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In defense of Astros' Tejada, Lee external link

Countdown to the All Star break: Thirteen games to go, two games under .500, 4 games out of first, 4 1/2 behind the wild card leader. 16-10 in June. • •• ••• •• • There is plenty of ranting and...
Mon, Jun 29 |  from Houston Chronicle

 

11, 17, 36: Playing the Astros' numbers external link

11, 17, 36. Those are some important numbers for the Astros and they'll help to draw some lines in the sand for players and management, perhaps even for the future direction of the franchise. Predict the Astros' record at All...
Thu, Jun 25 |  from Houston Chronicle

 

Richard Justice: Rangers are better than Astros external link

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 17, 2009 1:20 PM CDT 0 comments More photos » by Dave Einsel - AP 23 days ago: Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as Houston Astros pitcher Mike Hampton, left, walks toward the ...
Wed, Jun 17 |  from Lone Star Ball

 

Want a new manager? Why not trade for Acta? external link

The Nationals seem anxious to get rid of manager Manny Acta and many Astros' fans seem to think Acta would be a good fit in Houston. So here's an idea that might save face for the Nationals: Put together a...
Wed, Jun 17 |  from Houston Chronicle

 

Q&A with Astros 10th-round pick Erik Castro external link

The Houston Astros selected San Diego State third baseman Erik Castro in the 10th round (311th overall) of the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft. (Photo by Glenn Connelly/SDSU Athletics) Erik Castro spent the past two seasons at San Diego State ...
Mon, Jun 15 |  from Examiner.com

 

Bray Selected in 27th Round of MLB Draft by Houston Astros external link

Charlotte 49er third baseman Aaron Bray has had a great last month. In late May, at the Atlantic 10 Championships in Dayton, Ohio, needing just one hit to tie the all-time career hits record at Charlotte, he ended up with four hits to help the Niners stave off elimination against Fordham.
Fri, Jun 12 |  from topix.net

 

Opinion: Astros' Hampton Beats Pirates Again, 2-1 external link

Astros' Hampton Beats Pirates Again, 2-1  Texas It was tough Friday in Houston - also against Maholm. ... Glavine's eight-game 25, 1993. ... McLouth is one of only two Pirates players to homer off a left-hander yet this season. He has three, and Craig Monroe has two. ... For only the second time in ...
Sun, May 31 |  from KFDM-TV News

 

Houston C Rodriguez leaves Astros-Reds game external link

Thumbnail Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Houston Astros catcher Ivan Rodriguez left Monday's 8-5 loss to Cincinnati because of a left knee irritation. In the bottom of the first inning, the Reds' Adam Rosales came around to score on Aaron Harang's single, ...
Mon, May 25 |  from seattlepi.com

 

Opinion: VENUE: PNC Park external link

Thumbnail There's no such optimism in the Houston Astros clubhouse. The Pirates look to build on another strong outing and notch their first back-to-back wins of the young season Wednesday night when they continue a three-game home series against the NL Central ...
Tue, Apr 14 |  from CBS News

 

NL Central preview: Astros picked to finish second external link

Thumbnail The Astros’ Cecil Cooper (right) led his team to the best record in the NL after the All-Star break. OF Milton Bradley, RHP Kevin Gregg, RHP Aaron Heilman, RHP Luiz Vizcaino, INF Aaron Miles, C Paul Bako, OF Joey Gathright. ... They Will Be Gunning For Cubs NYMfansonly.com
Sun, Apr 5 |  from Houston Chronicle

 

Yanks decline arbitration to Abreu, others external link

If you remember, the Yankees didn’t offer Roger Clemens arbitration after he retired in 2003, and when he decided to sign with Houston later that winter, the Yankees didn’t get a pick from the Astros. Apparently, they believe Mussina will live up to his word and stay retired. Then again, eve...
Mon, Dec 1 |  from nydailynews.com

 

Opinion: Diamondbacks 11, Astros 5: SuperMon Gets Miggy With It external link

Thumbnail Arizona continued to pull away, as Reynolds made the score 7-1, with his 82nd RBI of the season. Any faint chance the Astros had of coming back, was then removed when Chris Young came up with the bases loaded in the sixth - I note that Young was batting #2 against a right-handed starter... Montero...
Sat, Aug 16 |  from AZ Snakepit

 

Podcast: MLB Week 2: Pujols-Backe fight, Angels HR explosion, Carmona deal risky? external link

The guys also examine Albert Pujols‘ squabble with Houston pitcher Brandon Backe following the Cardinals slugger’s slide into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 5-3 win Tuesday. The show documents a huge HR day for the Angels in Anaheim, drunk fans in Toronto...
Thu, Apr 10 |  from MVN

 

Podcast: Clemens-inspired Gore soars into 6-way tie for lead at Houston external link

HUMBLE, Texas Jason Gore got a boost from the Rocket in the Houston Open. Wearing a black Houston Astros cap that Roger Clemens gave him, Gore shot a 4under 68 on Friday to join a sixplayer logjam at the top.
Fri, Mar 30 |  from AZ Central.com

 

Podcast: Is Sampson in, Lidge healthy? external link

Phil Garner told Brian McTaggart that Lidge will pitch Wednesday and then again Thursday against Class AAA Round Rock. • • • Roy Oswalt and Lidge will pitch in a minor-league game Wednesday. Oswalt, of course, is having a stellar spring. Lidge is not, but Lidge also is adamant that he usually h...
Tue, Mar 27 |  from Houston Chronicle

 

Podcast: Ezequiel Astacio claimed by Rangers (w/ audio) external link

Astacio's highlight with the organization was likely last year at Class AAA Round Rock. His low moment was probably the game-winning home run he gave up in Game 3 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park. He also gave up the game-winning home run in Game 3 of the 2005 World Series against the Chic...
Mon, Mar 26 |  from Houston Chronicle

 

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