The Astros announced Friday that the club has signed right-handed pitcher Jose Valdez, a minor league free agent, and added him to the club’s 40-man roster. Houston also announced that the team has purchased the contracts of right-handed pitchers Evan Englebrook, Matt Nevarez and Henry Villar, also adding the players to the club’s 40-man roster.  » Full Story

Former Astros farmhand Wes Clements has been selected as Corpus Christi’s manager for 2010. That announcement was made today by Ricky Bennett, Houston’s assistant general manager.  » Full Story

UCLA, Mississippi State and Oklahoma join Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the Whataburger College Classic’s fifth edition March 12-14 at Whataburger Field.  » Full Story

Get ahead of the game and reserve your 2010 season tickets today! An exclusive 2010 full season-ticket holder jersey and cap, and a pre-season player meet-and-greet are just a few of the benefits in store for fans who purchase full-season tickets.  » Full Story

The Hooks’ 2009 Christmas ornaments are in! Anyone who donates a toy to the Wishes & Dreams Toy Drive can stop by Hook, Line & Sinker and pick up their piece of holiday cheer. Ornaments are free to Hooks season-ticket holders.  » Full Story