Archive for the ‘Houston Astros’ Category
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
How bad are the Houston Astros?
We're glad you asked.
After Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks, Houston dropped to 40 games below .500 for the season. The Astros would have to go on a 43-3 tear in order to break even in 2011. Obviously that would be one of the unlikeliest scenarios ...
Posted in Houston Astros, MLB | 1 Comment »
Monday, April 6th, 2009
Well, the moment has arrived for those of us who have the sometimes unfortunate designation of being a Chicago Cubs fan.
And I'm not talking about you douchebags that show up at Wrigley during the year to drink beer and soak up the sun but don't know who that day's starting ...
Posted in Accursed Sports Towns, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, MLB | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness a no-hitter in person? Well, have ya?
If you answered yes, then do we ever have a solution for you: a guest entry from Cousin Charlie, long-time friend of the program who was in attendance at Miller Park on Sunday ...
Posted in Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Cousin Charlie Chimes In, Houston Astros, MLB | No Comments »
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
After missing history at Miller Park Sunday night, I was not going to stand idly by as the Cubs took on the Astros once again Monday afternoon. Come cheese or high water, nothing would stop me from paying my penance to the baseball gods.
Thanks to Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, I nearly ...
Posted in Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, Ned Yost | 1 Comment »
Monday, September 15th, 2008
[caption id="attachment_2465" align="alignright" width="309" caption="'Los points to the sky after recording the final out, courtesy of Chicago Tribune"][/caption]
People sometimes wonder why I nerdily keep score at every baseball game that I attend. The answer is always the same.
"You never know when you'll be at a no-hitter. This scorecard could be ...
Posted in 2008 Is Great, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, MLB | 1 Comment »
