It involved the Astros finishing in tenth place in the National League, with a record of 72–90, 25 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.The Astros also hosted the 1968 MLB All-Star Game at the Astrodome, with the NL defeating the AL, 1–0. The season was marked by the Astros 4–15 record against their in-state division rival (and eventual division winner) The Astros clinched their first division title as a member of the American League West division, and first division title overall since 2001. The Astros won the first two games of that series and the two teams were tied for the division lead.

Ultimately, the strike would help the Astros get into the playoffs. The Astros won the first game at Minute Maid to take a 2–1 lead in the ALDS. Houston Astros Logo Evolution.

Baseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in Houston, Texas, United States2010–2014: Last years in the NL and move to the AL West2015–present: First World Series title and sign stealing scandal2010–2014: Last years in the NL and move to the AL West2015–present: First World Series title and sign stealing scandalThe team's official colors are blue and orange, according to the team's mascot ( The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas.

Gone were the blue and gold uniforms of the 1990s in favor a more "After two fairly successful seasons without a playoff appearance, at midseason in 2004 the Astros were floundering. Many thanks to him. Plus, Todd Radom tells Tim and Troy about Houston's ballparks before giving the weekly quiz (23:40).Believe it or not, we're less than three weeks from the Aug. 31 trade deadline. They traded The 1979 season started with a huge boost from pitcher Ken Forsch, who no-hit the The other team that was not too happy seeing the Astros on top in the west was the The Astros and Reds battled the final month of the season. Players were growing their hair longer and loud colors were starting to appear on teams' uniforms, including the Astros. Later that month they split a pair and the Reds kept the lead. I've talked to the guys, and obviously they wanted me to come back up there." From the chest down, the uniform was a solid block of yellow, orange, and red stripes.Also in 1980, the Astros debuted a significantly cleaner uniform, relegating the rainbows to the sleeves.

The Astros also wore midnight blue alternates with "Astros" in white with gold trim. The same stripes run down the pant legs. A new artificial turf was created called "AstroTurf" and once again Houston would be involved in yet another change in the way the game was played.April 15 saw a pitching duel that was one for the ages. What was navy blue was now orange and what was orange was now a lighter shade of blue. The Astros resigned pitcher Roger Clemens and traded two minor league prospects to the On October 1 Astros were the last remaining team that still had a chance to reach the 2006 postseason; consequently they were the final MLB team to be officially eliminated from playoff contention.

Many teams were going away from the traditional uniform and the Astros were no exception. On December 27, the Astros came to terms on a deal with All-star, Gold Glove winner On January 11, the Astros started off 2008 by signing The Astros started off their Spring training campaign with a loss to The Astros also announced their starting pitching rotation. The Astros reportedly offered a one-year $12 million contract but would not offer a player option for another year. Houston finished 3.5 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Wild Card race and was not eliminated from playoff contention until the season's 159th game. The uniform is navy and orange, going back to the original 1960s team colors, as well as debuting a new version of the classic navy hat with a white "H" over an orange star.On November 6, 2012, the Astros hired former Cleveland Indians director of baseball operations The Houston Astros played their first game as an American League team on March 31, 2013, where they were victorious over their in-state division competitor, the On September 29, the Astros completed their first year in the American League, losing 5–1 in a 14-inning game to the New York Yankees. MLB app.

Houston's 42-24 second-half record led National League teams and was the second best in the Majors (Angels, 43-24).

At 208-153, the Astros own baseball's fourth-best second-half record since 2004.

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