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Opinion: Houston Astros promote third base coach Ed Romero to bench coach

22 Oct 2008 17:20:19 PDT

HOUSTON - Oct 22, 2008 HOUSTON — The Houston Astros promoted third base coach Ed Romero to bench coach after Jackie Moore was hired by the Texas Rangers. The Astros then hired ... Astros make coaching changes KHOU Astros make some coaching moves KRIS-TV

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A Review of Baseball in 2008

12 Oct 2008 08:26:23 PDT

The Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals, both expected to not be competitive this year, exceeded everybody's expectations and remained in the playoff hunt until well into September, with the Cardinals leading the Wild Card even ...

Original story at ArmchairGM .

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Opinion: Astros pitcher Brandon Backe arrested in wedding reception melee

06 Oct 2008 14:46:02 PDT

HOUSTON - HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was among 10 people arrested during a brawl with police at a weekend wedding reception in a Galveston hotel bar. ... Baseball star among 8 held after scuffle with police at isle hotel Houston Chronicle Texas Cable News - El Paso Times

Original story at The Canadian Press .

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Opinion: Astros still recovering from Ike

19 Sep 2008 21:04:01 PDT

By John Grupp Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe tried to focus on baseball as he sat in the visiting clubhouse Friday afternoon at PNC Park. ... Astros Notes: Team takes shot at Selig with T-shirts Houston Chronicle Ike knocks power out of Astros MLB.com

Original story at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review .

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Opinion: Houston Astros to open at home against Cubs

17 Sep 2008 14:42:03 PDT

TX - AP HOUSTON — The Houston Astros will open the 2009 season at home April 6 against the Chicago Cubs. The Astros on Wednesday released next year’s home ... Pirates' schedule heavy in Aug., Sept. home games Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Original story at Star-Telegram.com .

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

16 Aug 2008 21:44:01 PDT

Written by Jim McLennan
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...

Original story at AZ Snakepit .

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Houston Astros news and blogs - January 07, 2009

07 Jan 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Houston Astros news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Tom Kirkendall’s 2008 Astros Review -- by Lisa Gray from The Astros Dugout
• Opinion: Replay used in the Astros Pirates game at Minute Maid Park -- from KHOU-TV Houston
• Opinion: MLB: Reds vs Astros JUL 30 -- by (Margaret Bowles/Cal Sport Media) from BASEBALL (CAL SPORT MEDIA)
• Opinion: Today in Major League Baseball -- from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Opinion: National League Game Capsules -- from Sports Network
• Opinion: Houston Astros 1965 Cooperstown Franchise Fitted Baseball Cap auctions -- by taylor1572 from taylor
• Unbiased review of Houston Astros Franchise Fitted Baseball Cap -- by quintin7905 from quintin
• Friday’s NL Central Review -- from BrewersNation
• Astros walk past Phillies 7-5 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review -- from Astros "Greeneville Astros" OR "Minute Maid Park" OR Nieve OR "Houston Astros" OR "PITCH HIT RUN" OR Liriano OR Dierker OR NLCS OR "division titles" OR "group packages" OR "Lance Berkman" OR Borkowski OR "pitching staff" OR Astrodome OR "five innings" OR Garner OR "Morgan Ensberg" OR "Andy Pettitte" OR "Phil Garner" OR Guillen OR "Team History" OR Biggio OR "Brad Lidge" OR Astro OR Clemens OR Houston OR Bagwell OR "Houston Astros MLB Baseball" OR NL OR MLB OR Ballparks OR "Adam Everett's" - Google News
• Opinion: Missed the Astros chat? Read the transcript. -- by Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com) from Tag's Baseball Plays

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

16 Aug 2008 21:44:01 PDT

Original story at AZ Snakepit .

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Opinion: Sports Minute: Homer heaven...Streaking Astros...Replay in baseball?

14 Aug 2008 15:41:01 PDT

HOUSTON (AP) - Lance Berkman hit a two-run, go ahead home run in the eighth inning to help power Houston past San Francisco 7-4 for the Astros eighth ... Baseball notes: White Sox hit four consecutive homers Kentucky.com Major League Baseball Uniontown Herald Standard

Original story at WANE .

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Opinion: Today in Major League Baseball

08 Jul 2008 21:08:37 PDT

1976 -- Houston's Larry Dierker pitched a no-hitter, as the Astros beat Montreal, 6-0. Dierker struck out eight and walked four. ... National League Game Capsules Sports Network Cubs rebound to beat Cardinals 7-1, take two of three from St. Louis International Herald Tribune

Original story at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review .

