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Tejada pleads guilty
Miguel Tejada pleads guilty to lying to congressional investigators regarding his dealing in performance-enhancing drugs. -
Pitchers and catchers report
And a 48th year of Astros baseball is under way. -
Successful opening act
The Astros defeat the Nationals 6-3 in the spring opener as they celebrate 25 years in Kissimmee, Fla. Spring record: 1-0 -
'Bordering on ridiculous'
That's the bomb Cecil Cooper dropped on his team as the winless streak hit 11. Spring record: 1-10-1 -
Astros acquire 'Pudge'
The Astros agreed on a one-year deal with catcher Ivan Rodriguez pending a physical. -
Boone out for season
A heart condition forces Aaron Boone to miss the entire 2009 season and jeopardizes his career. -
Visit from No. 41
President George H.W. Bush takes in the Astros' fourth straight spring training win. -
Opening day loss
Carlos Zambrano had his way with the Astros again, holding them to one run in the Cubs' 4-2 win in the season opener. Record: 0-1 -
Keppinger delivers win
Jeff Keppinger's broken-bat single in his first Astros at-bat gave the Astros their first win of the season, 3-2 in 10 innings. Record: 1-1 -
Another shutout
The Astros put up a zero for the second straight day, this time losing 7-0 to the Pirates' Zach Duke's four-hitter. Brian Moehler got rocked for the second straight start. Record: 1-6 -
One down, one up
On the day the Astros lost Brian Moehler to the disabled list, Mike Hampton threw six shutout innings for his first win as an Astro since 1999. The Astros snapped their five-game skid with a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh. Record: 2-6 -
Cooper extended
Cecil Cooper had his 2010 option picked up so as to eliminate any doubt about his status going forward. -
Collision mars game
The only eventful part of a quick 5-2 loss to the Brewers was Humberto Quintero's getting taken out by Mike Cameron in a home plate collision. Record: 6-11 -
Susupended
The Astros and Nationals bullpens took turns giving back leads and the day ended in a 10-10 tie to be resumed July 9 at Minute Maid Park in the 11th inning. Record: 11-15 -
Berry has surgery
Sean Berry had surgery on a cancerous tumor in his kidney. -
Q returns, Rockies pound away
Humberto Quintero returns from the disabled list after the scary collision two weeks earlier, but the Rockies hit four home runs off Astros pitching. Record: 14-18 -
Seven straight losses
The Astros were swept by Cincinnati for their fifth, sixth and seventh consecutive losses. Record: 18-27 -
Berry returns
Sean Berry's first game back with the Astros was a win as the hitting coach returned from surgery and the Astros beat the Rockies 4-1. Record: 21-28 -
Two straight walk-offs
Geoff Blum had two game-winning hits in two days as the Astros beat the Cubs 2 out of 3 for their fourth straight series win. Record: 27-31 -
Astros sign Mier
First-round pick Jiovanni Mier signs a contract, giving the Astros 25 signed picks out of 26. Record: 33-37 -
First shutout
Wandy Rodriguez's 125-pitch effort is the first shutout for an Astros pitcher this year. Record: 41-42 -
Wait for nothing
The completion of the suspended game against the Nats ended quickly on a Miguel Tejada error. Record: 41-43 -
Astros add Coste
The Astros activate Chris Coste, whom they acquired from the Phillies on waivers. Record: 43-43 -
Berkman to disabled list
Lance Berkman was placed on the 15-day DL with a calf strain. Record: 49-46 -
Ortiz released
Russ Ortiz was released after a series of bad starts culminating in a nine-run outing in Chicago. Record: 51-51 -
Boost from Bud
Bud Norris made his first big league start, going seven shutout innings in a win over the Cardinals. Record: 52-53 -
Pudge traded
Ivan Rodriguez was traded to the Texas Rangers for minor leaguers, seen by many as the first sign of building for the future. Record: 57-62 -
Boone returns
Aaron Boone played for the first time since open-heart surgery in spring training. Record: 63-70 -
Manzella, Johnson called up
Tommy Manzella and Chris Johnson join the big club for the first time upon their call-ups from Class AAA Round Rock. Record: 67-70 -
Cooper fired
In the midst of a seven-game losing streak, the Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper. Record: 70-79
