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The 1989 Houston Astros season was the 38th season for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 25th as the Astros, 21st in the National League West, and 25th at The Astrodome. It 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.
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.
Regular season
= Standings
== Record vs. opponents
== 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.
= Roster
=Player stats
= Batting
=Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
= Pitching
=Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Farm system
References
External links
1989 Houston Astros season at Baseball Reference