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Cyst puts Lyon behind schedule
Cyst puts Lyon behind schedule
mlb.mlb.com — Astros general manager Ed Wade said Tuesday relief pitcher Brandon Lyon had a small cyst in his... right shoulder drained and will be a little behind schedule when he reports to camp next week. (more) Cyst puts Lyon behind schedule
Nationals’ Make-up Game, or How to Win Some Bets
Nationals’ Make-up Game, or How to Win Some Bets
nationals.gearupforsports.com — As I try to dig myself out of 10″ of snow here in Virginia, it is hard... to think about green fields, and going to games in shorts and a T-shirt. But, Spring Training is only a few weeks away and I am getting excited for the season. To get everyone ready for some baseball, I thought I ... (more) Nationals’ Make-up Game, or How to Win Some Bets

Houston Astros Latest Blog Posts

Astros may re-sign Willy Taveras
32 minutes ago at Circling The Bases
Brandon Lyon to miss start of spring training
75 minutes ago at Circling The Bases
BP comes up with new pitching statistic
106 minutes ago at The Crawfish Boxes
Lyon Has Cyst
Create-a-Caption: Albert wants to become one with the gun
4 hours ago at Big League Stew
Hudson to not sign with Washington
teddyneverwins.com — After much speculation, Orlando Hudson will not be joining the Nationals. MLB.com said today that he will... most likely be going to the Twins. Now the question remains, will Washington will try to bring in someone else to fill the position? We will have to wait and see. On a happier note, exactly ... (more) Hudson to not sign with Washington
Friday’s Cold Stahoviak: Steve Henderson
Friday’s Cold Stahoviak: Steve Henderson
7is.neswblogs.com — Every Friday, 7IS Contributor Ryan Henning will take a look at what’s happening in the life of... a former, possibly forgotten player. You may not think it’s important, but it must be important to someone. Steve Henderson spent most of his playing career with the Mets, but could perhaps be ... (more) Friday’s Cold Stahoviak: Steve Henderson
It’s almost baseball season
It’s almost baseball season
raisethejollyroger.com — Now that football is officially over, it’s a mere nine days until pitchers and catchers report. The... ever-present countdown to Opening Day is over there on the right. If only that snow would go away… Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Not a whole lot going on in around the ... (more) It’s almost baseball season
BOB:  No sale for Astros and the Cubs stay in Mesa
BOB:  No sale for Astros and the Cubs stay in Mesa
hardballtimes.com — The latest in the business of baseball. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball... stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) BOB:  No sale for Astros and the Cubs stay in Mesa
FanHouse's Farm System Rankings
FanHouse's Farm System Rankings
mlbnotebook.com — FanHouse prospect expert Frankie Piliere released his organization rankings yesterday, and I thought I'd highlight some things... for you. Here are the top five, and bottom five teams: 1. Tampa Bay Rays 2. Texas Rangers 3. Oakland A's 4. Atlanta Braves 5. Cleveland Indians 26. Toronto Blue ... (more) FanHouse's Farm System Rankings
Keeping it Rreal
Keeping it Rreal
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Latest addition to the every growing stable of minor league options is Oscar Villarreal. The 28 year... old Mexican right-handed pitcher is still regaining strength from last April's Tommy John surgery, but should he heal nicely, would add decent depth at Lehigh Valley. He missed all of the '09 ... (more) Keeping it Rreal
Discussion: Carlos Lee
mlbtraderumors.com — Since their team won the NL pennant in 2005, Astros fans have had reason to feel frustrated.... A roster that has included the likes of Lance Berkman , Wandy Rodriguez , Roy Oswalt and future Hall-of-Famer Craig Biggio has averaged just under 79 wins ... (more) Discussion: Carlos Lee
Future Shock: Astros Top 11 Prospects by Kevin Goldstein
baseballprospectus.com — Shortstop Jio Mier and catcher Jason Castro are the best in a lackluster system.... (more) Future Shock: Astros Top 11 Prospects by Kevin Goldstein
Doug Brocail Retires
mlbtraderumors.com — Doug Brocail has officially retired, according to Alyson Footer of MLB.com (via Twitter ). The 42-year-old pitched... in 20 games for the Astros last year for an ERA of 4.58. He retires after 15 big league seasons with the Padres, Tigers, Astros and Rangers. Almost 900 innings later, his ERA is ... (more) Doug Brocail Retires
Woodlands man claims attack by professional baseball players left him blind in one eye - 1/21/10 ...
abclocal.go.com — HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Woodlands man is speaking out about a brutal attack which left him blind... in one eye. The man says he was jumped in Dallas and that two professional baseball players were the culprits. Now he's fighting back through the courts.  ... (more) Woodlands man claims attack by professional baseball ...
Should the Astros make a move for Willy Taveras? A Response
Should the Astros make a move for Willy Taveras? A Response
crawfishboxes.com — David J. Phillip - AP Where is Willy T headed? Why should we care? View full size... photo » As I was contemplating what to write today's article on, ... (more) Should the Astros make a move for Willy Taveras? A Response
Top 10 prospects for 2010: Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks
Top 10 prospects for 2010: Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks
hardballtimes.com — Jordan Lyles and the Houston Astros face off against Jarrod Parker and the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospect... supremacy. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) Top 10 prospects for 2010: Houston Astros and Arizona ...
Audio of the Day: Carl Everett
Audio of the Day: Carl Everett
nybaseballdigest.com — One of the more mercurial players to come through this town was Carl Everett. Originally drafted by... the Yankees in the first round of the 1990 draft, he was selected by the expansion Marlins two years later. Never fully living up to his potential, the Mets acquired him in 1994 for second ... (more) Audio of the Day: Carl Everett
Houston Astros Top Ten Prospects 2010
Houston Astros Top Ten Prospects 2010
bringingheat.com — 1) Jordan Lyles-SP I really like him a lot. I might take some flack for rating him... as their number 1- but I really think he could eventually replace Roy Oswalt as their number 1. 2) Jiovanni Mier-SS Real young and real talented for his age. Similar to SS prospect Starlin Castro in terms of ... (more) Houston Astros Top Ten Prospects 2010
Weekend Reading: The Last Pale Light In The West
Weekend Reading: The Last Pale Light In The West
pitchersandpoets.com — 1. The Rogue’s Baseball Index is a-humming. Check it out if you haven’t yet. 2. Andre Dawson... to enter Cooperstown as an Expo . Quelle tragédie! ( Walkoff Walk ) 3. Chan Ho Park feels the love . And he seems like a pretty good guy. (KoreaAM via SOSG ) 4. No love for the old ... (more) Weekend Reading: The Last Pale Light In The West
Conference USA releases 2010 TV Schedule
Conference USA releases 2010 TV Schedule
thecollegebaseballblog.com — FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE Conference USA has announced its preliminary baseball television schedule for... Visit The College... Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) Conference USA releases 2010 TV Schedule
Coleman: Should the Astros make a move for Willy Taveras? A Response
Coleman: Should the Astros make a move for Willy Taveras? A Response
baseballthinkfactory.org — and my little dog, Fallas… As I was contemplating what to write today’s article on, I stumbled... across this blog post by the Chronicle’s new Astros beat writer Bernardo Fallas. It was entitled ‘Should the Astros make a move for Willy Taveras?’ I ... (more) Coleman: Should the Astros make a move for Willy ...
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