Houston isn't too happy after getting swept by our Buccos. [ESPN]Lance Berkman:""What can you say when you just got swept by the Pirates when you're trying to get back to respectability? Right now, we have all the earmarks of being a bad team. That's not saying we can't come out of it. All you can say now is we're bad."-Brad Ausmus:"I'm very disappointed. We go against the Cubs and win two of thre
--------------------If nothing else, the Pirates surely packed their brooms for this road trip.The four game sweep in Denver was awful, but how better to respond than sweeping the ensuing 3 game set?-That said, today's game was ugly. Very, very ugly. Two teams tied for last, with two struggling pitchers leads to bad baseball, and that's what happened today.-Top 1: McLouth and Freddy both get leado
Pirates (46-54) at Astros (46-54)2:05--Minute Maid Park, HoustonIan Snell (3-8, 5.03) vs. Brian Moehler (5-4, 4.03)[Preview]------------Afternoon getaway game to finish up the series. As a result, no TV here in Pittsburgh. Additionally, Hurricane Dolly could be headed for Houston, but Minute Maid has a retractable roof. The bigger concern is how to get out of town. But at the moment, it seems like
Basically the antithesis of last night's victory. That is a good thing.-For once, the Pirates were in control of this game the entire way. Freddy homered in the first, the Bucs chipped away for more off Jack Cassel (including Nate's 20th), and methodically built a 5-0 lead.-Meanwhile, Maholm cruised through the Astro lineup. Virtually no trouble at all for him in all of his 8 innings, which is a w
Pirates (45-54) at Astros (46-53)8:05--Minute Maid Park, HoustonPaul Maholm (6-6, 4.10) vs. Jack Cassel (1-0, 6.28)[Preview]-----------Tonight is a golden opportunity for the Pirates to build some momentum. They have their best pitcher on the hill, are going up against yet another lackluster mound opponent, have steam from last night's thriller, and can win two in a row (and a series) for the firs
Pirates (44-54) at Astros (46-52)8:05--Minute Maid Park, HoustonJohn Van Benschoten (1-2, 9.77) vs. Runelvys Hernandez (0-3, 10.29)[Preview]-----------Don't give up on this one yet, even though White Flag is on the hill. He's facing a pitcher with even worse numbers than his own. Hernandez was part of the Pirates' minor league system last year, and was so horrible, even we got rid of him. Now, som
[Yahoo.com]Anyone shocked at that picture?----That was after the first inning. Still not shocked? Johnny got 2 quick outs, then hit a batter, walked the next one, and gave up a homer to Geoff Blum. Yeah. Geoff Blum. He'd give up three more singles (another run) before getting to the dugout for the fateful picture you see above.----Amazingly, though, Houston refused to accept the Pirates' concessio
Astros (41-50) at Pirates (42-47)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghBrian Moehler (4-4, 4.13) vs. John Van Benschoten (1-2, 10.64)[Preview]------------I'm not going to get too worked up about this game. Van Benschoten's pitching. Look at the numbers.The only time he started a game and won was at home against Houston.-------I guess you could say we have a bit of a chance with the offense since Moehler takes
Astros (41-49) at Pirates (41-47)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghBrandon Backe (5-9, 5.22) vs. Ian Snell (5.99)[Preview]---------------The pitching does not look promising this series, but hopefully the bats can give us the edge once again.---We'll be able to hit off Brandon Backe. He's allowed 11 runs in his last 12 innings, so the Bucco offense should have another big night, just like yesterday.---We
Astros (41-48) at Pirates (40-47)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghRunelvys Hernandez (0-2, 5.40) vs. Phil Dumatrait (3-4, 4.66)[Preview]---------------We definitely need to get things together at home before the All-Star break.--We've only faced Houston in one series this year, and we took two of three at PNC. No journeying to Minute Maid yet. The 'Stros are teetering on the brink of last place (currentl
Lance Berkman hit his 22nd home run to back six innings of one-run ball from Roy Oswalt as the Astros downed the Dodgers 4-1 in the first-of-four at Minute Maid Park. Oswalt stuck out nine and didn't walk a batter en route to his seventh win of the season. Jose Valverde pitched the ninth for his 22nd save. Mark Lorett had an RBI single and Brad Ausmus singled in two for Houston, which has won t
Ya know…it always seems to happen–the Sox let a player go, and it comes back to bite them on the ass…Sometimes its a good thing that they let the player go (Carl Everett, et al) but in others, not so much–like Mark Loretta for example…
And unfortunately, Okajima cannot manage to get his groove back, throwing [...]
Boston venceu ontem Houston 6-1 num jogo em que Matsuzaka fez o seu bounce back e ajudou a que Houston apenas fizesse 4 hits em todo o jogo, para hoje o cenário para os Astros não é muito melhor pois Boston vai enviar para o monte o esquerdino Jon Lester. Lester que fará o seu [...]
