388 Results for houston astros

In baseball, and in politics, the numbers don't lie

Jim Caple, Page 2

Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus turned himself into a political genius this fall.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Don't be so quick to criticize bandwagon fans

Jemele Hill, Page 2

The Rays are criticized for having bandwagon fans, but what's so noble about flocking to see a loser?

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

The worst general managers in sports history

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Matt Millen's firing in Detroit calls for a list of the worst general managers in sports history.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

AP Photo/Morry Gash

...Zambrano reacts after the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Milwaukee. Zambrano threw a no-hitter as the Cubs won 5...

Photo | September 23, 2008

C.J. Nitkowski: left-handed and blogging

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

Former major league pitcher C.J. Nitkowski is plying his trade and candidly blogging away in Japan.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2008

Sorry, dudes: Guys you didn't want on your fantasy team

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

These guys took relief pitching to the extreme

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

From Roy Face's amazing 18-1 season in relief to Mike Marshall's 208 innings as a reliever, Jim Baker looks at some unique reliever records.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Breaking down the MLB trade deadline rumors

DJ Gallo, Page 2

With the MLB trade deadline looming, DJ Gallo breaks down all the rumors his sources are providing.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

HOUSTON - JUNE 29: Pitcher Josh Beckett #19 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the Houston Astros during Interleague MLB action on June 29, 2008 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo...

Photo | July 16, 2008

The midseason review ... '84 Cubs style

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Jonah Keri channels the '84 Cubs to hand out progress reports on all the NL teams.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

I am Ed Wade . . . hear me roar

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

What's so terrible about Astros general manager Ed Wade stooping to Shawn Chacon's level?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade announces that the baseball club has acquired infielder Miguel Tejada from the...

Photo | June 26, 2008

AP Photo/Fred Jewell

Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, May 6, 1998, in Chicago. Wood tied the major league record with 20 strikeouts...

Photo | June 19, 2008

AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky

Houston Astros pitcher Mike Scott, center, reacts at first base after pitching a no-hitter against the San...

Photo | June 05, 2008

Will Berkman's month rank as one of best ever?

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Lance Berkman's unbelievable May has Page 2 searching for some of the best months by a hitter since 1969.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008