Darin Erstad News

What kind of performance are the Astros looking for out of Michael Bourn before naming him the everyday center fielder? -- Tarrej D., Missouri City, Tex.

If this was "the team Ed Wade envisioned"...Oh, please let him share a preacher's tent with Dr.

Cecil Cooper is ready to make himself as scarce as reliable starting pitching. Don't expect to see Cooper out and about any time soon.

The Houston Astros season officially ended on Friday night at just about the time Darin Erstad was hitting the first pitch of the ninth inning to win the game on his first walk-off home run since 2000.

Young right-hander James Parr closes out his initial stint in the major leagues tonight, when the Atlanta Braves visit Minute Maid Park for the second of three season-ending games against the Houston Astros.

Erstad's homer gives Astros 5-4 win over Atlanta Eds: APNewsNow. Astros 5, Braves 4. AP Photo TXBL105 By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON Pinch-hitter Darin Erstad hit a game-ending home run in the ninth ...

Doug Brocail sat in front of his locker, staring into space, alone with his thoughts.

I've adjusted my goals for the Astros. If they can still be in contention for that final series, I'll be happy.

It's where Brandon Backe surfed a little, fished a lot and chased girls whenever there wasn't a ballgame to play.

By September, most of the Astros players' families are already back at their year-round homes, especially when the kids are of school age.

Carlos Zambrano of the Cubs delivers during Sunday's game in Milwaukee. Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano threw a no-hitter against the Houston Astros on Sunday, a game played in Milwaukee due to the effects ...

As a friend of mine is fond of saying: "This is crazy stupid." Next thing you know, people are going to start wondering if the Astros can catch the Cubs! Just a few weeks ago, we were debating whether or not ...

Lance Berkman homered, scored three runs and drove in four more during a 3-for-4 night at the plate, as the Houston Astros continued their torrid post-All Star break stretch with a 9-3 win over the Pittsburgh ...

Houston Astros pinch hitter Mark Saccomanno, left, is congratulated by Darin Erstad after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning in Houston on Monday, Sept.

Alberto Arias' spot start went as well as Houston's overall record as of late, and Mark Saccomanno hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in the big leagues, as the red-hot Astros downed Pittsburgh, 3-2, at ...

Pinch-hitters Darin Erstad and David Newhan had back-to-back run-scoring hits in the eighth inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.

Houston Astros Ty Wigginton strained his left groin running out a ground ball in the first inning against Colorado on Saturday night.

Anticipating a tough night for left-handers, manager Cecil Cooper posted an all-righty starting lineup for Saturday's game against Rockies southpaw Jeff Francis.

The Astros are 13-7 since Kaz Matsui left the lineup. David Newhan is hitting .324 in 10 starts at second base, and Darin Erstad is batting .286 as a leadoff hitter.

You know who you are. Don't go changing your story now because I've kept those cards and letters.