The Astros scored seven times in the first two innings and cruised to a 7-2 win over the Rangers in the final of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Hunter Pence tripled in three runs in the opening frame and David Newhan doubled in a two in a four-run second as Houston took two-of-three in the interleague matchup. Wandy Rodriguez struck out nine while allowing just five hits and one run ov
Catcher Max Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in the fourth inning that proved to be the difference as the Rangers edged the Astros 3-2 at Minute Maid Park. The two hits were the first of Ramirez's major league career. Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored for Texas, which has won three of its last four games. Luis Mendoza pitched three shutout innings in relief of Sco
Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon has been suspended indefinitely after a violent confrontation with Astros GM Ed Wade in the team's clubhouse. The "Houston Chronicle" reports Chacon admitted to grabbing Wade by the neck and throwing him to the ground after the two exchanged words in front of Chacon's locker. Chacon lost his spot in the starting rotation June 19th after giving up six runs to the Oriol
Hernandez, Huff, and Cintron each tallied solo homers and George Sherrill recorded his 24th save of the year as the O's defeated the Astros 7-5. With the win the Orioles moved 3 games over .500 with a record of 37-34 and completed the series sweep over the Houston Astros. Miguel Tejada had a rough homecoming in Baltimore as he went 2 for 12 and almost injured himself late in the game after fouli
Alex Cintron went 3-for-4 with a homer, and RBI and two runs scored as the Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Astros with a 7-5 victory at Camden Yards. Ramon Hernandez and Aubrey Huff belted solo shots, and Kevin Millar drove in a pair of runs, as Baltimore won for the fifth time in six games. Jay Payton added two RBI in the victory. Brian Burres tossed five-and-two-thirds innings of
Depois de mais um jogo em que os Orioles ganharam depois de começaram a perder, hoje penso que será uma vitoria mais fácil. E provável que levem 2 ou 3 runs no primeiro inn, mas sera algo de se esperar, pois Guthrie tem levado algum tempo a se concentrar no monte. Guthrie vem para este [...]
The spirit of 'Will" Bill Hagy stayed alive last night as the Orioles pulled yet another come-from-behind win last night as they beat the Houston Astronauts (ok, the Astros), 6-5. The nail for the coffin for Houston came in the 8th inning, as Melvin Mora came through in the clutch -- with two outs, nevertheless -- hitting a double in the gap that would bring the Orioles back from a 5-4 deficit.Lik
Melvin Mora put Baltimore on top with a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth as the Orioles edged the Astros 6-5 in the opener of a three-game Interleague series at Camden Yards. Aubrey Huff hit a two-run homer and Nick Markakis added a solo shot for the O's, who have won three-of-four. Jim Johnson threw a scoreless inning of relief to pick up his second win and George Sherrill shut the do
Great offensive display today, here’s the game wrap-up from Yankees.com. That’s their job, not mine ha ha.
Chien-Ming Wang sprained the top of his foot while scoring a run during the top of the 6th inning. He had to be helped off the field, while noticeably grimacing in pain. The severity of this injury is not-yet [...]
Los Astros pasaron tres años en busca de un pelotero con todos los atributos para colocarlo en el campo corto. La búsqueda terminó cuando el equipo nombró a Ed Wade como gerente general y, éste de una vez por todas, se dio a la tarea de remediar la mediocridad en esa área y la reforzó con el peloterazo Miguel Tejada.│Leer Más »»
HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Mussina pitched six solid innings for his 10th win and helped put the New York Yankees three games above .500 for the first time this season in an 8-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night….