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Opinion: National League Roundup Cardinals Top Astros With Single in Ninth - New York Times

26 Apr 2008 21:25:03 PDT

National League Roundup Cardinals Top Astros With Single in Ninth Lance Berkman hit two homers, notching his 22nd multihomer game. BREWERS 4, MARLINS 3 Prince Fielder hit a go-ahead solo home run in the eighth against ... Major League Baseball today Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Original story at NYT > Houston Astros .

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Opinion: Bring on instant replay in baseball

07 Nov 2007 12:33:07 PST

Written by Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com)
Baseball general managers voted 25-5 on Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., in favor of using instant replay to review questionable home run calls, and this corner of the world believes it's a good idea. Astros GM Ed Wade was among the five who voted against instant replay, which is used in the NFL, NBA...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: Bring on instant replay in baseball

07 Nov 2007 12:33:07 PST

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: National League Game Capsules - WJACtv.com

29 Sep 2007 23:28:54 PDT

Philadelphia Inquirer National League Game Capsules PA - Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Lance Berkman hit a two-run home run to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park. ... Mets move past Marlins Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 151 news articles

Original story at WJACtv.com .

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Opinion: Mets Books and Reader Mail

09 Sep 2007 22:16:31 PDT

Written by Eric Simon
Having just dispatched the also-ran Houston Astros in three straight to close out Craig Biggio's last trip to New York as a big leaguer, the Mets anxiously await the arrival of the Atlanta Braves for a three-game set, the outcome of which should answer the question on everyone's lips: Wil...

Original story at Amazin' Avenue .

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Opinion: Mets Books and Reader Mail

09 Sep 2007 22:16:31 PDT

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Opinion: Astros rally to avoid sweep by Bucs on Bagwell's day - Houston Chronicle

26 Aug 2007 14:39:23 PDT

The Astros snapped a three-game losing streak and earned their first win at Minute Maid Park in six games this season against the Pirates by scoring two ... Astros Rally to Avoid Sweep by Pirates Forbes Pirates bump bullpen, top Astros 8-3 in 15 Houston Chronicle

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: Chris Burke, here's your chance

14 Jul 2007 16:51:03 PDT

Written by Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com)
This isn't exactly the Astros telling Chris Burke he's their everyday second baseman, but the decision to give Burke most of the starts on the road while resting Craig Biggio is his best chance yet to show management what he... This isn't exactly the Astros telling Chris Burke he's their ever...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: Chris Burke, here's your chance

14 Jul 2007 16:51:03 PDT

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: This is the year the Texans become our No. 1 franchise.

28 May 2007 05:38:28 PDT

I knew he didn't have the money to do much more with the offense than sign Carlos Lee. I believed that if Lance Berkman and Lee were dominant, that if Morgan Ensberg's shoulder was healthy, the Astros would score enough runs. I thought Craig Biggio, Luke Scott and Chris Burke would do far more t...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: This is the year the Texans become our No. 1 franchise.

28 May 2007 05:38:28 PDT

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: If these numbers hold up, the Astros will win by 8 games.

10 Apr 2007 23:13:52 PDT

• To quote Joe Torre, ''It's all about the pitching.'' So far, so good. The Astros have gotten six quality starts in eight games, and Chris Sampson came within an inning of one on Tuesday. Overall, the rotation has a 2.45 ERA, second-best in the NL. No starter has allowed more than three earned run...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: And another thing. If they get rid of Brad Lidge, they're going to look might silly.

30 Oct 2006 05:05:47 PST

Brad Lidge goes nowhere. Got that? Nowhere? He pitches the ninth inning for the Houston Astros next season. No trade gets Brad Lidge from the Astros. Miguel Tejada won't get me to part with Brad Lidge. Pat Burrell won't do it, either. If the Phillies called and offered Ryan Howard straight up... Uh,...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: And another thing. If they get rid of Brad Lidge, they're going to look might silly.

30 Oct 2006 05:05:47 PST

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: Somebody help me! Uncle Drayton just passed out!

18 Oct 2006 17:39:21 PDT

I'm very excited to hear that you have a source telling you that about Lee. Now this is going to sound absolutely crazy but I think (the Astros) should try and also get Soriano, and let him play second base on the road and right field at home.

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: Somebody help me! Uncle Drayton just passed out!

18 Oct 2006 17:39:21 PDT

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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