...2009: Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee (34) throwing a pitch during the game between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Astros beat the Phillies...

Arnsberg named Astros' pitching coach

The Astros added several coaches to new manager Brad Mills' staff Friday.

Jays' Gaston to be adviser after '10

Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston has signed a four-year consulting contract with the team that will begin when his managerial deal expires at the end of the 2010 season.

Houston Astros

CINCINNATI - 1979: Outfielder Jose Cruz of the Houston Astros swings at the pitch during a game a 1979 season game against the Cincinnati Reds at...

A wrong message in McGwire's return

Tony La Russa, Bud Selig and others celebrating Mark McGwire's return to baseball still don't get it. This isn't the lesson baseball needs to be teaching.

Meet the World Series umpiring crew

Beginning with crew chief Gerry Davis, ESPN.com takes a closer look at the umpires for this year's World Series.

Mills to manage Astros

Brad Mills was hired by Houston to be the Astros' new manager on Tuesday after six seasons as Terry Francona's bench coach in Boston.

Mills gets third Astros interview

The Houston Astros, moving closer to a decision on their managerial hire, were scheduled to hold a third interview Tuesday with Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills.

Indians introduce manager Acta

Manny Acta had two choices for his second job managing in the majors. He picked Cleveland over Houston, where his baseball career began.

Padres' coaching staff agrees to return

Randy Ready, who remains a candidate to become manager of the Houston Astros, is one of six coaches agreeing to contracts to return to the San Diego Padres' staff.

Astros interview Mills, Bogar

Red Sox coaches Brad Mills and Tim Bogar interviewed with the Astros on Monday for the manager's job.

Cubs, Jaramillo begin contract talks

The Cubs begin contract discussions with Rudy Jaramillo to be their new hitting coach.

Astros interview ex-manager Garner

Phil Garner has interviewed for the Houston Astros managerial job -- two years after the franchise fired him.

Melvin interviews with Astros

Former Arizona manager Bob Melvin has interviewed for the same position with the Houston Astros.

Yost meets with Astros on vacancy

Former Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost met with the Astros on Thursday, the third candidate to interview to become Houston's skipper next season.