New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise
Buster Olney...runs. He became what Houston general manager Ed Wade envisioned he would be when he traded Brad Lidge for Bourn after the 2007 season. Success like that seemed far off in the summer of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009
Feliz hits grand slam as Phillies knock off Astros
Associated PressPedro Feliz's grand slam helped the Phillies beat the Astros and reduce their magic number to clinch the East.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 29, 2009Phillies' East lead cut to 4 after 5th loss in last 7 games
Associated PressYorman Bazardo pitched 5 2/3 effective innings against the team that cut him in spring training, and helped the Astros beat Philadelphia 8-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2009Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling
Buster OlneyMaybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009
Norris, Lee lead way as Astros dump Phillies in Houston
Associated PressRookie Bud Norris pitched six efficient innings for his first win in a month and Carlos Lee had a two-run single in the Houston Astros' 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 06, 2009Astros making usual second-half move
ESPN.com...that division; they have a prolific leadoff man. Michael Bourn, who came to Houston in the Brad Lidge trade, quickly is becoming one of the game's most enticing players. He has a .354...
Page | ConversationSurvivor, NL East edition
...has a 5.97 ERA, and No. 5 starter Chan Ho Park lost his job. Closer Brad Lidge was much less than perfect before landing on the disabled list, shortstop Jimmy Rollins has battled...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2009
How Nick Johnson could fit in Boston
A rival talent evaluator mused Thursday about how Nick Johnson -- who has been the subject of trade talks between the Red Sox and Nationals -- would b...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 05, 2009
Halladay: A nuanced approach that all agree on
Mariano Rivera throws a cutter that veers into the hands of left-handed hitters, and Brandon Webb might throw the best two-seam fastball that moves th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 12, 2009
Pujols beats out Howard for NL MVP award
Associated PressCardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has won his second National League Most Valuable Player award.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Astros' first order of business: Re-sign Wolf
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comNothing would help the Astros more than re-signing left-hander Randy Wolf and adding another quality starter.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Tejada's grand slam sparks sizzling Astros' 5th-straight win
Associated PressMiguel Tejada's grand slam helped the surging Astros beat the Pirates 7-4 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 10, 2008The midseason review ... '84 Cubs style
Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2Jonah Keri channels the '84 Cubs to hand out progress reports on all the NL teams.
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