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Astros step up for great cause
If you love the men and women who risk their lives to keep our streets from some of the scum of this earth, I must tell you that the Astros should be proud of what Jose Cruz, Ivan Rodriguez, Wandy Rodriguez and Miguel Tejada are doing.
Astros continue series with Nationals
The Houston Astros will try to stay alive in the NL Central race when they resume a four-game series Friday night versus the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park.
Hanrahan wins for Nats in finish of suspended game
An error by Miguel Tejada in the 11th inning made former Nationals reliever Joel Hanrahan a winner Thursday night as Washington beat the Houston Astros 11-10 in the completion of a suspended game.
Named as reserves, it's first selection for Hunter Pence and sixth for Miguel Tejada
Houston Astros outfielder Hunter Pence will join shortstop Miguel Tejada as the team representatives for this year's All-Star Game on July 14 in St.
Rodriguez, Astros shut down Pirates
The Pirates' up-and-down offense took another dip on Wednesday. The Pirates mustered only five hits -- all singles -- off starter Wandy Rodriguez in a 5-0 loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Tejada, Pence selected as NL All-Star reserves
Miguel Tejada was able to take only a few steps inside the visitor's clubhouse at AT&T Park on Sunday morning before he was met by teammate Hunter Pence, who gave him a congratulatory hug.
Miguel Tejada and Hunter Pence Make N.L. All-Star Team
As a Houston Astros fan, I should be excited that Miguel Tejada and Hunter Pence made the All-Star team .
Oswalt, home runs pace Astros 7-1 victory
Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Astros place Tejada, Pence on NL All-Star team
Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada and right fielder Hunter Pence were named to the National League All-Star team Sunday afternoon.
Astros Notes: Oswalt's gem still resounding
Roy Oswalt 's complete-game three-hitter on Monday drew rave reviews in both clubhouses.
Astros-Padres game delayed by bees in outfield
Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame. A game between the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres was delayed in the top of the ninth inning Thursday when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at Petco Park.
Astros Notes: Infielder Duran claimed off waivers
He's 24 years old and has had 143 at-bats in the major leagues. Duran has a .231 career average.
Astros Face Another Disappointing First Half Of Season
For those who have lived in Houston for a few years, it is easy to see that Astros fans stick with their team through even the worst of seasons... by Zachary Garber 10 reads Opinion For those who have lived in Houston for a few years, it is easy to see that Astros fans stick with their team through even the worst of seasons.
Astros Notes: Berkman put back in No. 3 spot
Lance Berkman, who was hitting .308 for June heading into Sunday, was put back in the No.
Astros Notes: Houston's pitching, hitting a winning combination
Over the past week, the Astros posted a Major League Baseball-best 2.57 ERA. And they haven't been exactly shabby at the plate, either.
HOUSTON 8, DETROIT 1: Astros hammer Tigers, held to 3 hits
Michael Bourn had three hits and Lance Berkman and Kaz Matsui each had two RBIs as the Astros beat the Detroit Tigers, 8-1, tonight in Houston.
Tejada's sacrifice fly lifts Astros past Tigers 5-4
Forced to dig out of an early four-run deficit against one of baseball's hottest teams, the Astros methodically worked on keeping the fans at Minute Maid Park interested before rewarding them late Friday night.
Astros Treading Water In a Competitive Central Division
The Astros' season thus far has been up and down to say the least. Injuries have been to blame for some of it, but not all of it.
Hampton, Ortiz have led the Astros back into sunlight
Today, I'm selling optimism. Seeing how Russ Ortiz competed and battled last night made me think the our hardball team isn't ready for a tombstone just yet.
Greinke, Butler help Royals edge Astros
Zack Greinke allowed one run over eight strong innings and Billy Butler's home run proved to be the difference, as Kansas City clipped Houston, 2-1, in the first of three interleague games at Minute Maid Park.