MC: Super redux

I'm saving my Super Bowl thoughts for Friday, but I did want to mention the unfortunate two-week break. The NFL season has a certain rhythm: 17 weeks ...

MC: World Series comedy

...Broncos game and McCarver said something nice about Eli Manning right before the final play?) • Jeff Bagwell getting the charity start in Game 1, with predictable results. Vaguely reminscent of McNamara leaving Buckner...

Thoughts about teams not playing in Fall Classic

There are two teams in the World Series, and 28 teams already preparing for 2009. Some pieces from the rest of the baseball landscape: • The De...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Ausmus homers in last game as an Astro; Braves end with worst year since 1990

Brad Ausmus hit a two-run homer in his final game with Houston and the Astros ended the season with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Sheffield deserves to be in Hall of Fame

While it's certainly not a no-brainer, Tim Kurkjian believes that having reached the 500 home run mark should make Gary Sheffield a Hall of Famer.

Wigginton's homer, strong relief efforts push Astros past Cards

Ty Wigginton hit his 12th home run of August and four Houston Astros pitchers combined to shut out the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Sunday.

Teams spending money on draft choices

The draft signing deadline passed Friday with a clear message: an increasing number of general managers have convinced their owners that listening to ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 20, 2008

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 27: Jeff Bagwell #5 of the Houston Astros runs from second base towards third base during a MLB game...

Perfect 10: Delgado sends Mets to 10th straight win

David Wright's two-run homer in the ninth inning rallied the Mets to their 10th straight victory Thursday night, a 10-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds that moved once-languishing New York back into first place in the NL East.

Pujols ends series with bang, helps Cards clip Astros

Kyle Lohse carried a shutout into the seventh inning and Albert Pujols homered to cap a 6-for-10 series, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros and nemesis Roy Oswalt 3-2 on Thursday night.

Spurs-Lakers/Bagwell

...Spurs in Game 4. Fisch and Colin talk about their $250 bet. And Colin recaps the Jeff Bagwell's alleged steroid use conversation

Audio PodCast | May 27, 2008

FORTY CHEERS: CELEBRATING FRANK THOMAS

[Ed's Note: It's Frank Thomas' birthday today, his 40th, which deserves 40 reminders of why he's the man. So here are some options for when you raise ...

Biggio ninth Astro to have his number retired

The Houston Astros will retire Craig Biggio's No. 7 at Minute Maid Park on Aug. 17, before the Astros play Arizona.

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

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

Berkman showing he's the king of swing

With Lance Berkman locked in at the plate like few others have ever been, feel free to sit back and enjoy the ride.