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 ...
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Friday, July 29th, 2011
It's Friday night and baseball's trade deadline is Sunday afternoon. That means things are getting tense and heated all around the big leagues. Here's the latest on what's happening right now.
Reds and Nationals looking at Bourn
The Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals are both said to be interested in adding Houston ...
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011
The Houston Astros have gone hot and cold on trading outfielder Hunter Pence. While he's clearly their biggest trade chip, Pence is an important part of their roster and moving him would undoubtedly upset what's left of the team's fans. But, as of now, it appears more than likely Pence ...
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
The Pittsburgh Pirates are contending for the first time since Barry Bonds patrolled the outfield in the Steel City. Thanks to their improbable success thus far, the Bucs are actually looking to add pieces instead of sell them off. It must be an odd sensation for citizens of Pittsburgh, but ...
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Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
The Pirates beat the Astros on Tuesday night, which in itself is not a particularly noteworthy accomplishment. Many Little League teams are probably capable of the same task.
But where the victory puts the Pirates IS something to write home about.
With a 45-41 record, the Bucs are four games over .500 ...
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
We assume the following conversation took place between ESPN writer Buster Olney and his brain this weekend before he wrote a story detailing baseball's possible realignment to two 15-team leagues.
BUSTER: Hey brain, do you have any ideas? There's nothing interesting going on right now and I need to stir ...
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
I've always liked Lance Berkman. He's always seemed like a solid guy. A good ol' Texas boy who just likes to go out and hit some baseballs. He's never been one of those workout-crazed, way-too-into-it guys. He just seems like the kind of guy who likes playing baseball and has ...
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
Bud Black did one of the most incredible jobs of managing in the history of Major League Baseball during the 2010 season. Back in March, sports books put the San Diego Padres' over-under for victories at 71. The Padres won their 72nd game on August 18.
Black took a young, inexperienced ...
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
Information is coming fast and furious as we near Saturday's non-waiver trade deadline in Major League Baseball. We'll just get right into what's going on at this hour.
Berkman headed to the Bronx
Multiple reports are now saying that the New York Yankees have a deal in place to acquire Houston Astros ...
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
We're closing in on June and that means things are happening in Major League Baseball. Some teams are already out of it (I'm looking in your direction Baltimore and Houston), while others are unexpectedly in it (Go Padres!) and the time for maneuvering, dumping and trading is almost upon us. ...
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