Oz Ocampo Joins Pirates As Scout

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Oz Campo Leaving Astros

Oz Ocampo, one of Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow’s key lieutenants since 2012, is departing the organization, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Chronicle on Thursday.

Houston Chronicle

Astros Signed 19-Year Old Costa Rican RHP Bryan Solano Beckford

The United States' Houston Astros have signed 19-year-old Costa Rican right-hander Bryan Solano Beckford, who will look to move up to the first team from the minor leagues.  (Translated)

Meridiano

Q&A: Jeff Luhnow On Analytics, Unusual Career Path

Unlike many general managers, Houston's Jeff Luhnow hasn't been a baseball lifer.

Houston Official Site

Astros' Jose Rosario Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Astros prospect Jose Rosario was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash in the Dominican Republic, the team confirmed today.

MiLB Official Site

Bill DeWitt Faces A Balancing Act

I hope everyone is having a pleasant and safe Fourth of July weekend. I’ll get us started with jalapeno peppers on the grill, stuffed with a three-cheese mix that includes diced shrimp. And because it’s a holiday we’ll wrap the plump jalapenos in bacon.

Bernie Bytes

Plot Thickens In Cardinals' Hacking Scandal

As the fallout from the STL-Houston hacking scandal begins to swirl more turbulently, here's a five-point reaction to the Cardinals' firing of scouting director Chris Correa ...

Bernie Bytes

Astros Turn To Charlie Gonzalez

The Astros haven’t hired a replacement for Dave Post, who was the Astros’ amateur national crosschecker until the Padres hired him to be a special assistant in September, and likely won’t make such a hire this year.

Ultimate Astros

Astros Sign International Free Agents Juan Pineda & Ozzie Sanchez

The Astros announced the signings of 16-year-old Panamanian shortstops Juan Pineda and Ozziel Sanchez. A righthanded hitter, Pineda is 5-foot-10, 145 pounds.

Baseball America

Astros Plan To Be 'Aggressive' Internationally

Astros director of international Oz Ocampo will be in Venezuela on Wednesday for the start of the international signing period. He will then head to the Dominican Republic with hopes of signing some young talent, general manager Jeff Luhnow said.

Houston Official Site

Astros Announce Addition Of Second Dominican Team

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow returned Wednesday from a three-day trip to the team's complex in the Dominican Republic. Senior vice president Marcel Braithwaite and senior vice president for finance Jonathan Germer also made the trip.

Houston Official Site

Astros Considering Increased VenezuelaPresence

The Astros were one of the pioneers of scouting in Venezuela when they became the first team to open a baseball academy there in 1989 before closing it after five years for several reasons, including an unstable political climate.

Houston Official Site

Astros Strengthen Ties With Mexico, Add Two Players

The Astros have dipped into general manager Jeff Luhnow’s hometown, acquiring two sluggers from the Mexico City Diablos Rojos. Almost a week after they agreed to terms, the team announced that first baseman Japhet Amador and outfielder Leo Heras are moving from the Mexican League to the Astros’ organization.

Houston Chronicle

Astros Sign Shortstop/Outfielder Osvaldo Duarte

The Astros have agreed to terms on contracts with four international free agents: shortstop/outfielder Osvaldo Duarte, shortstop/catcher Jonathan Matute, shortstop Joan Mauricio and center fielder Nestor Tejada.

Ultimate Astros

Baseball Dignitaries Will Represent At 2013 Draft

A star-studded cast of accomplished baseball legends will be on hand for the first day of the First-Year Player Draft on June 6, as the league welcomes its next crop of top prospects.

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