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Corey Hart belted a three-run homer to back seven strong innings from Ben Sheets as the Brewers downed the Astros 9-6 in the finale of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park. Sheets allowed three runs on seven hits while fanning nine to improve to 7-and-1 on the season. Prince Fielder, Gabe Kapler and Mike Cameron each hit solo homers for Milwaukee, which took two-of-three in the series and has wo
The Cardinals scored five runs in the seventh inning and hung on to dump the Astros 5-4 at Minute Maid Park. Brian Barton plated a run on a sacrifice fly, Troy Glaus scored on a wild pitch, and Brendan Ryan drove in a pair on a single to center and then scored on a fielding error to cap off the explosive frame. Kyle Lohse improved to 7-and-2 on the season, tossing six innings of five-hit, three-
Jason Bay's RBI triple in the fifth inning proved to be the difference as the Pirates edged the Astros 4-3 in the rubber match of a three-game series at PNC Park. Jason Michaels clubbed a three-run homer in the first for the Bucs, who have split their last eight contests. Paul Maholm got through eight innings to improve to 4-and-5 with the win. Matt Capps pitched a scoreless ninth to notch his
At long last, for the second time in a row!---Another really encouraging win for the Pirates, and it caps (no pun intended) off a darn good day for the organization, with the draft looking initially pretty successful (have you heard of Pedro Alvarez yet? No, he didn't play in this game, if you're wondering)-------Paul Maholm was the other star tonight--try 8 innings in less than 90 pitches! Paul
Astros (31-29) at Pirates (28-31)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghBrandon Backe (4-6, 4.54) vs Paul Maholm (3-2, 4.74)[GameTrax]----------------This game is one of the last things on Pirate fans' mind today.That's because today, at approximately 2:20 PM, the Pittsburgh Pirates select....Pedro Alvarez, 3B from Vanderbilt!Jesse already talked about Alvarez and it's not hard to find info on him, but basical
How about Zach Duke? 7.2 innings and just 2 runs. He's been ultra-consistent this year, actually, and is our 2nd best starter right now, behind Dumatrait. A really good start for him.--------The offense woke up a little but. Raul Chavez continued the plea for Paulino's demotion by driving in 3 runs. McLouth and LaRoche had the other two.------Marte got the last out in the 8th and Capps pitched a p
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Albert Pujols' solo blast in the sixth inning proved to be the difference as the Cardinals held on for a 3-2 win over the Astros in the rubber match of a three-game set at Busch Stadium. Pujols had two hits and scored twice, and Chris Duncan added a two-run single for St. Louis, which took two-of-three in the series and has won five-of-seven overall. Kyle Lohse tossed six innings of five-hit, on
Hunter Pence went 5-for-5 with two RBI to lead the Astros to an 8-2 win over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Kaz Matsui added three hits and scored twice for Houston, which built a 4-0 lead in the top of the first and cruised from there. Shawn Chacon struck out seven over seven innings of two-run ball for his second win. Braden Looper was charged with all eight runs in four and a third frames t
Hunter Pence's grand slam in the fourth inning turned out to be all the runs the Astros would need to post a 4-2 win over the Cubs in the second-of-three at Minute Maid Park. Pence ended with three hits, and Lance Berkman had a hit and scored for Houston, which won for only the second time in five games. Chris Sampson allowed two runs over six-and-two-thirds innings to up his record to 3-and-3 w
Geovany Soto blasted a three-run, inside-the-park home run to back five-plus frames of two-run ball from Ted Lilly as the Cubs beat the Astros 7-2 in the first of three at Minute Maid Park. Lilly scattered four hits with six strikeouts to improve to 5-and-4 on the season. Aramis Ramirez slammed a two-run shot in the ninth and scored twice for Chicago, which has won two straight and nine of its l
Lance Berkman smacked a go-ahead solo homer in the top of the ninth inning as the Astros rallied past the Giants 8-7 in the finale of a four-game series at AT&T Park. Berkman knocked in three total for Houston, which overcame a six-run deficit to win three-of-four in the series. Carlos Lee hit a solo shot in the eighth inning and Darin Erstad followed with a pinch-hit, game-tying three-run bomb
Miguel Tejada singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and Brad Ausmus added a two-run homer in the ninth as the Astros downed the Giants 6-3 at AT&T Park. Tejada also had a run-scoring single in the first and Lance Berkman followed with his 14th home run of the year to stake Houston to an early 3-0 lead. Aaron Rowand hit a two-run homer in a three-run second to get San Francisco even. Oscar
Hunter Pence lofted a sac-fly in the seventh inning to snap a 3-3 tie and propel the Astros to a 7-3 win over the Giants at AT&T Park. Lance Berkman went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer for Houston, which scored three times in the sixth, once in the seventh and three more in the eighth to erase an early 3-0 deficit. Roy Oswalt stuck out six while allowing five hits and three runs in eight innings f
Rob Mackowiak went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and Willie Harris also went deep as the Nationals knocked off the Astros 8-3 at Minute Maid Park. Ryan Zimmerman had three hits and scored twice for Washington, which extended a 2-1 lead with two in the sixth and three in the eighth. John Lannan allowed seven hits and one run over six innings to even his record at 3-and-3 with the win. Brandon Backe struck out nine, but allowed four runs in six frames to fall to 2-and-4 with the loss. Hunter Pence, Carlos Lee and Ty Wigginton knocked in runs for Houston, which had won five straight and six of its previous seven games.
O jogo inicia-se às 01h00m
Ambas as equipas são da National League:
Os Nationals na divisão Este, encontram-se em 5º lugar, com um record de 14-19 (L1), com uma série dos últimos 10 jogos bem positiva para o seu ranking de 7-3.
Os Astros, na divisão Central, encontram-se em 3º lugar, com um record de 17-16 (W4), com [...]
