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Ed Wade's first order of business when he began his opening statement at Wednesday's press conference was to give Mike Hampton "his Astros jersey back," a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that a Houston favorite ...
Craig Biggio Bio and Best Baseball Cards - Houston Astros
Craig Biggio Bio and Best Baseball Cards - Houston Astros >> 1.0 Scale of 1 to 10 Read: 2 Propped: 1 Prop it When you think of Astros all time greats, a couple named come to mind-Bagwell, RyanThen you have ...
Since New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement, I've heard a few people on TV suggest he's headed for the Hall of Fame.
A bittersweet farewell to what might have been
The Chicago papers have been replete with reports, columns, reviews and looks back.
Red Sox: Pedroia wins Silver Slugger
Dustin Pedroia has collected another impressive piece of hardware. The Red Sox' outstanding second baseman has won a Silver Slugger award as the top offensive player at his position in the American League, it ...
NS Rotary among those who honor Craig Biggio
What can you say about Craig Biggio that has not already been said? He spent 20 years in a Houston Astros uniform and ranks 20th all-time with 3,060 career hits.
World Series Notes: Pujols wins Clemente Award
All games approx. 7:30 p.m. Game 1: Phillies 3, Rays 2 Game 2: Rays 4, Phillies 2 Game 3: Phillies 5, Rays 4 Game 4: Sun.
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Pujols wins Roberto Clemente Award
Oct. 25: Halloween comes a little earlier than expected in today's Sportsnet.ca gallery.
Justice: Ex-Astros manager talks a good game
Former Astros manager Jimy Williams, now the bench coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, is in the World Series.
Audio: Justice on ex-Astros manager Jimy Williams
Richard Justice shares his thoughts on former Astros manager Jimy Williams, who's on Charlie Manuel's staff with the Phillies at the World Series.
Join columnist Jeff Gordon for a live chat from 1-2 p.m. Monday about the Cards, Rams, Blues, Mizzou or whatever sport or team is on your mind.
Ruiz's poise has been crucial in Phillies' run
Journal Register News Service PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies have put the trust of their postseason into the mitt of their relatively inexperienced 29-year-old catcher this postseason.
Ausmus powers Astros; Chipper wins batting title
The 39-year-old catcher hit a two-run homer in his final game with the team and the Astros finished with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Astros give Ausmus humorous sendoff
One of Brad Ausmus' most endearing traits is his self-deprecating humor, so it was only fitting that the Astros put together a video tribute that was both funny and touching while capturing exactly what the ...
101 HBP! - Indians endure all-time record
Editor's Note: This article has been contributed by Michael Bourn, aka "PBR," author of the very amusing site Plunk Everyone .
This annotated week in baseball history: Sept. 21-Sept. 27, 1946
The 2009 Hardball Times Annual, to be shipped in early November, is ready for preorder.
Astros' head athletic trainer to retire
Head athletic trainer Dave Labossiere isn't terribly sentimental, so as he enters his final week with the Astros, he doesn't expect to wallow in sadness or nostalgia.
Sales of Children's Book to Support USA Cares
RADCLIFF, KY. - September 18, 2008 - A soon-to-be-released children's book, "A Glove of Their Own," is contributing a portion of its sales to USA Cares.
Sports Panel: What athlete, pro or otherwise, would you most like to meet?
The chance of meeting any athlete is enticing and opens an array of possibilities.
Rollins aims to improve youth literacy
When shortstop Jimmy Rollins was growing up, his father used to assign him a "Word of the Day" to learn.