.

The Astros consider themselves to be buyers and not sellers and, therefore, are not shopping Miguel Tejada.

The Astros acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from the Padres on Tuesday in exchange for minor leaguer Chad Reineke, according to an Associated Press report.

The Houston Astros are engaged in serious discussions to acquire veteran left-hander Randy Wolf of the San Diego Padres.

The Astros have placed pitcher Roy Oswalt on the disabled list with a left hip abductor strain that was suffered in late June, according to MLB.

Houston has signed first-round pick Jason Castro to a multi-year deal, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Astros' starter Roy Oswalt is close to returning after having a pair of starts pushed back with a strained left hip muscle, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Astros' starter Roy Oswalt has had his next scheduled start pushed back once again because of an ailing left hip, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Astros' pitcher Roy Oswalt hopes to make his next scheduled start despite a strained left hip, according to The Associated Press.

The MLB Players' Association has filed a grievance over the release of pitcher Shawn Chacon claiming that Houston's decision to terminate his contract was without just cause, according to The Associated Press.