Brewers e Astros defrontam-se logo à noite num jogo que se prevê bastante equilibrado e em que a odd de Milwaukee me parece exagerada.Os Brewers mandam para o monte,Carlos Villanueva,não é o seu star pitcher mas é um bom pitcher.Este ano está com um ERA de 4.66 em 29 innings jogados,o que não sendo nada [...]
Geoff Blum's three-run double highlighted a four-run third inning that put the Astros ahead to stay in a 6-4 triumph over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. J.R. Towles added an RBI double for Houston, which hung on from there to snap a three-game losing skid. Miguel Tejada and Carlos Lee drove in runs in the first for the 'Stros, but Conor Jackson hit a two-run homer in the bottom half to tie the game at two for Arizona. Jackson added an RBI groundout in the fourth and Miguel Montero had a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh to get the Snakes within 6-4. Doug Brocail got the win and Jose Valverde fanned three in the ninth for his fifth save. Edgar Gonzalez lost for the D'backs, who had won four of their previous five games.
Certo. Os Diamondbacks são favoritos para este jogo. Mas não tão favoritos como as odds transparecem.
Arizona é a equipa do momento na MLB;
- 1ª na National League divisão Oeste, com um record de 18-7;
- Nos últimos 10 jogos demonstra um bom momento de forma: 7-3 (W1);
- Em casa tem um record fantástico de 9-2.
Houston está [...]
Troy Glaus belted a two-run homer as part of a four-run fifth inning that helped the Cardinals top the Astros, 5-1, in the last of a three-game set at Busch Stadium. Albert Pujols launched a solo shot and Ryan Ludwick smacked a two-run double for St. Louis, which won the final two games in the series. Kyle Lohse allowed a run on four hits and a walk over six innings to move to 3-and-0 on the season. Kyle McClellan hurled three flawless innings to pick up his first save. Mark Loretta singled in the only run of the game for Houston. Brandon Backe yielded four runs on five hits and five walks over five frames to fall to 1-and-3.
Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman seems to own the Cincinnati Reds' ball park, Great American Ball Park; he has hit 18 home runs there, tops among active ballplayers. Thursday's game saw Berkman do more of the same as he hit his 6th HR of the season and drove in 3 runs, leading Houston to a 5-3 win. Houston was led by the aforementioned Berkman as he went a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, HR, a run scored, a stolen base and 3 RBIs while Hunter Pence had 2 hits with a run scored. Winning pitcher Jack Cassel (1-0) pitched 5 innings, allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 1; Jose Valverde pitched a scoreless 9th inning - striking out 2 - while earning his 3rd save. Cincinnati was led by Corey Patterson and Edwin Encarnacion with 2 hits apiece; losing pitcher Johnny Cueto
The two-out base hit was the order of the day as the Houston Astros recorded 6 - yes, 6 - consecutive 2-out hits against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday in an explosive 4th inning, leading the Astros to their 4th straight win, 9-3, over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Houston was led by Darrin Erstad and Hunter Pence with 3 hits apiece, with Pence adding a double, 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs; Carlos Lee and Mark Loretta added 2 hits each. The win went to Chris Sampson (1-2) as he pitched 7 innings, allowing 8 hits, 2 earned runs, walking 1 while striking out 6. Cincinnati was led by the trio of Jerry Hairston, Jr., Brandon Phillips and David Ross with 2 hits each while Ken Griffey, Jr. and Edwin Encarnacion hit a HR each - for Griffey it was his 4th of the year while Encarnacion hit hi
Cada vez más psicólogos recurren a la carta natal para tratar a sus pacientes. La polémica y la opinión del psicoanálisis y de otras escuelas de la psicología.Por Dolores VidalLa astrología aliada a la psicoterapia? Lo cierto es que cada vez más psicólogos recurren a ella para iluminar, según dicen, la caverna del inconsciente. Se anotan en cursos para asomarse a este saber de origen incierto y hasta supervisan con astrólogos el trabajo que realizan a sus pacientes. "Noto cierto crecimiento en el interés de los psicólogos por la astrología —cuenta el astrólogo y profesor en filosofía Jorge Bosia—. Si lo medimos por profesiones, van a la cabeza en las clases de astrología y mitología que doy hace ya 15 años". También el director de estudios y secretario de la Fundaci
The Philadelphia Phillies offense that you've come to expect (Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Pat Burrell, etc.) came home to Citizens Bank Park Thursday, looking to salvage their series against the Houston Astros in the rubber game; the offense came alive as Philadelphia ground out 16 hits while Brett Myers had a strong showing on the mound, leading the Phillies to a resounding 10-2 win over the Astros 10-2. Chris Coste led the Phillies' attack, going 4-for-5 with a home run, a run scored and 3 RBIs while Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Pat Burrell, So Taguchi, Greg Dobbs and Geoff Jenkins added 2 hits each - with Utley, Howard and Burrell adding a home run apiece. Brett Myers (2-1) got the win as he went 7 strong innings, allowing 5 hits, an earned run, walking 1 while striking out 8. Houston was l
Roy Oswalt tossed seven innings of five-hit, one-run ball as the Astros went on to edge the Phillies 2-1 in the second-of-three at Citizens Bank Park. Oswalt fanned four and walked two en route to his first win of the season. Michael Bourn went 2-for-4 with a home run for Houston, which has won three-of-four to improve to 6-and-9 on the year. Carlos Lee doubled in a run in the victory. Doug Brocail closed things out for his first save. Ryan Howard singled in Jayson Werth in the first inning to provide the only run for Philadelphia, which slipped to 7-and-8. Kyle Kendrick gave up two runs in seven frames to take the tough-luck loss.
