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Year 2009

 

Rate Opinion: Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

Original at The Crawfish Boxes external link    Sun, Jun 7

 TX by DyingQuail on Jun 7, 2009 3:00 AM CDT in News 5 comments More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP about : Houston Astros' Ivan Rodriguez (12), falls over Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson (2) after Wilson dove to second base for the ...

Rate Opinion: When is it late enough to stop saying it's still early?

Original at Monmouth Daily Review Atlas external link    Thu, May 28

 IL Then Hurricane Ike hit Houston, canceling games and throwing the Astros off their rhythm (to add insult to injury, they faced the Cubs in a “home” makeup game that took place in Milwaukee, just up the road from Chicago). Right now, the Astros are 18-27 ...

Rate Opinion: Reds 4, Astros 3

Original at USA Today external link    Mon, Apr 20

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National Post At Houston, Joey Votto hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning to lift the Reds to their third win in four games. Bronson Arroyo (2-1) allowed three runs and nine hits in seven innings. Arthur Rhodes got out of a ... Pirates feast on red-hot Marlins Boston Herald

Rate Opinion: VENUE: PNC Park

Original at CBS News external link    Tue, Apr 14

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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 ...

Rate Opinion: Duke blanks Astros on four hits

Original at MLB.com external link    Mon, Apr 13

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By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com PITTSBURGH -- Zach Duke pumped his fist and raised it in the air. He was celebrating a personal accomplishment, yes, but even more so he was recognizing the significance Monday's 7-0 win over the Astros could have for this ...

Rate NL Central preview: Astros picked to finish second

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Sun, Apr 5

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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

Rate Opinion: Sheldon Ocker's power rankings

Original at Akron Beacon Journal external link    Sat, Apr 4

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21. HOUSTON ASTROS — This is clearly a franchise in decline. The Astros aren't really going to get better with the Carlos Lees, Miguel Tejadas and Mike Hamptons of the world. Blow it up and start over. 22. TEXAS RANGERS — Players come and go from ... This Date In Baseball The Spread

Rate Opinion: Pirates crush Astros, 11-4

Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review external link    Sun, Mar 8

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 PA The Pirates hit three long home runs this afternoon and crushed the Houston Astros, 11-4. Freddy Sanchez led off the third inning by going deep against right-hander Clay Hensley. The ball cleared a row of palm trees behind the left field wall and ...

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

Original at The Canadian Press external link    Wed, Oct 22

 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

Rate A Review of Baseball in 2008

Original at ArmchairGM external link    Sun, Oct 12

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 ...

Rate Tom Kirkendall’s 2008 Astros Review

Original at The Astros Dugout external link    Tue, Oct 7

By Lisa Gray I’ll be posting my Part 2 Astros Starters comparison tomorrow or Thursday. I’ma little tired today - a baseball playoffs hangover exacerbated by my yelling at the stupid Angels for their outstanding performance as best Cubs imitator in ...

Rate Opinion: Astros pitcher Brandon Backe arrested in wedding reception melee

Original at The Canadian Press external link    Mon, Oct 6

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 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

Rate Opinion: Astros still recovering from Ike

Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review external link    Fri, Sep 19

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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

Rate Opinion: Houston Astros to open at home against Cubs

Original at Star-Telegram.com external link    Wed, Sep 17

 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

Rate Opinion: Replay used in the Astros Pirates game at Minute Maid Park

Original at topix.net external link    Tue, Sep 9

Hunter Pence's drive off the top of the right-field wall was confirmed as a double after an instant replay review by the umpires in the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh-Houston game on Tuesday night.

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

Original at AZ Snakepit external link    Sat, Aug 16

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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...

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

Original at WANE external link    Thu, Aug 14

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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

Rate Opinion: MLB: Reds vs Astros JUL 30

Original at digitalrailroad.net external link    Thu, Jul 31

By (Margaret Bowles/Cal Sport Media) July 30, 2008 Houston, Texas The Reds broke two bats in one inning, prompting a bat review. The Cincinnati Reds combined for 17 hits to defeat the Houston Astros 9-5 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas July 30, 2008. ...

Rate Opinion: Today in Major League Baseball

Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review external link    Tue, Jul 29

New York Times  PA - 6-0 no-hitter against the Oakland A's. 1980 -- Houston Astros pitcher JR Richard had a stroke during a workout at the Astrodome and underwent surgery to ... A view from the diamond Sportsnet.ca all 241 news articles

Rate Opinion: National League Game Capsules

Original at Sports Network external link    Sat, Jul 26

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The Southern Ledger  - Carlos Lee belted a two-run homer, while Lance Berkman and Hunter Pence each went 2-for-4 with a run batted in. Astros centerfielder Michael Bourn went ... Pirates farm report Pittsburgh Tribune-Review This Week in the National League: ‘08 Week 17 NYMfansonly.com

Rate Opinion: Today in Major League Baseball

Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review external link    Tue, Jul 8

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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

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

Original at NYT > Houston Astros external link    Sat, Apr 26

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

Rate Friday’s NL Central Review

Original at BrewersNation external link    Fri, Apr 18    14 related articles

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The Houston Astros put their first series victory on the board this week against the Philadelphia Phillies. Roy Oswalt looked like he found what has been missing the entire year. Doug Brocail has quietly been one of the best signings of ...

Year 2007

 

Rate Opinion: Bring on instant replay in baseball

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Wed, Nov 7

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...

Rate Opinion: National League Game Capsules - WJACtv.com

Original at WJACtv.com external link    Sat, Sep 29

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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

Rate Opinion: Mets Books and Reader Mail

Original at Amazin' Avenue external link    Sun, Sep 9

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...

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

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Sun, Aug 26

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

Rate Opinion: Chris Burke, here's your chance

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Sat, Jul 14

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...

Rate Astros walk past Phillies 7-5 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Original at hosted.ap.org external link    Mon, Jul 2

Astros walk past Phillies 7-5 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer AP Photo/Dave Einsel AP Interview with Hank Aaron HOUSTON (AP) -- Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros ...

Rate Opinion: Missed the Astros chat? Read the transcript.

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Mon, Jun 18

By Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com)

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

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Mon, May 28

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...

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

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Tue, Apr 10

• 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...

Year 2006

 

Rate Opinion: Friday's MLB Transactions

Original at SI.com external link    Fri, Nov 10

 - Nov 10, 2006 CINCINNATI REDS-Agreed to terms with OF Bubba Crosby on a one-year contract. HOUSTON ASTROS-Agreed to terms with 2B Craig Biggio on a one-year contract. ... On the move The Herald-Times (subscription) Friday's sports transactions Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Mon, Oct 30

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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,...

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

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Wed, Oct 18

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.

Rate Opinion: Weekend MLB Transactions

Original at SI.com external link    Sun, Aug 13

 - Optioned RHP Elizardo Ramirez to Louisville. Recalled LHP Brian Shackelford from Louisville. HOUSTON ASTROS-Designated OF Preston Wilson for assignment. ... Saturday's sports transactions Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On the move The Herald-Times (subscription)

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