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Jackson out to boost All-Star chances

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:19:27 GMT

If Edwin Jackson is in All-Star limbo, Saturday is his final chance to pitch himself out of it, one way or the other.

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NL capsules - Daily Herald

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:28:00 GMT

? Cardinals 7, Reds 4: At Cincinnati, Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as St. Louis beat Cincinnati. Hoffpauir, playing ...

Lance Armstrong's a champ, win or lose

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:19:05 GMT

Whether or not he's wearing the yellow jersey July 26, the final day of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong should pedal across the Champs Elysees in Paris while sipping a glass of champagne as he's done so many times before.

Giants romp Astros 13 zip, Sadowski now 2-0

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:44:18 GMT

Find out more about Theo: Theo is a former Associate Production Manager for ESPN, where he produced Sunday Night Baseball among other nationally televised sporting events for ESPN and ABC Sports.

Vincent Tannura: San Marin High's Norris just a beat away from pitching in big leagues

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:30:05 GMT

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

Giants' onslaught buries Astros

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:27:00 GMT

Giants fans got their first in-person look at the Big Sadowski, but the rookie pitcher's home debut was dwarfed by the lineup supporting him.

Astros-Giants Preview - Sbrforum.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:09:00 GMT

The San Francisco Giants jumped on the Houston Astros early in their series opener, setting a season high in runs by the third inning. Considering the way Tim Lincecum's been pitching, it might only take one run to win Saturday. The reigning NL Cy ...

Lincecum faces pitcher he replaced

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:06:00 GMT

Donning a Houston Astros red road jersey and listening to country music playing in AT&T Park's visiting clubhouse, former Giant Russ Ortiz looked awfully comfortable with the team that presented his only real opportunity to continue pitching at the Major League level.

Giants' onslaught buries Astros - San Francisco Giants

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:50:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO -- Backed by the Giants' season-high run total in his second Major League start, Ryan Sadowski won his home debut in a 13-0 rout of the Astros on Friday night at China Basin. The San Francisco lineup peppered the brick wall beyond right ...

Sadowski shuts down Astros and Giants score season-high runs in 13-0 ... - Newsday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:50:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer to boost his bid for an All-Star spot and stake rookie Ryan Sadowski to an early lead, and the San Francisco Giants routed the Houston Astros 13-0 on Friday night. Travis Ishikawa added a ...

Giants get 15 hits in 13-0 rout of Astros - The State

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:22:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO -- Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer to boost his bid for an All-Star spot and stake rookie Ryan Sadowski to an early lead, and the San Francisco Giants routed the Houston Astros 13-0 on Friday night. Travis Ishikawa added a three-run ...

San Francisco Giants-Houston Astros Game 1 Preview

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:35:07 GMT

Find out more about Claire: Stepping into her first park, Bay Area native Claire Reclosado instantly fell in love with baseball.

Giants get homer after umpire review

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:08:00 GMT

The Giants scored nine runs within the first two innings of their game Friday against the Houston Astros, and the ninth took the longest to score.

Astros ink five international players

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:19:00 GMT

The Astros wasted little time in getting their feet wet during the international signing period, announcing Friday they had agreed to terms on contracts with five players -- two from the Dominican Republic, one from Nicaragua, one from Venezuela and one from Italy.

San Francisco Giants score 13 as the Big Sadowski pitches shutout

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:02:26 GMT

Stepping into her first park, Bay Area native Claire Reclosado instantly fell in love with baseball.

52-minute bee delay is all the buzz in San Diego

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:55:55 GMT

It was the kind of late-inning buzz that none of the players had experienced before.

Baseball roundup: Thursdaya s action on the diamonds

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:55:30 GMT

Baltimore Orioles' Nolan Reimold, left, is congratulated after scoring on a single by Matt Wieters during the fifth inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif.