Pedro Feliz doubled in the winning run in a four-run ninth inning as the Phillies rallied to beat the Astros 4-3 in the first of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park. Chris Snelling led off the ninth with a pinch-hit solo homer and Pat Burrell tied the game with a two-run blast. Jose Valverde allowed all four runs in the frame to blow his second save and take the loss. Rudy Seanez tossed a scoreless inning of relief to pick up his first win for Philadelphia, which has won three-of-four to even its record at 7-and-7. Lance Berkman had two hits and scored twice, and Miguel Tejada, Geoff Blum and Hunter Pence each plated a run in defeat. Valverde's meltdown spoiled eight innings of four-hit, shutout ball by Shawn Chacon.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 6-4 yesterday at Minute Maid Park. Albert Pujols went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo homers and an RBI single to power the Cardinals. Chris Sampson gave up three runs in four frames to take the loss. Lance Berkman went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Carlos Lee singled in a run for Houston. The Astros take today off before a three-game stand against the Florida Marlins starting at 7:05 tomorrow night at Minute Maid. Roy Oswalt is set to pitch for Houston.
The Astros won their home opener Monday, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 at Minute Maid Park. New shortstop Miguel Tejada endeared himself to fans by hitting a two-run homer in the bottom of the 9th to bring Houston the win. Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee went back-to-back, and J.R. Towles launched a solo shot, as Houston scored all five runs over the final three frames to pick up its third win of the season. Wandy Rodriguez twirled seven-and-a-third innings of shutout ball in a no-decision. The Astros take on St. Louis again tonight at Minute Maid at 7:05 with Shawn Chacon set to pitch for Houston.
The Houston Astros won their first game of the regular season last night against the Padres 9-6 in San Diego. Hunter Pence singled in the tying run and Lance Berkman hit a three-run homer as the Astros scored four times in the ninth inning. Geoff Blum, Ty Wigginton and Carlos Lee also homered. Jose Valverde gave up the go-ahead run on a sac-fly in the bottom of the eighth, but got credit for the win. Trevor Hoffman allowed three hits, a walk and all four runs in the ninth to take the loss for San Diego. Shawn Chacon is scheduled to pitch for Houston this afternoon when the Astros again take on the Padres in San Diego at 2:35.
Injury disclosure is a weird and unfortunate aspect of being a professional athlete. Luckily this isn’t a well known practice in all lines of work. For example, I don’t want to call my boss and tell him that I’m really hungover and can’t come to work, instead of just saying that I have “food poisoning” [...]
Looking at 5 Players from the Houston Astros This is really a boring organization; I actually had difficulty coming up with five interesting players. But after scraping the bottom of the barrel:
Miguel Tejada-I just wanted to mention again that aside from the hard and soft evidence, Tejada has been on a multi-year decline in SLG and overall PX rating from BaseballHQ, and it may be asking a lot
... goles son amores Enrique Alberto Bologna, arquero argentino de Alianza Lima quien el último domingo anotó dos goles de penal ante el César Vallejo de Trujillo fue sorprendido por las cámaras de "Magaly TeVe" besando apasionadamente a la bailarina del programa "Astros de la Risa", Cristina Rodríguez, en una calle de Miraflores. Este es un video que sin duda le traerá muchos problemas al futbolista, pues el miércoles pasado recibió la visita de su prometida Bárbara, quien llegó a Lima desde Buenos Aires para hacerle compañía y finiquitar los detalles de la boda. El día lunes, Enrique Bologna apareció en diversos medios de prensa junto a su novia Bárbara, dedicándole los goles anotados en Trujillo y declarando que la gaucha se trata del amor de su vida. Enrique Bologna y C
Yankees vs. Astros@ Steinbrenner FieldFirst pitch: 1:15 p.m.tv/radio: YES - MLB.TVHere are the lineups:YANKEESLineupMelky Cabrera CFDerek Jeter SSRobinson Cano 2BAlex Rodriguez DHShelley Duncan 1BWilson Betemit 3BJason Lane RFJose Molina CBrett Gardner LF PitchingAndy Pettitte (2-3 innings, 40 pitches)Mariano RiveraSteven White (1-2 innings)LaTroy HawkinsBrian BruneyJose Veras ASTROSLineupBourn DHCruz Jr. CFPence RFBlum 3BDiaz LFNiekro 1BNewhan 2BPerez SSQuintero C PitchingRHP Shawn ChaconRHP Chris SampsonRHP Geoff GearyRHP Carlos HinesNotes:- Alex Rodriguez, and Jorge Posada are both suffering from sore right shoulders. A-Rod will ware a heat patch during today's game to ease the pain, it also effects his ability to throw, which is why he will be the DH today. But, don't worry it's nothin
