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June 1, 2009
Who's Leaving First: Ed Wade, Cecil Cooper or Roy Oswalt?
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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December 3, 2007
Astros Sign Kaz Matsui, Corner the Market on Mediocre Middle Infielders
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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March 11, 2008
Spring Training: Pain, Pain and Ball Girls
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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March 28, 2008
Play Ball: John Royal’s Predictions for the Houston Astros
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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April 14, 2008
Astros-Marlins: How Did Roy Oswalt Become Woody Williams?
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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April 21, 2008
Astros-Rockies: Say Hello to Eny Cabreja
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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April 30, 2008
Astros-Diamondbacks: Playing Around with Play by Play
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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May 14, 2008
Astros-Giants: Big Puma Takes It Easy, Only Gets One Hit
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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May 15, 2008
Astros-Giants: Big Puma, Billy Jack and Doug Rader
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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May 16, 2008
Astros-Giants: Biggio Attacked? Hold Up.
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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May 20, 2008
Astros-Cubs: So That’s What a Good Team Looks Like…
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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May 30, 2008
Astros-Cardinals: St. Louis Smacks Houston Again
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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June 25, 2008
Astros-Rangers: Houston Wins, Barely, and Somehow Manages to Outclass Atlanta
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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July 15, 2008
A Houston Astros Mid-Season Progress Report
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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August 12, 2008
Astros-Giants: Bad Calls from Cecil Cooper and Richard Justice
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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August 13, 2008
Astros-Giants: Don’t Get Your Hopes Up, People
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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August 15, 2008
Astros-Giants: Any Day Now Cecil Cooper Will Be Starting Brad Ausmus at First
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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August 18, 2008
Astros-Diamondbacks: Ugly Weekend for Houston
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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September 8, 2008
Astros-Rockies: Feel the Pain
The Astros were able to actually win a series this weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of three games. And the good news is that they should be able to win a couple of games this week as their next four games are against the Colorado Rockies, another losing team, like the Astros, but on ... More >>
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January 8, 2009
Houston Astros 2009 Season Preview
The Chron tried to get everybody in the mood for baseball yesterday with their story on what the 2009 Houston Astros roster looks like. If you're not excited about the season, don't blame the Chron because they're not the ones who put the roster together. And folks, this isn't a good roster. Citing ... More >>
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February 9, 2009
Astros Spring Training Starts Friday
Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>
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February 17, 2009
UPDATED: Astros Doctor Can't Follow Tender, Delicate Team PLUS Spring Training Updates
Photo by OakleyOriginalsThis may hurt a little. The Houston Astros signed Mike Hampton earlier this off-season. Mike Hampton has not pitched a complete season of baseball since 2004. And last season they signed Kaz Matsui who gets injured while standing still. Brandon Backe and Chris Sampson hav ... More >>
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February 17, 2009
UPDATED: Astros Doctor Can't Follow Tender, Delicate Team PLUS Spring Training Updates
Photo by OakleyOriginalsThis may hurt a little. The Houston Astros signed Mike Hampton earlier this off-season. Mike Hampton has not pitched a complete season of baseball since 2004. And last season they signed Kaz Matsui who gets injured while standing still. Brandon Backe and Chris Sampson hav ... More >>
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February 9, 2009
Astros Spring Training Starts Friday
Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>
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January 8, 2009
Houston Astros 2009 Season Preview
The Chron tried to get everybody in the mood for baseball yesterday with their story on what the 2009 Houston Astros roster looks like. If you're not excited about the season, don't blame the Chron because they're not the ones who put the roster together. And folks, this isn't a good roster. Citing ... More >>
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April 14, 2009
The Astros: Even Worse Than We Thought?
Photo by William HoltkampSure it's just one week. Just seven games. But damn. The Astros are bad. Historically bad. How bad? The Astros record of 1-6 is the team's worst start to a season in 25 years. But it doesn't stop there. The Astros have failed to score in 27 of their last 28 innin ... More >>
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April 17, 2009
25 Things About The New Yankee Stadium And The Astros
Now that I'm unemployed, I'm spending way too much time at home watching TV. Particularly the MLB Network. I've become addicted to that thing. And yesterday, with the Astros having a day game against the Pirates on Fox, and there being an afternoon game on the MLB Network, I was in kind of a w ... More >>
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May 25, 2000
Love in the Time of Chundering
Hoping to be a modern-day Pillow Talk, Bossa Nova merely blows its cookies
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May 20, 2009
Astros Suck At Everything But Texting Anonymous Criticism Of Their Boss
Photo by Aaron M. SprecherI've got an admission to make. Baseball is my true love. My favorite sport. Yet I haven't really been following the Astros these past couple of weeks because I've found myself busy with the Houston Aeros. I know a little of how the team's been doing, and that Cecil Cooper o ... More >>
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June 25, 2009
How The Hell Can You Be Optimistic About The Astros?
