Jim Crane led an investment group that paid $615 million in 2011 for MLBs Houston Astros and a minority stake in a regional sports network. 1 Why does Minute Maid Park have a train? | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Return Policy. Record: 33-54. Record: 4-4.
May 9: Marlins 5, Astros 3 (12 innings)
 The Marlins' bullpen surrendered a one-run lead in the ninth inning to send the game into extra innings, but the Astros' bullpen ran into trouble in the 12th as Jason Castro (15) and Co. lost for the third time in four games.
June 18: Astros 9, Royals 7
 J.A. The train that Astros fans know and love is just a quarter bigger than a real locomotive.
Aug. At first its cargo was logs but once Minute . Record: 4-7. Record: 26-34.
July 16: Astros 2, Padres 0
 Record: 34-57. Run by conductor Bobby Vasquez who goes by the name Bobby Dynamite, it has the best view in the ballpark as he runs the replica of a 1860s locomotive as shared in the video below. He is also the top-ranked CEO golf player in the nation, and owns The Floridian National Golf Club. For much of its early history, Minute Maid Park played as a hitter's haven. It takes around 15 minutes to open or close the roof's three main panels, and to do so it makes use of 140 wheels and 60 motors. A few years in, though, it played as more of a neutral environment, and over the past three years it has suppressed run-scoring by a hefty nine percent. Every time the Astros get a home run, Vasquez moves the train down the track to the roar of the crowd. Installed back in 2000, it became a national hit during the.
July 29: Astros 9, Pirates 5
 Astros second baseman Jose Altuve points toward the dugout at the end of the fourth inning. When constructed in 2000, Minute Maid Park was named The Ballpark at Union Station. With the loss, the Astros ended the roadtrip with a 0-7 record. Mostly that's because it truly retracts -- when it's fully open, the entire playing surface is exposed, making for the largest open area of any retractable roof currently in use. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Martinez went 3-for-4 with a run and three RBIs to help the Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Cubs at Minute Maid Park. Vazquez told Chron.com in 2013 that he drives the 60,000-pound train at a slow and safe 2.5 mph. ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM:The man behind the Astros radio broadcasts, and bumper music. Jed Lowrie leaps high for a throw from catcher Jason Castro as the Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus steals second base in the first inning at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. It does not store any personal data. -Eric Siegel Minute Maid Park.
July 23: Reds 8, Astros 3
 Wandy Rodriguez picked up his ninth loss of the season, going six innings and allowing three earned runs. Record: 28-40. Incidentally, the idea of building a ballpark in proximity to Union Station was widely reported to be the idea of Kenneth Lay, the disgraced Enron CEO and chairman who passed away in 2006. Record: 16-21.
July 27: Pirates 6, Astros 5
 Former Astros pitcher Mike Scott throws out the ceremonial first pitch on Flashback Friday. The Astros got their 46th win of the season, and got Lucas Harrell off the hook thanks to a late rally past the Phillies. It's still attached to the team, players, and history. The Colt .45s defeated the Chicago Cubs, 11-2, at Colt Stadium on that day, but the 2012 version of the franchise saw its three-game winning streak halted by the Atlanta Braves.
Aug. Ever since 2001, the year he started the gig, any time an Astro hits a home run, Dynamiteknown to some as Bobby Vasquezhops in the replica General 4-4-0 steam locomotive, loaded with plastic oranges in a nod to the stadiums namesake, and helps take it down the track, activating those whistles, and causing a general , As far as the train itself, it may look and sound like a real train, but its not powered by coal or steam. Record: 6-12.
April 15: Marlins 5, Astros 4 (11 innings)
 Marlins second baseman Omar Infante throws to first as Astros catcher Jason Castro slides into second. Riding the train at Minute Maid Park (1:13) Before Game 2 of the ALCS, ESPN's Scott Lauber received an inside look at Houston's train, which sits beyond and above the left field bleachers.
April 17: Nationals 1, Astros 0
Wandy Rodriguez was a hard-luck loser again, holding Washington to only one run over seven innings. Oranges have filled the coal tender of the train engine since 2002 when Minute Maid assumed the naming rights for the downtown ballpark. The train carries oranges as cargo, of course. Boston and Houston play Game 3 at 5:09 p.m., today. Copyright All rights reserved.
May 15: Phillies 4, Astros 3 (10 innings)
 Astros closer Brett Myers walks off the field after Philadelphia's Hunter Pence hit a solo home run to win the game in the bottom of the 10th inning. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Record: 36-76. Photos Baseball Seating Chart Sections Comments Tags.
