Former Nats' third base coach Bo Porter is now the new manager of the Houston Astros, but despite leaving Washington he hopes to carry over some of the success he and the team shared in 2012.
NEW YORK (AP) The 5-month-old daughter of New York Mets catcher Landon Powell has died.
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have signed left-hander Erik Bedard to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
The Astros announced the deal Monday.
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with shortstop Jed Lowrie, right-handed pitcher Bud Norris and left-handed reliever Wesley Wright, avoiding arbitration.
HOUSTON (AP) Rick Ankiel and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
