Astros add lefty Bedard to rotation mix
The Astros took a flier on another reclamation project Monday, signing veteran left-handed Erik Bedard to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training. Houston signed...
View ArticlePorter visits with veterans about leadership
Astros manager Bo Porter met with a group of players prior to Wednesday morning’s workout that he wants to take a leadership role on the club this spring. The meeting, which Porter dubbed “Astros...
View ArticleBedard throws off the mound
Erik Bedard throws on Friday Astros left-hander Erik Bedard, who’s been limited to two innings this spring because of a right glute sprain, threw about 10 or 12 pitches off the mound Friday morning...
View ArticleAstros try to snap 6-game streak against Mariners
The Astros will send former Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard to the mound tonight at 9:10 p.m. CT to try to break their six-game losing streak. Seattle starts right-hander Brandon Maurer. Here’s manager Bo...
View ArticleBedard out of Astros rotation
For the second time in less than a week, the Astros made a change in their starting pitching rotation when manager Bo Porter announced Sunday left-hander Erik Bedard would be working out of the bullpen...
View ArticleKeuchel, Bedard to rotation; Humber to bullpen
Astros manager Bo Porter said Wednesday left-hander Dallas Keuchel will start Friday’s series opener against the Rangers, with fellow southpaw Erik Bedard moving back into the rotation to throw...
View ArticleBedard scratched from Wednesday start
The Astros scratched left-hander Erik Bedard from his scheduled start Wednesday night against the Orioles and will instead send rookie lefty Brett Oberholtzer to the mound. Bedard, who’s on the trading...
View ArticleBedard unhappy with move to bullpen
Veteran left-hander Erik Bedard, who’s been one of the Astros’ most consistent starting pitchers, has been moved to the bullpen for the rest of the season. Manager Bo Porter said Saturday the club...
View ArticleBedard set to rejoin Astros rotation
Veteran left-hander Erik Bedard will rejoin the Astros rotation when he starts Monday’s series opener against the Reds at Minute Maid Park. Bedard’s last four appearances have come in relief after...
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