Sept. 16: Astros 7, Phillies 6
We'll make it Craig Biggio's 3,000th hit on June 28, 2007 A little bathos when he got pegged going for second, but it counts!
June 2: Reds 12, Astros 9
Astros catcher Jason Castro, left, walks to the pitcher's mound to speak with starter Wandy Rodriguez after one of two Reds home runs in the second inning. 22: Cardinals 4, Astros 2
Viva such a thing, we say. 20: Cardinals 5, Astros 4
Record: 22-28. Even in light of Houston's "let the good times roll" zoning laws, it's a curiosity to see a single-family home that's, by my count, 78 steps from the exterior of a big-league ballpark. Presented without judgment or commentary, the price of wholesome, nutritious beer prior the ALCS Should you get yourself upsold to the souvenir beer?
Sept. After 147 years, this Houston-area ranch is available to buy, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul touring new mezcal around Houston, Houston facing storms, return to typical winter weather this week, Watch: Houston drivers destroy their cars on popular bar's ramp, What C.J. Record: 34-66. Our The Astros said goodbye to the National League with a walkoff loss at Wrigley. Record: 33-56. According to espn.com, the train runs90 feet above the ground beyond the left-field wall at Minute Maid Park. Vasquezs attire includes overalls and an orangeHouston AstrosT-shirt. He runs the train as the Astros take to the field at the beginning of the first inning and for each home run. 12: Brewers 5, Astros 3
Astros first baseman Steve Pearce tries to tag Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez on a pickoff attempt.
May 4: Astros 5, Cardinals 4
Astros starter Lucas Harrell improved to 2-2 after holding the Cardinals to four runs (three earned) in 5 1/3 innings. Record: 5-10. 3 How much did Jim Crane pay for the Astros? Wandy Rodriguez struggled in the loss. Record: 13-15. 4: Pirates 6, Astros2 Texas Hill Country. But of course. Record: 36-72.
June 1: Reds 4, Astros 1
Astros pitcher Wesley Wright walks off the field in the ninth inning after giving up a solo home run to Reds right fielder Jay Bruce in the ninth inning. 17: Diamondbacks 3, Astros 1 Diamondbacks catcher Wil Nieves tags out Steve Pearce to end the game. Minute Maid Park. What is in the train at Minute Maid Park? 12: Cubs 5, Astros 1 The value of the team has quadrupled since Cranes acquisition. Record: 9-14. This is a carousel. 30: Giants 8, Astros 4 Giants outfielders Gregor Blanco, Angel Pagan and Hunter Pence celebrate their victory.
July 18: Padres 8, Astros 4
 Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league history and first for the Giants, striking out a career-high 14 and getting help from two spectacular catches to pull off the feat. For instance From conception to the current day, Houston's Union Station, which first opened back in 1911, has been an integral part of Minute Maid Park.
May 25: Astros 3, Dodgers 1
J.D. The 15-foot-high and 56-foot-long replica of an 1862 steam locomotive was manufactured in Porter, Minnesota.
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April 27: Astros 6, Reds 4
 Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez improved to 2-2 after holding the Reds to two runs in six innings. Jordan Lyles put together. Two things are happening now in Minute Maid Park as Atlanta increases its lead to 6-0: Astros fans are becoming more resigned to what's happening and, consequently, more quiet. The train is "driven" by Babby Vasquez, who goes by Bobby Dynamite.
May 7: Marlins 4, Astros 0
Carlos Zambrano and the Marlins handed the Astros their second straight loss.
April 21: Dodgers 5, Astros 1
 Starting pitcher Kyle Weiland kicks dirt on the mound after giving up a two-run homer to Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp. He previously did time as the General Admission mascot during the Astrodome days.
June 30: Cubs 3, Astros 2
The Cubs were outhit 10-7, but rallied from a two-run deficit to hand the Astros their third consecutive loss.
July 7: Astros 6, Brewers 3
 Jed Lowrie races home to score from third on a Jason Castro sacrifice fly. Union Station last served as a rail depot in 1974 and in 1977 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. With the blowout loss, the Astros ended the 10-game road trip with a 1-9 record. Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros) With the deepest center field of any park in baseballone that features a flagpole and hill that are in playyoud think that Minute Maid Park in Houston would be more of a pitchers park than a hitters park.
