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Ex-Bat McGehee gets whiff of majors
Former St. Cloud River Bat Casey McGehee made his major league debut as a pinch-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field.
Recap: Chicago Cubs vs. Houston
Geoff Blum hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 11th inning to help give the Houston Astros a 9-7 win over Chicago, in the second of three games with the Cubs.
Astros Notes: Glovework comes in handy for Wandy
Rodriguez moved his glove up from his waist area to near his face before his wind-up, a move he had discussed with the coaching staff.
Recap: Pelfrey and Delgado Carry Mets to Win Heading into Philly Series
Mike Pelfrey was brilliant again pitching his 2nd consecutive complete game win, and Carlos Delgado hit two 3-run homeruns to send the Shea faithful home happy after a team-wide 9-1 win over the Astros.
Wright learning from experiences
Wesley Wright spoke apologetically to his glove before Tuesday's game against the Reds, conceding the fact that the glove had taught him a hard lesson.
Mets capture finale behind Pelfrey's CG
In their final dress rehearsal before they confront the Phillies on Tuesday, the Mets implemented the tried and true formula for success endorsed by no less a manager than Earl Weaver -- good starting pitching ...
Brewers Gameday now on Newsradio 620 WTMJ with an in-game at bat-by-at bat blog here.
Cooper dissatisfied with Astros pitching
Coming into Sunday's finale against the D-backs, the Astros' starting pitching had been bleak, giving up 11 runs on 12 hits over Friday and Saturday.
Astros Notes: Wright packs it up, packs it in
Rookie reliever Wesley Wright has been sporting a pink My Little Pony backpack since closer Jose Valverde delivered it to him at Minute Maid Park on Monday.
Astros honor Negro League Draftee
The Astros added a new player to their roster on Monday without trading or upping their payroll.
Astros Sweep Mets For First Time In 15 Years
Anyway, Randy Wolf got through 5 innings, 98 pitches , 6 hits, 1 HBP and 3 walks with 7 K. He had at least 2 runners on base in every inning except the second.
Astros-Reds: Bust Out the Twinkies
If you're wondering about that strange thing you witnessed last night in Houston's 7-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, it's called a quality start.
Randy Wolf's second start for the Astros looked much stronger than his first, as Houston swept the Mets, 4-0, on Sunday.
Astros host youth seminar on fitness
In today's electronic age of Game Boys and PlayStations, it's easy for today's youth to become somewhat sedentary when they get a little free time.
Loretta's grand slam in 8th powers Astros past Mets 7-3
Mark Loretta hits a grand slam home run during the eighth inning of the Astros' 7-3 win over the New York Mets at Minute Maid Park on Friday.
Game over: Wright saves it for Moehler
Wesley Wright struck out Joey Votto on the ninth pitch of a terrific at-bat to earn his first career save.
Lee slam the difference for Astros
Carlos Lee hit his 12th career grand slam and Moehler handled Cincinnati's hitters for 8 2-3 innings in the Astros ' 6-2 win over the Reds .
Lee slam the difference for Astros
Carlos Lee hit his 12th career grand slam and Moehler handled Cincinnati's hitters for 8 2-3 innings in the Astros ' 6-2 win over the Reds .
Carlos Lee hit his 12th career grand slam and Moehler handled Cincinnati's hitters for 8 2-3 innings in the Astros ' 6-2 win over the Reds .
Lee slam the difference for Astros
Carlos Lee hit his 12th career grand slam and Moehler handled Cincinnati's hitters for 8 2-3 innings in the Astros ' 6-2 win over the Reds .