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The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Houston Astros 6-4 on Sunday. And coming into today's series finale in Houston, Bucs pitcher Ian Snell had gone six straight starts giving up at least three runs. His 37 earned runs allowed were in the bottom 20 in ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

 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 ...

 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

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 ...

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 ...

 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

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

 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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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...

• 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...

 - 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

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,...

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.

 - 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)