June 28: Padres 7, Astros 3
Astros manager Brad Mills takes the ball from Brett Myers as leaves the game in the ninth inning. It might be - although Cleveland also has a huge one.
Sept. The sounds you hear coming from the. Construction workers lift a replica of a 19th century locomotive onto tracks that run alongside the moveable roof at the Houston Astro's new downtown baseball stadium called Enron Field in Houston, Saturday March 18, 2000.
June 25: Padres 8, Astros 7 (10 innings)
 Astros right fielder Brian Bogusevic gives chase to a double off the bat of San Diego's Carlos Quentin that scored the game-winning run during the 10th inning. Just as hot dogs, popcorn, and nachos are a given at any game, so too is the welcoming Choo, Choo of the whistleblowing of the train as it moves onward cheering the Astros on another winning score. Converting old mountain bike to fixed gear, How to replace a bottle dynamo with batteries, Road bike drag decrease with bulky backback, Santa Cruz Chameleon tire and wheel choice. RELATED: What Astros fans should know about the Washington Nationals before the World Series.
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July 21: Diamondbacks 12, Astros 3
Vasquez worked his 1000th game on Tuesday. As you see above, Minute Maid Park measures a paltry 315 down the left field line. This is a silhouette of the train and arches with the roof open and the sunset behind in June 2000. Record: 5-9.
Aug. The headless statue gives the sagging house an ominous feel. Union Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stateshoustonsports.org. Stroud declaring for NFL draft means for Houston Texans, Activists want man who killed Houston taqueria robber to be charged, Sean Payton discusses what he likes about Texans head coach opening, The man behind the Astros radio broadcasts, and bumper music. The roof, which cost $65 million, retracts completely off the ballpark when open, which is supposedly 60 percent of the time. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. HOUSTON The roof at Minute Maid Park was open for Game 2 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves. Vasquez, who answers to the name Bobby Dynamite, is the conductor of the train that runs 90 feet above the ground beyond the left-field wall at Minute Maid Park. Jennifer Lynn Affleck (ne Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer.In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series In Living Color, where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993.For her first leading role in Selena (1997), she became the first Hispanic actress to earn . 1: Brewers 13, Astros 4
Brewers' Nyjer Morgan steals second base as the throw gets away from Astros second baseman Jose Altuve. The train will also go back and forth when the Astros hit a home run or win. What is meant by the competitive environment?
April 30: Astros 4, Mets 3
 Second baseman Matt Downs celebrates with teammates after his two-run homer during the sixth inning.
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June 15: Rangers 6, Astros 2
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June 26: Astros 5, Padres 3
 J.D. Houston Astros Purchase: Jim Crane purchased MLBs Houston Astros in late 2011 for $680 million.Jim Crane Net Worth. The 15-foot-high and 56-foot-long replica of an 1862 steam locomotive was manufactured in Porter, Minnesota. He enjoys an incredible bird's eye view of Minute Maid at every Astros home game. Record: 24-33. At this point there's only one final question pertaining to Minute Maid Park: Is there a team photo of the 1962 Houston Colt .45's outside the main press box?
April 8: Astros 3, Rockies 2
 The Astros scored twice in the eighth inning to take a one-run lead, and closer Brett Myers (pictured) slammed the door shut on the Rockies in the ninth to earn his first save of the season. It is unknown if the . Bobby Vasquez, aka Bobby Dynamite, has the enviable job of conducting the train at Minute Maid Park. Record: 24-32.
June 24: Astros 7, Indians 1
With another late burst of offense and another strong start from J.A. High above the wall in left center, you see this That's a 50,000-pound replica of an 1860 locomotive, and its yoked to a tender that carries not coal but rather delicious oranges (Minute Maid Park you see). if (theYear < 1900) 23: Cardinals 13, Astros 5
Rhiner Cruz allowed a run on four hits in the eighth inning. Get the CBS Sports App for the fastest scores, breaking news alerts and inside access to your favorite sports and teams.
July 25: Reds 5, Astros 3
 Astros closer Francisco Cordero wipes his head after blowing his second straight save. Every time the Astros score a run, Bobby "Dynamite" Vasquez, the force behind Minute Maid Park's home-run train, sound its bells and whistles. Its like driving a Model-T or a Model-A, he said.
June 19: Royals 2, Astros 0
 Wandy Rodriguez shows signs of frustration during a tough-luck loss to the Royals 2-0. 13: Astros 6, Phillies 4
Happ worked six strong innings before his removal in the seventh inning in the Astros win against the Padres.
