Luhnow keeping options wide open when it comes to Astros’ managerial search
OAKLAND — Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow had no update on his managerial search on Friday, saying that he is still of the mindset that nothing is ruled in or out. That included the possibility that...
View ArticleLearning on the fly, Astros manager Tom Lawless getting rave reviews
ANAHEIM — Tom Lawless takes a stroll during batting practice. He’ll throw to hitters and then weave his way around, talking with different people, his players and coaches. That’s how a new manager gets...
View ArticleStruggling Astros rookie Jon Singleton getting another breather
Noticing that Jon Singleton has struggled with his confidence lately, Astros interim manager Tom Lawless sat the rookie first baseman for the second consecutive game Monday for the start of a...
View ArticleChris Carter gets time in the field; Jon Singleton gets chance to clear head
Slugger Chris Carter, who has been the Astros’ regular designated hitter, welcomed the chance to start at first base Friday. It was only his ninth start of the season at first. “We just want to finish...
View ArticleLawless pulls Altuve after 3-for-3 effort with AL batting title in mind
Already trailing by five heading into the seventh inning, Astros interim manager Tom Lawless approached Jose Altuve in the dugout to see if the All-Star second baseman would mind sitting out the rest...
View ArticleAstros report: Fields, Downs hurting as season winds down
Relievers Darin Downs and Josh Fields are both dealing with injuries in their right oblique areas. For Downs, it’s a re-aggravation that could mean he won’t pitch again this season. The Astros have had...
View ArticleCollin McHugh comes up short of threshold for ERA rankings
ARLINGTON — Collin McHugh won’t have a shot to finish in the top-10 in ERA in the majors. Not officially, at least. McHugh is not to make another start in 2014, the righthander and manager Tom Lawless...
View ArticleTom Lawless to interview for managerial gig on Saturday
NEW YORK — Astros interim manager Tom Lawless is set to interview for his job on a full-time basis at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Citi Field, where the team is facing the Mets to close out the season. “I...
View ArticleListach, DeFrancesco, Lawless interview Saturday for Astros’ manager
NEW YORK — The chatter around the Astros’ managerial search is growing quickly and a resolution could come this week. General manager Jeff Luhnow and assistant general manager David Stearns interviewed...
View ArticleTom Lawless on baseball, Whitey Herzog and golf
NEW YORK — From his first day on the job to his last, interim manager Tom Lawless talked golf. He was rightly playful, someone who knew better than to worry too much. With thin-framed glasses that...
View ArticleAstros let go several minor league coaches, including Tom Lawless
Astros let go several minor league coaches and instructors, including Tom Lawless who was the team's interim manager in 2014.
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