49 Results for brad lidge

Getting pumped for the playoffs

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Page 2 presents 77 reasons to spend October in front of your TV set.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling

Buster Olney

Maybe 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Survivor, 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...

ESPN Insider 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...

ESPN Insider 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 12, 2009

Pujols beats out Howard for NL MVP award

Associated Press

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has won his second National League Most Valuable Player award.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Astros top Cards; rookie Towles continues to impress

Astros 6, Cardinals 3

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 21, 2007

Home run-proficient, strikeout-resistant Pujols

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Like Joe DiMaggio before him, Albert Pujols is that rare breed of player who can inflict a lot of damage with his bat while keeping his strikeouts in check.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007

Berkman sparks Astros; Albers shuts down Cards

Matt Albers pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Lance Berkman homered for the second consecutive game and the Astros beat the Cardinals 2-1.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 30, 2007

The 83 story lines of the season

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Are you ready for some baseball? Page 2's Jonah Keri is, and he knows the 83 story lines that will dominate this season.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2007

Everybody root against the Cards!

Eric Neel, Page 2

Eric Neel has eight good reasons why the Cardinals must lose the NL Central. It's the best thing for all of us.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006

Clemens bids farewell to Houston; Astros sweep Cards

Roger Clemens struck out six in his final home start of the season and Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer as the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 24, 2006

Oswalt, Berkman help Astros avoid sweep by Cardinals

Roy Oswalt pitched shutout ball into the ninth inning and Lance Berkman hit his 40th home run, helping the Houston Astros bounce back from a dispiriting loss to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Wednesday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 13, 2006

Pujols, Cards win in 9th, deal blow to Astros playoff hopes

Albert Pujols drove a two-out, two-run double in the ninth inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 12, 2006

Albert's great again: Pujols homer lifts Cardinals in 10

St. Louis 7, Houston 6 (10 innings)

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 08, 2006