Un-bee-lievable: Bee swarm delays Astros' 7-2 win - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:55:00 GMT

(AP) ? SAN DIEGO - You had to see it to bee-lieve it. The Houston Astros-who once had the "Killer Bs"-had to wait out a 52-minute bee delay before finishing their 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The delay, which came with two outs in ...

Bees add buzz to Astros' victory - Detroit News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:26:00 GMT

San Diego -- It was the kind of late-inning buzz that none of the players had experienced before. The Astros -- who once had the "Killer Bs" -- beat the Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth ...

Un-bee-lievable: Swarm delays game in ninth

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:11:38 GMT

Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame. Thursday's game between the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres was delayed for 52 minutes in the top of the ninth inning Thursday when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at Petco Park.

Un-bee-lievable: Bee swarm delays Astros' 7-2 win - Idaho Statesman

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:05:00 GMT

San Diego Padres catcher Henry Blanco, left, tags Houston Astros' Miguel Tejada, right, out at the plate during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Thursday, July 2, 2009, in San Diego. Tejada tried to score on a double ...

Braves rally to down Phillies

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:56:02 GMT

San Diego Padres catcher Henry Blanco tags Houston Astros' Miguel Tejada out at the plate during the third inning in San Diego on Thursday.

Strasburg caps stellar year with Dick Howser Award

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:54:28 GMT

Stephen Strasburg went undrafted out of high school. Three years later, he was the overall No.

Un-bee-lievable: Bee swarm delays Astros' 7-2 win over Padres - Newsday

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:50:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) ? You had to see it to bee-lieve it. The Houston Astros ? who once had the "Killer Bs" ? had to wait out a 52-minute bee delay before finishing their 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The delay, which came with two ...

Baseball Today

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:30:06 GMT

Detroit at Minnesota . Kevin Slowey goes for his 11th win when the contending Twins host the AL Central -leading Tigers in the opener of a weekend series.

Southport's Cameron Perkins: Star baseball Super Team - Indianapolis Star

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:15:00 GMT

"You know when you go to the Little League baseball park and there is always that one kid filthy from head to toe who is there every single day from open to close? Well, I was that kid. I have been playing baseball since I was old enough to strap on ...

Baseball Notebook: Any port in a swarm: Teams take cover as bees delay Astros-Padres

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT

Geoff Blum hit a three-run homer and finished with four RBI. The Astros won three of four against the visiting Padres.

Giants bombard the Astros, 13-0

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Pablo Sandoval had a feeling back in spring training that the San Francisco Giants could have high-output offensive nights like this.

Baseball roundup: Thursday's action on the diamonds

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:58:53 GMT

Russell Branyan ended his frustrating strikeout streak, and helped end the New York Yankees' seven game winning streak while he was at it.. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark J. Terrill Baltimore Orioles' Nolan Reimold, left, is congratulated after scoring on a single by Matt Wieters during the fifth inning of their Major League Baseball game against the ...

Any port in a swarm: Teams take cover as bees delay Baseball game

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:42:37 GMT

The Chicago Sun-Times just reported a 52-minute delay in the Houston Astros versus San Diego Padres baseball game when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at Petco Park - it took a beekeeper to sort it all out.

BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Any port in a swarm: Teams take cover as bees delay ... - Chicago Sun-Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:59:00 GMT

Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame. The Houston Astros -- who once had the "Killer Bs" -- beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of ...

Former WC Coyote picked up by Astros

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:43:43 GMT

Staff Reports Former Weatherford College baseball player German Duran has been claimed off unconditional waivers by the Houston Astros.

Scott Dubben is chasing the dream

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:22:04 GMT

By ERIC AHLQVIST Cooperstown Crier Scott Dubben is on a mission. The Cherry Valley-Springfield graduate and Oneonta State senior is doing all he can to keep his baseball career alive after his college eligibility ends next year.

McLean impressive in first pro outing - Laurinburg Exchange

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:35:00 GMT

Laurel Hill native Tio McLean officially entered the world of professional baseball on Tuesday, as he made his first appearance with the Greeneville Astros, the advanced-rookie league affiliate of Major League Baseball's Houston Astros. McLean ...

