Former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta says he's been contacted by the Houston Astros about their managerial opening. "To interview with the Astros is very exciting," Acta told Houston television station KRIV on Friday. Acta did not say when he would be meeting with club officials. He was ...

The Houston Astros couldn't wait until the end of the season to fire manager Cecil Cooper. The Astros made the move on Monday and promoted third-base coach Dave Clark to interim manager. Clark made his major-league managing debut in Houston's 7-3 loss to St ...

Cecil Cooper, who has held the manager position since 2007, was fired by the Houston Astros on Monday. Third-base coach Dave Clark will take over on an interim basis from the 59-year-old Cooper. Cooper led the Astros to an 86-75 record in 2008 while contending for a Major League Baseball playoff spot. Houston has gone just 70-79 this season, and ...