Multiple avenues for Philly
Buster OlneyDominoes fell rapidly throughout the majors Monday, with deals and trades setting up more deals or negotiations or questions. The Phillies: The prima...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Houston Astros
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the Houston Astros, who are desperately in need of an intervention.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009
Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Matsui's single with bases loaded drives Astros; Oswalt leaves in 7th
Associated PressKaz Matsui's bases-loaded single drove in two runs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 05, 2009Lee's two-run homer powers Lilly, Cubs past Astros
Associated PressTed Lilly pitched eight shutout innings to reach the 10-win mark for the seventh consecutive season and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Cubs to a 2-0 victory over Aaron Boone and the Astros.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 02, 2009Diamondbacks shuffle closers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at the closer situation in Arizona after a freak season-ending injury to Chad Qualls.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Haren grabs 13th win as D-backs sweep Astros; Closer Qualls dislocates kneecap
Associated PressDan Haren threw seven sharp innings, Justin Upton hit his 22nd home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 30, 2009Wainwright shuts down Astros to become NL's first 15-game winner
Associated PressAdam Wainwright worked eight innings of three-hit ball to become the National League's first 15-game winner as the Cards beat the Astros 1-0.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 25, 2009D-Backs hold on to beat Astros after scoring five runs in first inning
Associated PressRyan Roberts matched a career high with four hits, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Sunday and snap a season-high seven-game skid.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 23, 2009Three errors too much despite Marlins' 15th straight game with 10-plus hits
Associated PressMichael Bourn had three hits, two stolen bases and two runs scored, and the Houston Astros beat the Florida Marlins 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 19, 2009Nolasco's second complete game of season lifts Marlins
Associated PressRicky Nolasco struck out 10 in a complete game to lead the Marlins past the Astros on Tuesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 18, 2009Bats of Blum, Pence help Astros overcome shaky start by Oswalt
Associated PressGeoff Blum drove in four runs, Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer in the eighth and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 16, 2009Rodriguez returns from hamstring injury to help Astros blank Brewers
Associated Press...days," Rodriguez said. Gallardo allowed three hits in the first three innings, including a double by Jason Michaels. Michaels, who homered twice in Friday's 6-3 Astros win, came in batting .345 in...
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 09, 2009Brewers punish Astros' bullpen after Hampton leaves with injury
Associated PressPrince Fielder and Mike Rivera drove in three runs apiece and the Milwaukee Brewers beat up Houston's bullpen in a 12-5 win over the Astros on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 08, 2009Michaels hits two homers to back Norris in Houston debut
Associated PressJason Michaels homered twice, Bud Norris struck out seven in six effective innings in his Minute Maid Park debut and the Houston Astros beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Friday night.
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