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Stephen Goff is a sports writer who covers the Houston Astros for Examiner.com. The former NCAA Division I student-athlete and coach has been covering the Astros since January 2009. Goff has established a local and nationwide reputation for writing reports, commentary, player profiles and conducting exclusive interviews with current and former Astros, as well as minor league players and front-office staff. He's been responsible for breaking exclusive Astros stories throughout his tenure with Examiner.com. Feel free to contact Stephen Goff via email: sgoff80@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter: @Stephen_Goff.

Astros deal OF Ruggiano to Marlins in exchange for catcher Jobduan Morales

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow announced Saturday that Houston has traded minor league outfielder Justin Ruggiano to the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league catcher Jobduan Morales.Ruggiano, 30, has spent all of 2012 at Triple-A Oklahoma City...

Lyles set to make season debut for Astros in rubber game matchup at Cincinnati

Astros right-hander Jordan Lyles was officially recalled by the organization on Sunday from Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to start the rubber game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.The former top prospect has posted a...

Astros place Weiland on 15-day DL, make other moves to club's active roster

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow announced Friday that Houston has placed right-hander Kyle Weiland on the 15-day disabled list -- retroactive to April 25 -- due to right shoulder bursitis. Also, infielder Marwin Gonzalez was placed on the Paternity...

Astros option LHP Fernando Abad to Triple-A

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow announced Monday that Houston has optioned left-hander Fernando Abad to Triple-A Oklahoma City. It clears a spot on the Astros' active roster for outfielder Justin Maxwell, who was claimed off waivers...

Top prospect Jonathan Singleton thrilled to get quick look at Minute Maid Park

HOUSTON -- Astros top prospect Jonathan Singleton finished with two hits, including a double, over the ballclub's two home exhibition matchups this week versus the White Sox at Minute Maid Park.It marked another step in the right direction...

Astros place Lowrie on 15-day DL, purchase contract of IF Bixler from Triple-A

HOUSTON -- General manager Jeff Luhnow announced on Friday that shortstop Jed Lowrie has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.The 27-year-old Lowrie suffered a sprained right thumb on March 28 in the club's Grapefruit...

Astros set 2012 Opening Day roster

HOUSTON -- General manager Jeff Luhnow announced the Astros' Opening Day roster following the ballclub's exhibition matchup Wednesday against the White Sox at Minute Maid Park.In order to finalize the 25-man roster, the Astros placed left...

Happ turns in solid outing as Astros tie Chicago White Sox in exhibition game

HOUSTON -- J.D. Martinez and Brian Bogusevic blasted home runs and J.A. Happ turned in a solid outing Wednesday as the Astros tied the White Sox 5-5 in an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park.After four scoreless...

Veteran slugger Adam Dunn takes pride in returning to hometown to play Astros

HOUSTON -- Chicago White Sox veteran slugger Adam Dunn told Examiner.com on Wednesday prior to an exhibition game against the Astros at Minute Maid Park that it feels great to be back in his hometown for a few days and...

Astros Rule 5 draftee Rhiner Cruz thrilled to get chance at big league level

HOUSTON -- Rule 5 Draft pick Rhiner Cruz told Examiner.com that it was the greatest moment of his life when the Astros told him Monday that he'll break camp on the team's Opening Day roster.General...

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