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Season Ticket HoldersAstros owner Jim Crane announced several new fan-friendly initiatives including a 5% rebate for season ticket holders who renewed their season tickets on or before January 31, 2012.
Crane also announced a new food and beverage policy which will allow fans to bring outside food and drink into the ballpark. Food can be transported into the stadium in a clear, one gallon bag. Water bottles must be sealed and no larger than one liter. Plus, the club is expanding the availability of the popular $5 beer special to 35 different locations at Minute Maid Park.
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The Houston Astros 2012 CAREavan will hit the road on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 with three full days of visits throughout central and south Texas, a trip to Oklahoma City, Okla. and five days in the Houston area. In addition to numerous private community stops, each day will include free public autograph sessions at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores. Astros players, alumni, coaches and front office staff are participating in the 2012 Astros.
The Astros in Action Foundation and Minute Maid would like to invite you to attend the 27th Annual Houston Baseball Dinner on Friday, February 10, 2012. The 2012 Baseball Dinner will celebrate 50 years of Major League Baseball in Houston with past MVP's attending the event such as Bob Aspromonte, Jimmy Wynn, Larry Dierker, Bob Watson, J.R. Richard, Jose Cruz, Enos Cabell and many more! The night will also honor former Astros including Lance Berkman and Hunter Pence and current Astros Jason Bourgeois, J.D. Martinez and Wandy Rodriguez.
All proceeds from the annual event will go to the Grand Slam for Youth Baseball scholarship program.
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Astros Fanfest, Saturday, February 11The Houston Astros and Astros in Action Foundation will host the team's annual FanFest on Saturday, February 11, 2012! The one-day event will take place throughout Minute Maid Park and will feature autograph sessions with current and former Astros players. Other Fanfest activities include silent auctions, the popular garage sale of Astros promotional items, mystery grab bags, kids' activities, Astros memorabilia, and much more! |
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Enjoy a FREE group outing with your co-workers, friends, or organization. All season ticket holders can book a group up to 20 tickets in the View Deck I or View Deck II section to any Monday through Thursday game in April, May or June. For more information on your FREE group outing, call 713-259-8300 speak to an Astros season ticket representative or download the form now! *excludes Opening Day, Friday, April 6, 2012
The University of Houston, Rice University, University of Texas, Texas Tech University, University of Arkansas and the University of Tennessee head to Minute Maid Park Friday, March 3 - Sunday, March 5 for the 12th annual Astros College Classic. Tickets are available online or at Minute Maid Park Box Office M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To receive your season ticket holder discount, click the link below and use the password SEASON.
Soak up the warm Florida sun and join the Astros at the team's spring training complex in Kissimmee, Florida. With Spring Break around the corner, don't wait to book your Houston Astros spring training getaway. Astros Spring Training travel packages are available throughout the month of March.
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Don't forget to present your MVP card at the Team Store to save 15% on regular priced merchandise*. The Astros Team Store is located at 501 Crawford inside of Union Station. For more information, call the Astros Team Store at 713.259.8077.
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Looking to make a transition from the minor leagues to the major league level, Jake Winowich joined the Astros Ticket Sales and Service Department as a Season Ticket Representative.
Jake has prior sales experience with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, the Triple A affiliate for the New York Yankees. While with the team, he served as a Customer Account Manager and most recently a Group Sales Coordinator.
Jake graduated from Penn State where he majored in Public Relations and minored in Business. His parents Greg and Terri and younger brother Chad reside in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. He is an avid runner who loves to travel.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in sports?
I have been around sports my whole life and I really enjoy it. I enjoy the excitement of working in a competitive, fast-paced environment.
What are you looking forward to most while working for the Astros?
I look forward to the organization turning things around and getting back to competing at a high level year after year!
The Houston Astros will host the 2012 Major League Baseball Urban Invitational for the first time in organization history. The collegiate tournament will be held at the Urban Youth Academy at Sylvester Turner Park on February 17 and 19, and the games on Saturday, February 18, will be played at Minute Maid Park. This is the first time that the tournament will be played at a Major League Baseball stadium.
Five historically black colleges and universities, including Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University, Alabama State University, Grambling State University and Southern University along with the University of California-Irvine will be competing in this year's tournament.
The Urban Youth Academy not only serves as a baseball academy but the program is designed to help urban youth prepare for the future as they learn values, team work and integrity.
The Astros and MLB will also host a college fair with more than 20 colleges and universities participating. Fans attending the games on Saturday, February 18, will see some of Houston's best musical talent with a Battle of the Bands competition featuring local high schools and colleges.
Tickets to the games and events at Minute Maid Park, along with parking, will be available to the general public for $5. Games at Sylvester Turner Park will be available on game day for a suggested $5 donation. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy. Check back soon for more details.
Help the Houston Astros support The Methodist Hospital System in the fight against stroke! Register for Stride4Stroke, Houston's only 5K dedicated to promoting stroke education and awareness.
Friday, February 10: 27th Annual Houston Baseball Dinner
Saturday, February 11: Astros Fanfest Season Ticket Holder Meet and Greet
Saturday, February 18: MLB Urban Invitational and Battle of the Bands
Monday, February 20: Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training
Sunday, February 26: Position Players Report to Spring Training
Which former Astros pitcher set a modern day Major League record by striking out the first eight batters?
The winner will throw out the first pitch for the Texas Tech vs. Rice game on Saturday, March 3! Game time 7:00 p.m. Submit your answer to Kristen Lundgren at klundgren@astros.com and place "February MVP Trivia" in the subject box. All answers must be received by Wednesday, February 22, 2012.
Q: Prior to Jeff Bagwell, who was the last Astro to appear in the All-Star Game at first base?
A: Glenn Davis. Davis appeared in the 1989 All-Star Game.
Congratulations to John N. He won a 2012 Astros Promo Pack.
Chat with the Astros chat session on Saturday from FanFest with Astros Manager Brad Mills and pitcher Bud Norris (together) from CST/2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m on Saturday February 11th, 2012. Chat with both of them about the the 2012 season, Spring Training and more.
Chat with the Astros players & personnel LIVE!
To participate in a chat you must be a registered user of astros.com. Registration is free, so register now!
Stay up to date on your offseason Astros news and interviews with Astroline, a live call-in show on 740 AM KTRH and on astros.com every Wednesday or Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Astroline broadcasts live from Buffalo Wild Wings at 510 Gray Street and is open to the public.
Guests are determined on a week by week basis.
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Gift cards can be used at Minute Maid Park anywhere credit cards are accepted to purchase tickets*, concessions and merchandise! Gift cards can be purchased in denominations of $25, $50 and $100.
* Gift cards cannot be used for online purchases. Terms and Conditions apply.
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The Astros are proud to be a leader in the efforts to help preserve the environment. In 2008, we launched the Play Green® campaign and we continue to lead the way in Earth-friendly initiatives in the greening of sports movement.
Preserve the Environment by Eliminating Junk Mail
On average, American households receive approximately 69 pounds of unwanted mail each year. By putting an end to the junk mail you receive, you will be saving more than trees: you'll be saving water, fuel, energy and other resources used in producing and mailing unwanted junk.
Through the Direct Marketing Association, you can choose their opt-out service, and you will be removed from over 3,600 company mailing lists. It can be done online for free or through the mail for $1.
According to the Consumer Research Institute, we spend eight months of our life opening junk mail; that's more than an hour a week for 70 years!
The Minute Maid Park Box Office is now open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F for College Classic tickets only. Individual tickets for the 2012 season will go on sale later this month.
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