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Yesterday | The Miami Herald

Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

A tight back forced him out of the game before he threw a pitch in the seventh, and then the bullpen fell apart, sending the Astros to a 7-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

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Related Topix: Sports, Mike Moustakas, Baseball Players, Eric Hosmer, David Lough, Jimmy Paredes, Alcides Escobar

Mon May 20, 2013

Chicago Sun-Times

Sox reliever Brian Omogrosso caught in no man's land

Omogrosso had been told he was starting the bottom of the eighth inning of the White Sox' 12-9 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

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Related Topix: Sports, Brian Omogrosso, Nate Jones

Sun May 19, 2013

Houston Chronicle

First pitch: Astros activate Altuve; Elmore returns to Oklahoma City

Second baseman Jose Altuve was activated for Saturday's 6:05 p.m. CT game against the Pirates at PNC Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jimmy Paredes, Jose Altuve, Baseball Players, J.D Martinez, Ronny Cedeno, Brandon Barnes

Houston Chronicle

Extra inning: Astros' Bedard sets season high in innings, says...

Every time it appears Erik Bedard's career is edging toward completion, the 34-year-old lefthander reminds baseball he still belongs on the mound.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Jose Cisnero

Sun May 12, 2013

Major League Baseball

Astros' moms throw out first pitches

The mothers of Astros players Wesley Wright, Trevor Crowe, Paul Clemens and Robbie Grossman threw out the ceremonial first pitches prior to Sunday's Mother's Day game against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Robbie Grossman, Major League Baseball

The Beaumont Enterprise

Return of Gonzalez energizes Astros

The normally quiet Sunday morning atmosphere in the Astros' clubhouse had an extra jolt of energy as players greeted Edgar Gonzalez, the veteran pitcher who returned to the ballclub as Philip Humber was designated for assignment.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jose Altuve, Baseball Players

Sat May 11, 2013

Washington Examiner

The Baseball Page: May 12, 2013

The team took a gamble when it let Edwin Jackson go in the offseason and turned a spot over to Haren, one of the game's steadiest pitchers for years but one finally showing signs of erosion.

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Related Topix: Sports, Dan Haren, Baseball Players, Edwin Jackson, National League, Major League Baseball, National League Central, American League, American League Central, Jeremy Guthrie

Fri May 10, 2013

WFAA-TV Dallas

Baker's HR in 7th leads Rangers past Astros, 4-2

Jeff Baker hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh, and Texas relievers threw 3 1-3 hitless innings to lead the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, Alexi Ogando, Craig Gentry, Baseball Players, Jason Castro, Jose Altuve, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

The Winnipeg Free Press

Baker hits go-ahead HR to lead off 7th, lead Rangers to 4-2 win over Astros

Jeff Baker hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh, and Texas relievers threw 3 1-3 hitless innings to lead the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, Alexi Ogando, Craig Gentry, Baseball Players, Jason Castro, Jose Altuve, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

BleacherReport

Why MLB Needed to Suspend an Umpire to Send a Message, Save Face

Umpire Angel Hernandez and his colleagues have taken a lot of heat lately for blatantly getting calls wrong.

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Related Topix: Sports, Ben Zobrist, Baseball Players, Adam Rosales, Chris Perez, David Price

Globe and Mail

MLB suspends, fines umpires after second major mistake in two days

Home plate umpire Fieldin Culbreth is seen in this file photo in Toronto Friday Sept.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Hector Ambriz

Watersblogged

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Source: blog.chron.com --- Thursday, May 09, 2013In the end, it didn't matter because the Angels won and thus dropped their protest.

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Related Topix: Sports, J.B Shuck, Baseball Players, Hector Ambriz, Adam Rosales

Ananova

Angels rally for victory

Mark Trumbo smacked a two-run double and Alberto Callaspo drove in the winning run as the LA Angels rallied to beat the Houston Astros 6-5. The controversy came when, in the top of the seventh and with his side leading 5-3, Astros manager Bo Porter brought left-handed pitcher Wesley Wright on to face JB Shuck.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, J.B Shuck, Baseball Players, Luis Jimenez, Hector Ambriz, Mike Baxter

Crawfish Boxes

MLB Scores: Protesting Angels 6, Astros 5

Mike Scioscia has been around about 50,000 years. On this day, Bo Porter thought he was correct.

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Related Topix: Sports, J.B Shuck, Jose Altuve, Baseball Players, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

Thu May 09, 2013

CBS Sports

Angels play under protest after umpire mistake

In the top of the seventh inning, the Astros decided to go to their bullpen and bring in lefty Wesley Wright to face left-handed hitting J.D. Schuck.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players

Tue May 07, 2013

Rant Sports

RP Wesley Wright Is Bright Spot For Lowly Houston Astros

There are no secrets about the Houston Astros' strategy. Dumping payroll and playing for high draft picks, they're waiting to develop Carlos Correa, Jonathan Singleton, George Springer and their draft pick this year - possibly Stanford's Mark Appel .

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Jose Altuve

Sun May 05, 2013

Houston Chronicle

Astros voice frustration over losing ways

Jose Veras gave a fired-up closed-door speech to the youthful Astros, telling them they needed to find a way to right the ship.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Justin Verlander, Carlos Corporan

Sat May 04, 2013

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Houston Astros - PlayerWatch

LHP Dallas Keuchel, who threw 4 1/3 innings of relief while suffering the 7-3 loss Thursday night, was given Friday off.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jason Castro, Jose Altuve, Baseball Players, Bud Norris, Jordan Lyles, Dallas Keuchel

Fri May 03, 2013

Crawfish Boxes

MLB Scores: Tigers 7, Astros 3

That was a brutal game to follow as Houston looked to have an early lead but slowly let things fall apart.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jason Castro, Baseball Players, Jordan Lyles, Miguel Cabrera, Paul Clemens, Victor Martinez

Wed May 01, 2013

Houston Chronicle

Yanks nip Astros, but Porter sees progress

Another Astros loss with another starting pitcher who couldn't make it through five innings.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jason Castro, Baseball Players, Mariano Rivera, Brandon Barnes, Paul Clemens, Erik Bedard