Houston Astros | This Day In Baseball Astros receive pitcher Fred Gladding to complete the trade with Detroit for Eddie Mathews November 22, 1967November 22, 2020 Houston Astros, This Day In Baseball On November 22 , 1967 – Astros receive pitcher Fred Gladding to complete the trade with Detroit for Eddie Mathews. The reliever compiles a 22-23 record with 76 saves over the next six years in Houston.