Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe hears that the Astros have fielded interest from a few teams regarding the availability of Brett Myers.

Myers is due $11 million next season while his contract includes a $10 million club option for 2013 or a $3 million buyout. Cafardo hears that the Astros would likely have to pick up some of his salary in a potential deal. The 31-year-old right-hander posted a 4.46 ERA and 160/57 K/BB ratio over 216 innings this past season.

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that not only are the Astros shopping Wandy Rodriguez, but they've put Brett Myers and Carlos Lee on the trade block, as well.

It's pretty apparent that new owner Jim Crane wants to clean house. Even with teams desperate for starting pitching, the Astros aren't likely to get much prospect help in exchange for Rodriguez (due $36 million over the next three years if his 2014 option is picked up) or Myers (due $21 million through 2013), but they'd be happy just shedding the payroll. With an $18.5 million contract for 2012, Lee won't be dealt unless the 'Stros pick up a significant chunk of his salary.

Brett Myers allowed seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits in five innings Wednesday, falling to 7-14 in Houston's 8-0 loss to the Cardinals.

Myers had some plays not made behind in the field this evening, but certainly didn't look like the pitcher that went 4-0 with a 1.23 ERA in his first four September starts. For the year, he'll finish with a 4.46 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 160/57 K/BB ratio compiled over 216 innings. Hardly on par with his rock solid 2010, though he was much better after the All-Star break, going 4-5 with a 3.94 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 76/20 K/BB ratio in 96 innings. He'll be overpaid at $11 million in 2012, but should still be a plenty serviceable arm.

Brett Myers held the Rockies to just one run on four hits in six innings Friday, improving to 7-13 in Houston's 11-2 win at home.

Myers struck out six and walked one in his fourth consecutive quality start. He is now 4-0 with a 1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 21/3 K/BB ratio in 29 1/3 innings of work this month. The owner of a 4.31 ERA and 1.29 WHIP on the season, he'll get the Cardinals in Houston's season finale on Wednesday.

Brett Myers was terrific again Sunday, holding the Cubs to two runs - one earned -- on seven hits and a walk over 7 2/3 innings in a 3-2 win.

Myers lucked out when umpires overruled a potential Carlos Pena homer in the eighth, giving him a double instead. Mark Melancon then came on to put out the fire. That's now five straight starts in which Myers has given up just one earned run, as he's managed to lower his ERA from 4.95 down to 4.39. He'll face the Rockies next weekend.

Brett Myers held the Phillies to one run on six hits in eight innings on Monday, improving to 5-13 in Houston's 5-1 victory at home.

He struck out four and walked one. Facing his former team, Myers out-dueled another pitcher facing his former club, Roy Oswalt. Myers has now completed at least seven innings of work in three consecutive starts. He'll bring a 4.52 ERA and 1.31 WHIP into his Sunday outing in Wrigley Field.

Brett Myers will not start this week in order to be with his wife, who is expected to give birth on Thursday or Friday.

Myers is scheduled to pitch an inning out of the bullpen Tuesday night before leaving the team. Lucas Harrell will take his place in the starting rotation Friday night against the Brewers while Myers will return to start next Tuesday against the Pirates.

Brett Myers allowed seven runs on nine hits in five innings of work on Monday, taking the loss in Houston's setback against the Rockies.

He struck out three and walked two. Myers had a solid run going prior to his last start, posting quality starts in nine of his past 11 outings, but he's now allowed 11 runs the last two times he's toed the rubber. Myers falls to 3-13 with a 4.95 ERA.

Brett Myers allowed four runs on six hits in seven innings of work on Tuesday, taking a no-decision in Houston's 6-5 win against the Cubs.

He struck out five and walked two. Coming into the outing, Myers had posted quality starts in nine of his past 11 outings. Now the owner of a 4.72 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, he'll take on the Rockies in Colorado next week.

Brett Myers allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits in six innings of work on Sunday afternoon, taking a no-decision in Houston's 5-4 loss in Milwaukee.

He struck out six and walked none. The quality start was Myers' eight in his past nine outings. Now the owner of a 4.65 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 109/42 K/BB ratio in 147 innings of work, he'll get the Brewers again next weekend, this time at home.

Brett Myers was seen limping around the clubhouse Wednesday, but he said his strained right hamstring is fine.

Myers pitched a solid eight innings Tuesday and didn't appear to be favoring the hamstring at all. He should be fine for his next start, but it's worth keeping an eye on.

Brett Myers allowed three runs on five hits and three walks in six innings of work on Friday, falling to 3-10 in Houston's loss to the Pirates.

Myers struck out a season-high 11 in his first double-digit strikeout effort since last September 13. Through 126 innings of work, he is now the owner of a 4.86 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 95/40 K/BB ratio.

The Astros will start Brett Myers, Bud Norris, Wandy Rodriguez, Jordan Lyles and J.A. Happ in the first five games after the All-Star break.

It's telling, though not surprising given his struggles, that Happ was pushed back to the No. 5 spot. Management has said they've had no discussions about removing Happ from the rotation, but we can't imagine that his leash is terribly long even with the 'Stros lack of pitching depth.

Brett Myers allowed six earned runs in four-plus innings Saturday in a loss to the Marlins.

The Astros are now 31 games under .500 for the first time in 20 years. Myers walked four and yielded four hits in the shaky outing, and is now carrying a 4.88 ERA. Unless he's traded, he's not going to hold much fantasy value in the second half.

Brett Myers gave up five runs -- four earned -- and 13 hits in six innings Monday in a loss to the Pirates.

Myers had turned in three straight quality starts, the last two coming against the Rangers, but he stumbled today. Everything he threw was in the strike zone, and most of it got hit. He finished the day with one strikeout and no walks. The 13 hits allowed were a new career high for him. He gave up 12 in a start April 7, 2010 versus the Giants.

Brett Myers fell to 3-7 on Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk in seven innings of Houston's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

He struck out four while allowing a pair of solo home runs to Ian Kinsler. After getting off to a rough start this season, Myers will finish June with a 3.73 ERA and 29/8 K/BB ratio in 41 innings of work. He's an excellent flier to take if he's on your league's waiver wire.

Brett Myers allowed two runs on six hits and two walks in six innings of work on Wednesday evening, taking a no-decision in Houston's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Coming off a complete-game effort against the Dodgers, he struck out six. Just when it looked like Myers was set to be a no-go in mixed leagues this season, he's reeled off two straight solid outings. If a frustrated owner cut him loose, he's a solid flier to take.

Brett Myers pitched his first complete game of the year Friday in the Astros' 7-3 win over the Dodgers.

Myers pitched a four-hitter, and one of the three runs he allowed was unearned. Now only was it his first complete game, but it was the first time all year that he's pitched into the eighth inning. He won for just the third time and lowered his ERA to 4.75.

The Astros have fired pitching coach Brad Arnsberg.

The reason given to the media was "philosophical differences." Arnsberg was hired before the start of the 2010 season and did a fairly decent job in his time with the Astros given the lack of overall talent. Houston is sinking fast and needed a scapegoat for their league-worst record. Doug Brocail was named interim pitching coach. This will be his first coaching gig.

Brett Myers allowed five runs over six innings in a loss the Cardinals Tuesday.

Myers is 1-5 with four no-decisions since April 13 and both of his victories this season have come against the Cubs. He gave up six hits and a walk Tuesday, striking out four. He'll take a 5.02 ERA and 1.45 WHIP into Sunday's matchup against the Braves.