As All-Star manager, Manuel might have to stiff his Phillies stars

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:31:00 GMT

THE 2004 All-Star Game was held at Minute Maid Park in Houston and, even by midsummer classic standards, it had plenty of sparkle.

Twins try to gain ground in Central in opener with Tigers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:55:33 GMT

Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Oakland Athletics during a Major League Baseball game on June 11, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California.

Moehler pitches 6 strong innings, Astros win 7-1 - Dayton Daily News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:56:00 GMT

Houston Astros' Geoff Blum and San Diego Padres catcher Eliezer Alfonzo watch Blum's RBI single in the fourth inning in a baseball game Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Astros claim INF Duran off waivers - Dayton Daily News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:06:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO ? The Houston Astros have claimed infielder German Duran off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Duran, who had an appendectomy on June 11 and was placed on the disabled list, was claimed by the Astros on Wednesday. He is scheduled to be ...

Moehler pitches six strong innings, Astros win 7-1 - Wichita Falls Times Record News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:40:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) ? Brian Moehler tried to remember the last time he was at the plate and three runs scored. ?Not very often, I guess,? the Houston Astros right-hander said. Moehler pitched six strong innings and hit a grounder that led to the ...

Recap: San Diego vs. Houston - News-Democrat

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:17:00 GMT

Kaz Matsui drove in a run and Darin Erstad scored twice for the Astros, who have split their last four games. Tony Gwynn, Jr. finished 2-for-5 and Eliezer Alfonzo accounted for San Diego's lone run with a solo home run. The Padres have lost two of ...

Astros-Padres game delayed by bees in outfield - CNN Sports Illustrated

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:46:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- 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. After ...

Bees add a buzz to Astros-Padres game; cause delay in 9th inning - Newsday

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:25:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) ? 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. After ...

Little Rocket's on rise - Record

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

STOCKTON - Koby Clemens isn't the first son of a famous baseball player who's ever tried to follow in his father's footsteps. But his dad casts one of the longest shadows in the game. The 22-year-old Lancaster JetHawks' catcher enjoyed baseball when ...

Astros-Padres Preview - Sbrforum.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:10:00 GMT

The San Diego Padres snapped their six-game skid to the Houston Astros, but they may have lost their best player in the process. With the status of All-Star Adrian Gonzalez in question, the Padres continue their four-game set against Houston at Petco ...

Padres win, but Gonzalez hurts knee - Riverside Press Enterprise

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:48:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO - The loss of Adrian Gonzalez dampened a comeback win by the Padres. Gonzalez left with a strained right knee during San Diego's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night and it's uncertain whether the All-Star first baseman will ...

Eckstein gets big hit in Padres' win over Astros - Raleigh News & Observer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:01:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- David Eckstein drove in the go-ahead run to cap a three-run rally in the seventh inning, and San Diego beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night, when the Padres lost Adrian Gonzalez to a knee injury. Gonzalez left the game with a ...

Houston @ San Diego: - Sportsnet.ca

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:58:00 GMT

It seems all the Houston Astros need to get closer in the NL Central race are some more games against the NL West - particularly the San Diego Padres. The Astros' dominance of the West is helping make up for their struggles within their own division ...

Oswalt throws 2-hitter, Astros beat Padres 3-1 - The State

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:26:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Roy Oswalt dominated the San Diego Padres again, pitching a two-hitter and retiring his final 18 batters in the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory Monday night. Ivan Rodriguez homered and Oswalt (4-4) helped himself with two hits at the plate ...

Author: [Baseball] Topic: ASTROS VS. PADRES help! - Covers.com

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:53:00 GMT

This is a definite spot for Houston....I agree, Silva has not set the world on fire with his performances and the Astros lost a tough one last night. The bullpen for Houston (with perhaps the exception of Sampson) is red-hot and I really like the ...