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

09 Sep 2008 22:38:55 PDT

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.

Original story at topix.net .

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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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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: MLB: Reds vs Astros JUL 30

31 Jul 2008 02:26:42 PDT

Written 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. ...

Original story at digitalrailroad.net .

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Opinion: Today in Major League Baseball

29 Jul 2008 21:01:23 PDT

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

Original story at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review .

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Opinion: National League Game Capsules

26 Jul 2008 22:35:45 PDT

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

Original story at Sports Network .

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Opinion: Houston Astros 1965 Cooperstown Franchise Fitted Baseball Cap auctions

25 Jul 2008 10:43:28 PDT

Written by taylor1572
In this review of Houston Astros 1965 Cooperstown Franchise Fitted Baseball Cap, I’m going to show you both the good and the bad. After all, what’sa review without some honesty, right? First, I have to tell you upfront that Houston ...

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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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Unbiased review of Houston Astros Franchise Fitted Baseball Cap

06 Jul 2008 14:59:01 PDT

Written by quintin7905
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Friday’s NL Central Review

18 Apr 2008 12:34:25 PDT

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 ...

Original story at BrewersNation .

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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: 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

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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: 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: Missed the Astros chat? Read the transcript.

18 Jun 2007 12:10:05 PDT

Written by Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com)

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: 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: Friday's MLB Transactions

10 Nov 2006 14:20:00 PST

- 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

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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: 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: Weekend MLB Transactions

13 Aug 2006 12:16:00 PDT

- 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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