Spring Training - New York Yankees vs. Houston AstrosHere are photos of the Astros/Yankees game in Kissimmee, Florida this afternoon. After driving for a little more than three hours, I'm finally out of the car, an working on some stuff right now.Well, I'll be spending the rest of my time here watching the both Orioles and Nationals battle until Saturday. Right now, I'm at some swanky hotel paying quite a bit of money because I didn't reserve a room online or whatever before coming here. Granted, I am only five minutes from the ballpark, but I paid far more than I wanted.I'll be at the Cardinals vs. Orioles game Tuesday afternoon, and then the Nationals Dodgers game in the evening.Lots of driving, but I'll have more for you all tomorrow night. I'm beat, so I'll talk to you in the morning b
The Yankees defeated the Houston Astros 7-6 today at Osceoloa County Stadium in Kissimmee. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Yankees 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 7 14 4 Astros 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 10 1 The offensive stars of the game for the Yankees were Robinson Cano(3-for-4, 2 RBI) and Shelley Duncan(2-for-4, 2 RBI). Morgan Ensberg (2-for-4, RBI) and Melky Cabrera (2-for-3, 2 R) also had good games.As I mentioned in my previous post Mussina got hit pretty hard today, but
En definitiva, nos seguimos preguntando que fue exactamente esa famosa estrella que guió a los magos de oriente. Les transcribo una cuestión de la Suma Teológica de Tomás de Aquino. Este “monje de la oscura Edad Media” (como le gusta decir a algunos) en la tercera parte de su obra toca el tema. Es interesante [...]
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It looks like Mark Prior won't be on the market for very long.
Cut loose by the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, Prior received an offer from the Houston Astros on Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle.
"We've got an offer out to him at this point and time," Houston general manager Ed Wade told the newspaper. "I got a sense that we're in the relatively early stages. Yeah, we got on board with that one."
According to the newspaper, Wade won't discuss the specifics of offers the Astros make. Scouts around baseball, however, think Prior will ink an incentive-laced, one-year deal before testing free agency again after the season.
Someone tell me how to feel.
By Stephen RhodesThe Houston Astros got an upgrade at closer on Friday when they acquired closer Jose Valverde from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four-player trade. The D-Backs received infielder Chris Burke and right-handed pitchers Juan Gutierrez and Chad Qualls in return. In Valverde's 5-year career, he is 9-14 with a 3.29 ERA and 98 saves in 253 games. Astros general manager Ed Wade told the Ticker, "In Jose Valverde, we're adding an All-Star closer and one of the best stoppers in the game. He led the majors in saves last year, and most of them came in tight, one-run situations for a team that was in the thick of a pennant race. He's a huge addition to our pitching staff." Burke hit .229 with 6 home runs and 28 RBI in 111 games with Houston last season. In his career, he has hit .249 with 20 home runs, 94 RBI and 31 stolen bases in 4 seasons with Houston. Gutierrez went 1-1 with a 5.91 ERA in only 7 games - 3 of them starts - for Houston last season. Qualls went 6-5 with
By Stephen RhodesThe Houston Astros made yet another big splash in hoping to improve their team; according to Juan A. Lozano of the Associated Press, shortstop Miguel Tejada was traded Wednesday from the Baltimore Orioles to the Astros for five players. The Orioles got in return outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton, Dennis Sarfate and third baseman Michael Costanzo. Houston general manager Ed Wade said the Astros couldn't pass up the chance to add Tejada, adding, "The reality is when you are talking about a player of this magnitude, you have to go in with every expectation that the asking price is going to be very high and if you want to participate, it's going to be tough." Apparently, Baltimore thought that Tejada, 31, had lost some range playing shortstop; they tried to without success covnert him into a third baseman. Wade said that they're not that concerned about Tejada's range. Ironically, Adam Everett, Houston's starting shortstop, will become an unr
