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Concern Over Prince Fielder Competing in the Home Run Derby?
Am I the only one who's a bit concerned about Prince Fielder participating in the home run derby? After all, we've heard for years that it messes up your swing, and it's difficult ... by Kyle Hulsebus 21 reads Am I the only one who's a bit concerned about Prince Fielder participating in the home run derby? After all, we've heard for years that it ...
Bubba Is Back! And So Are The Astros
At this time last season, Astros' first baseman Lance Berkman left many wondering if he could continue at his torrid pace when he led the NL Triple Crown categories heading into the All-Star break... by Ed Sheahin Opinion At this time last season, Astros' first baseman Lance Berkman left many wondering if he could continue at his torrid pace when ...
San Francisco savage Cardinals
The Houston Astros Carlos Lee breaks a bat while fouling off a pitch against the San Diego Padres during their game on Monday in San Diego, California.
Oswalt fires a two-hit assault
Scott Hairston can't handle this hit by Carlos Lee in the sixth inning, letting a run score, making it 2-1. - Who's Hot Roy Oswalt : Throws a complete game and strikes out seven, improving his record against the Padres to 10-2 in 15 career appearances.
Baseball Beat: Hart's long slide raises questions
There are 100 games remaining in the 2009 season for Corey Hart to show the Milwaukee Brewers he indeed is both their right fielder of the present and the future.
BaseballToday The Associated press SCOREBOARD Today Kansas City at Toronto . The slumping Royals take on Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay, who goes for his 10th win of the season.
Carlos Zambrano homered and pitched into the seventh inning to earn his 100th career victory as Chicago beat slumping Cincinnati on Friday night.
Notes: Fielder's approach paying off at plate
Prince Fielder didn't have a scalding week at the plate during May. He didn't have an ice-cold week, either.
Hampton, Lee lead Astros past Pirates
Carlos Lee hit a grand slam to lead the Houston Astros to a decisive 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League on Friday.
Prosecutors Appeal Evidence Ruling in Bonds Case
Prosecutors filed court papers Monday asking a federal appeals court to allow them to use several pieces of evidence that they say tie Barry Bonds to the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Roy Oswalt had a season-high eight strikeouts, Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing skid at home with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Berkman, Cooper ejected vs. Brewers
Just when it looked as if the Astros would add some insurance to their lead over the Brewers on Thursday, an out call on a play at the plate by umpire Delfin Colon resulted in fireworks from Lance Berkman and Cecil Cooper, ending in the ejection of both the first baseman and manager.
Box W:W.Rodriguez L:Y.Gallardo S:C.Sampson HR: MIL- M.Cameron HOU- M.Tejada Milwaukee Top 1st - UMPIRES: Home,Eric Cooper; First, Delfin Colon; Second, Mike Reilly; Third, Laz Diaz; - Corey Hart lined out to center.
Missed opportunities and walks, that's what the Astros' 4-2 loss to the Brewers boiled down to on Tuesday night.
Lee leading Astros' rise in May
Carlos Lee doesn't think about the pitch that crushed his finger and ended his season last year all the time, but the memory does cross his mind from time to time.
Louis overcame five Cincinnati homers to win. * Astros 12, Padres 5: Miguel Tejada and Carlos Lee each drove in four runs to help Roy Oswalt get his first win of the season, powering Houston to a victory against visiting San Diego.
Carlos Lee had driven in the tying run with a single, sending Hunter Pence to third, and Tejada's slow bouncer allowed him to score moments later.
Scherzer seeks first win as D-backs hit road
If it seems like the D-backs have been home for the whole month of April, it's because they have been.
Crew relying on Miller Park advantage
New Brewers manager Ken Macha is still getting to know his ballclub, but he hopes one old habit remains.
Astros blow lead in 9th, lose to Brewers in extras
Astros left fielder Carlos Lee watches the ball go over the wall for a two-run homer in the fourth inning.