Brandon Backe News

And here's the full roster. This annotated week in baseball history: Oct. 18-Oct. 24, 1988 by Richard Barbieri October 22, 2009 On Oct.

Jim King and his traveling companion, both of Daytona Beach, Fla., were hot, tired and grubby from a long day of sightseeing in and around St.

Backe to business? County officials confirm site work has begun on a venture near Dickinson backed by former Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Backe, his relatives or both.

The Brewers score 21 runs against the Padres , unfortunately the the Padres scored 28.

Hooks second baseman German Duran, on a rehab assignment, was again out of the lineup on Saturday.

Hooks second baseman German Duran, on a rehab assignment, was again out of the lineup on Saturday.

Analysis: Reynolds, who is batting .276 on the season, is hitting .481 since the All-Star break.

As all yall know, I'm not exactly hopping on the Wandy bandwagon. I've been his biggest fan for years now, even when I thought he'd only be a serviceable #4 guy.

An impressive two-year tenure at Hill College has netted Santa Fe grad Kayla Riggs a scholarship with the University of Missouri in Kansas City.

Indians option Barfield - Infielder Josh Barfield has been optioned to Class AAA Columbus by Cleveland, clearing a roster spot for newly acquired righthander Chris Perez.

Brandon Backe will try to catch on with another team. He declined an offer by the Astros to pitch in the minor leagues and was placed on waivers .

BBNAstros-Backe,0165 Astros waive RHP Brandon Backe Eds: APNewsNow. SAN DIEGO The Houston Astros placed right-handed pitcher Brandon Backe on waivers Monday.

Slowly but surely, the Astros are managing to piece themselves back together. Infielder Geoff Blum, who's been on the disabled list since June 13 with a strained left hamstring, will begin a two-game Minor League rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Round Rock when it plays at Oklahoma City.

Brandon Backe has run out of chances with the Houston Astros. Astros General Manager Ed Wade announced following Friday's game that the team was designated Backe for assignment in order to make room for Felipe Paulino.

Still harboring a bit of doubt, Astros manager Cecil Cooper said Felipe Paulino is scheduled to come off the disabled list and be his starter on Saturday.

Manager Cecil Cooper announced Thursday that Felipe Paulino will be back in the Astros' rotation and take the mound Saturday against the Tigers.

DRB contributor Matthan has done some very comprehensive work on the performance of pitchers in year 1 and year 2 under the direction of pitching coach Jim Hickey.

Bud Norris, shown during spring training, leads the Pacific Coast League in ERA and was recently named pitcher of the week.

"Well, I thought it was a swing and a foul tip," Cooper said. "The umpire said it wasn't, and I just yelled at him that I thought he was wrong.

Wednesday: Rangers 5, Astros 4 . Record: 29-34. Today: At Texas, 7:05. Pitchers: Brandon Backe vs.