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1989 Houston Astros season

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Record
  
86–76 (.531)

Owner(s)
  
John McMullen

Manager(s)
  
Art Howe

Divisional place
  
3rd

General manager(s)
  
Bill Wood

Local television
  
KTXH HSE

The Houston Astros' 1989 season in American baseball involved the Houston Astros attempting to win the National League West. The season was best remembered for the Astros winning 16 of 17 games in late May through mid June.

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Offseason

  • December 4, 1988: The Astros traded a player to be named later to the Minnesota Twins for Mark Portugal. The Astros completed the deal by sending Todd McClure (minors) to the Twins on December 7.
  • December 21, 1988: Bob Forsch was signed as a free agent by the Astros.
  • January 10, 1989: John Fishel, Mike Hook (minors), and Pedro DeLeon (minors) were traded by the Astros to the New York Yankees for Rick Rhoden.
  • January 30, 1989: Dan Schatzeder was signed as a free agent by the Astros.
  • February 16, 1989: Roger Mason was signed as a Free Agent with the Houston Astros.
  • March 31, 1989: Dave Johnson and Victor Hithe (minors) were traded by the Astros to the Baltimore Orioles for Carl Nichols.

    • Notable transactions

  • April 5, 1989: Greg Gross was signed as a Free Agent with the Houston Astros.
  • April 6, 1989: Troy Afenir was traded by the Astros to the Oakland Athletics for Matt Sinatro.
  • June 5, 1989: Jeff Juden was drafted by the Astros in the 1st round (12th pick) of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft. Player signed June 30, 1989.

    • Starters by position

    Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

    References

    1989 Houston Astros season Wikipedia
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