Aug. It's an ode to what once sat at the ballpark's location: Union Station. Jed Lowrie's three-run home run in the first inning propelled the Astros to their 49th victory of the season. Much to our national diminishment, Tal's Hill went away after the 2016 season. Noted! Nick de la Torre / 2012 Houston Chronicle.
Aug. Record: 40-92. Happ held the Royals to two runs on four hits in six innings to improve to 5-7 on the season and help the Astros break a three-game losing streak. Never miss a moment! 25: Cardinals 4, Astros 0
Record: 40-89. A brief history of the train at Minute Maid Park.
Aug. Record: 22-26. The iconic Train at Minute Maid Park is a staple among Houston Astros games as it runs each time a home run is hit. Record: 31-43.
June 29: Cubs 4, Astros 0
Bud Norris wipes his face after the Cubs' Luis Valbuena hit a solo home run during the second inning. He allowed three unearned runs in 6 1/3 innings, as the Astros' defense committed four errors. Record: 50-104. theYear=now.getYear() On July 8, Vazquez will turn 40 years old aboard the train that has afforded him one of the best seats in the house every season for 81 home games. Of course, it runs, smokes, hisses and whistles. It runs on an electrical system that we have up here and goes back and forth when the Astros hit a home run and when we win.. Right fielder Justin Maxwell, front, dives but misses a ball hit for a single by the Cardinals Matt Holliday as second baseman Jose Altuve watches during the first inning. Record: 38-79. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | The train moves for three reasons: When the Astros take the field in the first inning, when an Astros player hits a home run and when the Astros win a game. Record: 39-82. There is a train track that is visible both from the interior and exterior of the ballpark.
April 29: Reds 6, Astros 5
 Astros right fielder Brian Bogusevic comes up short on his attempt to rob Reds right fielder Jay Bruce of a home run. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Bobby Vasquez may have the best office in the city of Houston. This year the Topps baseball card company honored the Astros train and Vasquez with its own card. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. How far are the train tracks at Minute Maid Park? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". kevinmcalpin.
Aug. Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves. Record: 50-105. Bobby Dynamite conducts the Astros Train at Minute Maid Park during home games on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Houston. The Houston Astros' Spring Training home in West Palm Beach, Florida, is known as the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Record: 34-65. SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 09: Right fielder Jimmy Paredes #38 of the Houston Astros leaps for a two-run homer off the bat of Abraham Almonte of the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning at Safeco Field on September 9, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. Record: 39-81. Center field, at 436', was the only one in the majors bigger than Fenway.
Aug. Record: 32-50.
May 28 (Game 2): Rockies 7, Astros 6 (10 innings)
 The Rockies swept the Astros 2-0 in a doubleheader.
April 14: Astros 5, Marlins 4
 Astros closer Brett Myers (39) celebrates with first baseman Carlos Lee (45) after the Astros defeated the Marlins. Bobby Dynamite conducts the Houston Astros Train at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Houston. Martinez celebrates his grand slam off Giants pitcher Barry Zito with teammates Jose Altuve (27) and Jed Lowrie (4) during the third inning. At first its cargo was logs but once Minute Maid bought the stadium's naming rights in June 2002 that switched to oranges. The train, like several of the pennants, which will be moved and colored in the new scheme, could be a casualty of a new set of signs above the Crawford Boxes and Home Run Alley.
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June 5: Astros 9, Cardinals 8
Astros left fielder J.D. Record: 35-71. Record: 34-63. He allowed four earned runs and six hits.
Sept. Since the Astros clinched their only pennant on the road (before getting swept in the 2005 World Series), we'll turn to an individual moment. Record: 39-84.
