Astros promote INF Johnson and Manzella and RHP Sadler from Triple-A

September 30th, 2009 Bucs bench QB Leftwich, promote Josh JohnsonTAMPA, Fla. — The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have benched starting quarterback Byron Leftwich and replaced him with second-year pro Josh Johnson.

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September 7th, 2009 Astros get 4-game sweep of NL East-leading PhilsHOUSTON — Hunter Pence homered and drove in three runs as the Houston Astros completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-3 win Monday over the NL East leaders. Pence hit a two-run homer and an RBI double for the Astros, who've won eight of their last nine home games.

August 14th, 2009 Blue Jays promote Janssen from Triple-AST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

August 12th, 2009 Blue Jays promote Ruiz from Triple-A Las VegasNEW YORK — The Toronto Blue Jays have promoted infielder Randy Ruiz from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill Alex Rios' roster spot. The Blue Jays selected Ruiz's contract and put him in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the New York Yankees.

August 8th, 2009 M's demote Vargas, promote FisterSEATTLE — The Mariners optioned left-hander Jason Vargas to Triple-A Tacoma, one day after he allowed five runs in the first inning of a loss at Kansas City. Seattle also announced Friday it had selected right-hander Doug Fister from Tacoma.

August 4th, 2009 Astros recall Paulino, option Gervacio to minorsHOUSTON — The Houston Astros have recalled right-handed pitcher Felipe Paulino from the minor leagues so he can start Tuesday night's game against the San Francisco Giants. Paulino will start in place of Astros ace Roy Oswalt, who is still feeling pain from an irritated disk in his back.

July 29th, 2009 Astros 11, Cubs 6E_Dempster (3). DP_Chicago 1.

July 13th, 2009 Astros 5, Nationals 0E_Alb.Gonzalez (7). DP_Washington 1, Houston 1.

July 12th, 2009 Nationals hit 3 straight homers against AstrosHOUSTON — Nick Johnson, Josh Willingham and Adam Dunn of the Washington Nationals have homered in consecutive at-bats in the sixth inning off Houston's Felipe Paulino. The back-to-back-to-back shots Saturday night were the first by the Nationals since the franchise relocated from Montreal in 2005.

July 12th, 2009 Nationals 13, Astros 2DP_Washington 1, Houston 2. LOB_Washington 9, Houston 7.

July 11th, 2009 Astros 6, Nationals 5Two outs when winning run scored. E_W.Harris (2).

July 11th, 2009 Astros option INF Kata to minorsHOUSTON — The Houston Astros have optioned infielder Matt Kata to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for catcher Chris Coste, who was acquired off waivers from Philadelphia. Coste, 36, who was claimed on Friday, is due to join the Astros on Saturday.

July 6th, 2009 Oswalt, home runs pace Astros 7-1 victorySAN FRANCISCO — Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Jason Michaels each hit solo home runs for the Astros, who had been shut out in their previous two games against the Giants.

July 6th, 2009 Astros 7, Giants 1E_Tejada (10), Ra.Johnson (1). DP_Houston 1, San Francisco 1.