From the Baltimore Sun: "Two years after he first suggested that he'd benefit from a change of scenery, Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada finally got his wish as he was traded to the Houston Astros today in president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail's boldest move to date.In return for the four-time All-Star, the Orioles will get outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton and Dennis Sarfate, and third baseman Michael Costanzo."***It will be sad to see him go; however, at the state the team was in, there was no point in him still remaining an Oriole. The team is definitely going to rebuild, and for the amount Tejada was being paid, you need to have some like that on a contending team, not taking up payroll.Some might have criticized Tejada for his fielding, sometimes sulky attitude, and for demanding a trade, but for the time he was in here in Baltimore, I'd say he produced with his bat and for the most part played with unbridled passion until as of late.Maybe this mo
After a few days quite days, there has been another "blockbuster trade":"The Baltimore Orioles traded shortstop Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros on Wednesday...[t]he blockbuster trade, first reported by The Baltimore Sun, sends five players to the Orioles -- outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton and Dennis Sarfate, and third-base prospect Michael Costanzo."The big name here is obviously Tejada. And once again we've got a gap between perception and reality. In 2004, when has 28, Tejada was a very dangerous hitter, with a .311/.360/.534 line. Since then, his numbers have been in a steady decline. The most disturbing trend (if you're Ed Wade) is his ISO (SLG-BA), a good measure of a hitter's power (horizontal axis is Tejada's age, blue line is league average):This isn't a new thing. Players peak in the late 20s, then begin to decline. The Astros now get to pay $26MM for two years of the decline phase of Tejada's career. Either they keep him at SS, where
Kaz Matsui finalized have finalized his three-year contract with the Houston Astros. The contract is worth $16.5 million. He will get $1.5 million signing bonus, payable upon approval. He will get a yearly salary of $5million. Aside from that Houston Astros will provide a translator and a physical therapist.
“Kaz runs extremely well. He steals bases, moves runners and takes the extra base. He plays the game the right way.” Astros General manager Ed Wade said.
The Houston Astros and Doug Brocail agreed to a one year contract. The deal is worth $2.5 million. The deal also includes a team option for 2009.
“Doug is a battle-tested, veteran reliever who will make our bullpen stronger,” new Astros general manager Ed Wade said. “He’s a great competitor and has shown the ability to pitch a lot while performing equally well against both left-handed and right-handed hitters.”
Aca les dejo unos videos de la argentina de "Astros de la risa" , que hace poco tuvo un ampay en un conocido programa de Tv.
Osiris de Astros de la risa; chica de la semana
Osiris de Astros de la risa: La historia desconocida
Osiris de Astros de la risa : La historia desconocida II
La chilena Kenita Larrain en un sketch del programa "Astros de la risa ", en el que participa con el chato barraza, el gordo Casaretto y Tulio Loza
No esta nada mal la chilena Kenita Larrain
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La rubia Luciana Salazar aquí en la cámara indiscreta que le hicieron en el programa "Astros de la risa" , en la que lloro ya que fue una broma muy pesada .
Tan pesada por el tema ya que parecia que la involucraban en un tema de drogas y ademas lo hicieron con un realismo total... vean el video en Astros de la risa de Luciana Salazar
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La argentina Luciana Salazar en una secuencia del programa cómico peruano "Astros de la Risa" . En este video la rubia Luciana Salazar aparece sola mostrandose muy sexy mostrando un bikini rojo, bueno para que les digo mas.. vean el video ;)
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Aqui esta un pedazo de la camara escondida que hace unos minutos se emitio en Astros de la Risa, realmente Luciana Salazar se puso histérica ya que un tipo en el carro que estaba le tiraba una bolsa con contenido dudoso(supuestamente droga), no se molesto tanto como dijeron , al final Luciana Salazar dio saludos a todos y termino riendose
The Jaunt considers the many promotions and giveaways at sporting events throughout the season, and hand-picks the best of the week. MLB - Houston Astros - Minute Maid ParkSunday, September 30 vs. Atlanta Braves, 1:05 p.m.- 2007 Team Poster (1st 20,000 Fans).- Biggio "I Was There" Art Card (All Fans).- Craig Biggio Jersey T-shirt (1st 20,000 Fans). The Houston Astros have certainly taken full advantage of the popularity of their soon-to-be-retired-star and 3,000 hit club member, offering yet another opportunity to honor Craig Biggio during the team's final home game of the season. Fans will be taking home a very nice print that features Biggio's historical hit with other members of the exclusive 3,000 hit club serving as the border.