Photo by Aaron M. SprecherI was listening to sports talk radio yesterday -- the past couple of days actually -- and it appears that there are people out there who think the Astros still have a chance to make the playoffs. As far as I could tell, these people weren't on the Astros payroll. And I just ... More >>
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June 29, 2009
The Astros, Making Sure That Their Rare Young Talent Stays Hidden
Photo by mighty_maxicanOne would think that infielder Edwin Maysonet might be a little pissed about the Astros sending him back down to the minor leagues on Saturday night. He would be justified, seeing as how all he did was play excellent defense at second and third base, while showing off some ... More >>
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July 24, 2009
Astros Are Red-Hot...For Now
Is it actually possible? Is it actually possible that the Houston Astros could climb into first place of the NL Central this weekend? Can it really be that we'll wake up on Monday morning and discover that the Astros will be in a position to actually start pulling away with the division le ... More >>
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August 25, 2009
Make The Astros Better: Forget Free Agents
Photo by Aaron M. SprecherA friend sent me this Richard Justice blog post over the weekend, then he asked, given the premise that Drayton McLane was going to allow unlimited spending for next season's team, just what it was that I would do. First, unlike one of Justice's suggestions, I woul ... More >>
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August 28, 2009
If You Love Roy Oswalt, Set Him Free
Ed. Note: We mistakenly stated that Brian McTaggart was with the Houston Chronicle, which has now been corrected. We regret the error. If you were watching the Astros lose on Wednesday night, then you probably recall that at one point, Albert Pujols hit a soft groundball right up the middle ... More >>
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October 27, 2009
Our Condolences To New Astro Manager Brad Mills
Let me be the first to offer my condolences to Brad Mills. Now I'm sure Mills doesn't think he needs my condolences. After all, he just achieved his dream, which is becoming the manager of a major league baseball team.But that team is the Houston Astros.Mills, who accepted the job today, was ac ... More >>
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December 16, 2009
Drayton Sells Astros, Almost
Hey kids, guess what? Drayton McLane is a liar.I'm not shocked by that. I used to work for the guy. But apparently people at the Houston Chronicle are surprised that Drayton lied to them about trying to sell the team after the 2008 season. A local businessman, Jim Crane, even entered into a hands ... More >>
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January 26, 2010
Baseball Is Coming: 25 Things To Love About The Astros This Year
Photo by Aaron M. SprecherBelieve it or not, but pitchers and catchers are reporting for the Houston Astros on February 19, 2010. Yes, the Astros are going to suck this year, but it's baseball, and I love baseball. That said, I realize that some of you might want some more specific reasons to get ... More >>
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March 17, 2010
A (Somewhat Limited) List Of Reasons To Watch The Astros This Season
Photo by Aaron M. SprecherSo I had a friend the other day asking me why he should bother with watching the Houston Astros this season. I went with the because-you-love-baseball answer, and he went the-Astros-aren't-baseball answer. And I've got to confess, looking at Brian McTaggart's proposed ... More >>
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April 5, 2010
The Official 2010 Astros Preview, And It Ain't Pretty
So it's Opening Day today, a day generally reserved for baseball optimism. Unless you live in Pittsburgh or Kansas City, or...Houston. I know that Lance Berkman thinks that this team can compete, but seeing as how the Big Puma is starting the season on the disabled list with a balky knee, ... More >>
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April 16, 2010
The Astros Will Not Be 0-162. 1-161, We're Not So Sure
The good news? The Houston Astros won a baseball game yesterday, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 to win get their first victory of the year (they lost 5-2 to St. Louis on Monday, and the Cards won 2-1 on Wednesday night). So those of you who picked the Astros to go 0-162 for the season j ... More >>
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April 20, 2010
The Astros Win a Series! The Astros Win a Series!
While sitting through the rain delay at Cougar Field on Sunday, I was following the Astros game on MLB.com and on Twitter. One thing I couldn't miss, besides the Astros losing again, were the number of tweets coming from the Astros beat writers about what was happening with Lance Berkman on h ... More >>
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April 23, 2010
Hey Astros, Here's a Thought: Bench Carlos Lee
The Astros Twitter feed was rather shocked that Carlos Lee couldn't bend over and make a play on a ground ball in left field last night. It's as if the Astros writers thought there was either a legitimate outfielder in left field, or that Carlos Lee actually gave a damn about anything that ha ... More >>
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May 3, 2010
Can Roy Oswalt Sue The Astros For Non-Support?
The Astros: still playing the old, ineffective guysIt was just last week that the Astros were 8-10, had won six straight and eight of their last ten, and were no longer the worst team in the National League.Since that time, they've been swept by the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves. T ... More >>
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May 17, 2010
Roy Oswalt Bitching About No Run Support: The Astros Fun Season Continues
Roy-O, your ERA is doing more than enough talking for youToday's big Houston Astros news comes by way of the Harris County Family Courts where sources are reporting that Astros ace, Roy Oswalt, has filed for divorce from the Houston Astros citing irreconcilable differences as the cause for the fa ... More >>
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May 20, 2010
Kaz Is Gone, But The Astros Pain Endures
Photo by Aaron M. SprecherWhen the world is upside down, Kaz won't still be aroundKazuo Matsui is gone. He is no longer a Houston Astros. Things are well with the world. All of the Astros problems are solved. World Series, here they come.Okay, not really. The Astros still suck. They're goin ... More >>
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May 20, 2010
Game Time: Pouring Out A 40 Of Sake For Kaz Matsui
Rocking the hat, Kaz-styleWhen you're replacing a legend, the fear is always that the bar has been set too high, that whomever you decide to trot out to second base, after nearly two decades of Craig Biggio, will die under the immense weight of the stats, the hustle, the memories. Biggio finishe ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
Rice's Baker Institute on Drugs
KPFT recordings to be archived there.
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July 1, 2010
Astro All Stars: They Have To Have One, Right?
Back in the day, when All Stars had sideburnsToday is your last chance to cast your vote for Kazuo Matsui to start in the MLB All Star Game. And the voting ends at 10:59 p.m., so get to it while you still can.But no matter what happens, no matter how many times you vote today, no Houston Astros ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
Astros 2011: It Ain't Going to Be Pretty
Bad news: The Astros are actually playing baseball this season.The Astros are probably opening up the season tomorrow -- they're scheduled to play, but the weather in Philadelphia might not cooperate. And if the stories that have been kicking around are true, this might be the last opening d ... More >>
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