July 3: Pirates 8, Astros 7
Astros catcher Jason Castro tied the game with a two-out, RBI double in the top of the ninth inning, but the Pirates escaped with a victory on former Astros farmhand Drew Sutton's walkoff solo shot in the bottom frame. The 12 ads,. So as you make your way down Avenida de las Americas to Minute Maid Park, you'll run into this Why is the author showing you a photo of a charming-but-dilapidated Victorian? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Record:: 29-42. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 23: Pirates 8, Astros 1
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Aug. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Snyder's solo shot provided the Astros' only run of the night. This graph depicts the value of the Houston Astros franchise of Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2021. Anyone who's been to an Astros game at Minute Maid Park is familiar with the train whistle. Record: 55-107. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Bronson Arroyo shut down the Astros offense, going seven innings while allowing just one run. The train station served as the main terminal for Houston passengers for more than 70 years. Mickey Storey was hit in the face by a line drive from Cubs center fielder Dave Sappelt (17) during the eighth inning of anothe Astros loss. 11: Astros 1, Cubs 0
Example video title will go here for this video. Anyhow, according to Houston Public Media, the city of Houston now owns the Cohn House, but, as you can see, the upkeep leaves something to be desired (to be fair, though, the grass is mowed). Michael Kenny piloted it during the team's inaugural season at its new ballpark. Inner tube series of dot marks and a puncture, what has caused it? Record: 27-36. 10: Cubs 4, Astros 1
It's not only semi-new park in violation of distance standards, so it's apparently not a hard-and-fast rule. He spent eight hours in the train during Game 5 of the World Series last year.
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July 19: Padres 1, Astros 0
 The ballparkis built onUnion Station and is a tribute to the role trains played in Houston, Texas history dating back to the 1800s according to the video. 4: Astros 3, Braves 2
Justin Maxwell of the Houston Astros is congratulated by teammates after hitting his second home run of the game.
Aug. When does the train inside Minute Maid Park move? And just as Kansas City's park has the fountains, the most identifiable, unique aspect of Enron Field is the enormous steam locomotive that runs along 800 feet of track high above the left-field wall.
Sept. Record: 13-14. Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro hit a three-run homer to extend the Astros winning streak to two games. Record: 39-83. One of the biggest hits inside Minute Maid Park, besides the dudes in the home dugout, is the train 90 feet above the field. How does weight and strength of a person effects the riding of bicycle at higher speeds. The train originally went about 7 mph on the tracks, but in the first couple years, the coal car snapped an axle, so the speed has been lowered to 2.75 mph. It is driven by Bobby Vsquez, who goes by the name Bobby Dynamite. The person was found around 8:10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13 on a westbound track, said MTA officials. Record: 33-55. It was a tribute of sorts to old Crosley Field, which also featured a hill in center. 19: Diamondbacks 8, Astros 1
 Record: 15-20 . E-Book Overview. Starter Jordan Lyles lasted just four innings and the Astros lost their fifth straight. That means Games 1 and 2 and -- if the fates bless us with maximum baseball -- Games 6 and 7 will go down at Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. Also, here's what it looks like when, at great professional hazard and possible in violation of local ordinances, you stick your smartphone through the railing and take a photo of the cavernous depths below Section 405, Row 22, Seat 1 Not even Lassie's rescuing you from that well. Fernando Abad and the Astros reached triple digits in losses. Does Minute Maid Park still have a train? When the remaining signs are sold, the project is expected to raise $18 million for fields and the rest of the initiative, which will provide underprivileged children with tickets to Astros games. 2 Does Minute Maid Park still have a train? Bobby Vasquez, 37, has been in the conductor's seat for . Also, you probably caught a glimpse of "Tal's Hill" in deep center -- a 90-foot, 30-degree inclined slope that fly-catchers had to negotiate back in the day. day! Record: 25-34. Record: 3-3. Record: 32-49. 25: Mets 3, Astros 1
 Scott Moore slides into third base safely as he advanced on a single by Tyler Greene while Mets third baseman David Wright awaits the late throw in the seventh inning. 30: Astros 7, Brewers 0
How much did Jim Crane pay for the Astros? All Rights Reserved. The real flashback was to 1995, the last time the Astros lost 11 straight. Artist Eric Kaposta works to finish painting his sculpture of oranges that will soon fill the coal tender behind the 1860s replica locomotive at Minute Maid Park Thursday, March 26, 2009, in Houston. Record: 14-17. Record: 13-16. Record: 36-77. Thats all it is. Record: 44-96.
May 5: Astros 8, Cardinals 2
Astros starter Bud Norris held the Cardinals to one run (zero earned) in six innings to improve to 2-1. Astros pitcher Jordan Lyles walks off the field afer being taken out of the game. Section The Train is tagged with: outfield. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Lets hope it moves a lot during the 2019 World Series. Yes, said rundown Victorian is mere steps from Minute Maid Park. The runs proved to be crucial, as the Padres tacked on two runs in the ninth inning to cut into the Astros' lead. Here's how to score World Series tickets. Record: 41-92. 29: Brewers 9, Astros 5
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