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Upset at being removed from the game after only three innings, Astros right-hander Russ Ortiz stood by his locker following Thursday's 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals and questioned why manager Cecil Cooper doesn't have more confidence in him.

The great New York Yankee teams had great pitching. So did the Atlanta Braves from the 1990s.

Brandon Inge has two more games in which to punctuate his case for the American League's 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote.

A federal judge has rejected Roger Clemens's bid to revive some of his defamation claims against Brian McNamee, clearing the way for the former trainer to file his own suit against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner.

In this country, it's a common assumption that more is better. Two heads are better than one.

About the Astros: Houston was so terrible to begin the season that Manager Cecil Cooper was rumored to be out the door just weeks after signing a contract extension.

Wandy Rodriguez gave the Astros yet another quality start, and third baseman Geoff Blum hit a three-run home run and drove in four to lead Houston past the San Diego Padres, 7-2, in the series finale on Thursday afternoon at PETCO Park.

Roy Oswalt 's complete-game three-hitter on Monday drew rave reviews in both clubhouses.

Friday: Astros 5, Tigers 4. Record: 34-37. Today: Vs. Detroit, 6:05 p.m. Pitchers: Felipe Paulino vs.

Miguel Tejada both started and finished the Astros' comeback on Friday night. Trailing by four runs after the second inning, Tejada led the charge, hitting his 400th career double and driving in two runs to help the Astros erase the deficit and beat the Detroit Tigers, 5-4, at Minute Maid Park.

PREGAME: In terms of subplots, you need to look no further than the Tigers taking on a oethe little pudgy one.a Pudge Rodriguez, the catching-est catcher of all time and his former skipper Jim Leyland have already exchanged phone calls in the days leading up to the series .

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.

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.

He's also played a significant role in the Royals ' recent struggles. Greinke tries again to recapture his early season form and help the Royals avoid a sixth straight defeat Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series with the Houston Astros .

Backup catcher Humberto Quintero was scratched from the starting lineup Sunday because of back spasms.

One day after Wandy Rodriguez was nailed on his left side during batting practice, the Astros lefthander arrived early at the Metrodome to see if he could start Father's Day.

The night, however, was all and the Texas Rangers . Kinsler homered twice, and the Rangers roughed up Houston Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez en route to a 6-1 victory Tuesday in the first game of their interleague series.

Sunday: Astros 8, Diamondbacks 3. Record: 29-32. Tuesday: At Texas, 7:05 p.m. Pitchers: Wandy Rodriguez vs.

Games like this make me thankful Fox Sports Southwest isn't available up here in Michigan.I'm sure Pudge Rodriguez is a nice guy, and I'm glad last night he hit career ... by Richard Zowie Games like this make me thankful Fox Sports Southwest isn't available up here in Michigan.

Ian Kinsler homered twice and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Tuesday night, when Ivan Rodriguez matched the major league record for games caught.