Con “Sky” los usuarios pueden aprender acerca de las constelaciones, investigar las distintas estrellas que las conforman, observar el espacio a través de 120 imágenes de alta resolución.El gigante estadounidense Google, propietario del buscador más usado de internet, anunció hoy el lanzamiento de "Sky", una nueva herramienta que permite al usuario explorar el cielo desde la tierra con la ayuda del programa "Google Earth".Con esta herramienta, según informó la multinacional en un comunicado, los usuarios pueden contemplar el cielo desde cualquier lugar del mundo y navegar entre cien millones de estrellas individuales y 200 millones de galaxias.Las imágenes de alta resolución y la información superpuesta proporcionan un escenario "único" para la visualización y el aprendizaje del espacio. Para acceder a esta nueva herramienta, los usuarios solamente tienen que descargar "Google Earth" y elegir la opción de "Sky" en la barra de herramientas.El interfaz y la navegación e
For the first time since May 30, the Cubs have lost three consecutive games. Actually, they've lost five out of the last six. Yet somehow, they are only a game out of the division lead (probably soon to be .5 games for the time being, since once again the Rockies are beating the Brewers like a redheaded stepchild). So, while it may not be time to panic, it is certainly time to get back to winning ways.
Unless Mark Grace heeded my call last night and brought some slumpbusters over to Houston, then the fate of turning things around lies on the arm (and perhaps bat) of Big Z.
¡Yo soy listo!
Big Z, who overall is 14-7 with a 3.42 ERA, has won seven of his last nine starts, but didn't factor last time out because of dehydration and cramps. Hopefuuly he's got plenty of water and bananas in him tonight, because this game can really kickstart this team as it heads to Colorado. Zambrano has done well against Houston this season, and I'll just leave it at that. However, winning won't be
Dear Cubs,
I really didn't want to say anything, but, since our leadoff hitter went down, I've noticed a distinct lack of . . . something . . . on our team. At first I assumed it was hustle, then thought maybe it was that "cubbie swagger" we've all been hearing so much about, and, in my darkest moments, I even thought it might be heart.
But I think I've figured something out. You guys have hustle (look at you, EPatt, almost legging out a sac bunt!), you have heart (you guys never stop trying, even when you're down by 18 in the top of the 3rd). I think what we are lacking these days is a little bit of self confidence.
So go to the closest mirror (I'm assuming you're all in the Houston clubhouse right now, so we'll take turns. . . let's let the starters look first). Take a good long look at yourself. Aren't you handsome? Aren't you a big major-league baseball playing stud? Yes you are! Now repeat after me:
How did that feel? Good, right? You guys don't need a $136 mi
Meet your newest Cub, Eric Patterson, who was called up after Soriano went down with his quad injury last night.
Now, I know many have bad thoughts of a "Patterson" with pinstripes on, thanks to Eric's older brother, Corey, who was run out of town due to numerous boneheadeness. And that's understandable. But, that doesn't mean they'll be the same player. Sometimes, the older brother ends up being the better player, like with Cal and Billy Ripken. But, other times, it's a younger brother who comes out on top (ever hear of Vince DiMaggio? Exactly).
So, to me, E-Patt gets a clean slate to start. In 111 games with Iowa, he's batting .299 with 14 HR, 62 RBI and 14 SB, also with a .360 OBP and .830 OPS. The bad news is 12 errors. Whether he plays in the infield or outfield, hopefully he can limit the defensive miscues. The Cubs begin a three-game set with Houston tonight in the clown park sponsored by Minute Maid. Tonight, Rich Hill takes the mound, and hopefully he can make it to t
Wow, nice win last night. I listened to most of it on XM and boy did the Ted go crazy when Teixeira made his debut on the bench. He’ll be in the line up tonight. Scooter had a hell of a night, 2 dingers and all around great night.
-==The Pitchers==-
Buddy Carlyle (5-3, 99 ERA+) [...]
For getting a day off yesterday, boy were the Braves busy. As it stands we’re sitting 3rd in the NL East and 2.5 back of the Wild Card.
Tex is on the way, though most likely wont be in uniform tonight.
-==Tale ‘O the Tape==-
Braves
Astros
W-L
55-51
46-59
Pythag W-L
56-50
47-58
RS
506
466
RA
478
528
Team OPS+
108
98
Team ERA+
103
93
-==The Pitchers==-
Chuck James (8-8, 119 ERA+) takes the mound [...]
What would have happened if the Astros drafted Derek Jeter as Hal Newhouser insisted?? I try to quantify what would, and could, have occurred. Those readers who are even vaguely interested in baseball history undoubtedly know Hal Newhouser. He was a back-to-back MVP as a pitcher during wartime in the 1940s, and is a Hall of Famer (of marginal merit in my view). You can click on the link for his Baseball-reference.com page.After his playing career, Newhouser became a scout, eventually for the Astros. In the lead up to the 1992 draft, Newhouser insisted that the Astros draft Jeter. Newhouser, in fact, apparently discovered Jeter. The Astros passed, drafting Phil Nevin instead. Newhouser was so incensed that he quit. Nevin played 18 games for the Astros, before being traded to the Tigers and having a creditable career. So, what would have happened to the Astros had they drafted Jeter?? Yankee fans will no doubt confirm one of Newhouser's key bits of scouting on Jeter; namely that he was
