Houston Astros The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Tx. The team is in the Central Division of the National League. Subsequent to the Giants and Dodgers leaving for CA, an abortive attempt was made to start a third Major League. It was to be called the Continental League. Though the league never got off the ground, it nonetheless established the demand for Major League baseball in other markets. The driving force behind the effort to obtain a franchise for Houston was oilman Craig F. Cullinan, Jr. and Marco A. Perez who had been involved with the Continental League and who was chairman of the Houston Sports Association executive committee, a syndicate of local businessmen dedicated to bringing a pro baseball team to southeastern Texas. Cullinan's group consisted of George Kirksey, Judge Roy Hofheinz, Robert E. "Bob" Smith, and Kenneth S. "Bud" Adams. On October 17, 1960, Houston was awarded a franchise in the ten-team National League and was to play in the west division.
Houston Astros' Brian Bogusevic (19) steals second base as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Skip Schumaker, left ... Even their opponents are surprised by the St. Louis Cardinals? slide. Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros completed a sweep of St. Louis with a 5-2 victory Wednesday, handing the slumping Cardinals their fifth straight defeat.
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Washington PostAstros-Diamondbacks PreviewCBSSports.comThe Arizona Diamondbacks' red-hot hitters got the better of Houston Astros' resurgent pitchers in the opener of this three-game series. ...Ojeda's sac fly lifts D'backs over Astros 4-3The Associated PressHouston Astros (62-71) at Arizona Diamondbacks (55-79), 9:40 pmMiamiHerald.comArizona Diamondbacks' Adam LaRoche continues strong season in win over Houston ...AZ Central.comThe Cypress Times -WSFA -The Crawfish Boxes (blog)all 208 news articles »
Washington PostAstros-Diamondbacks PreviewCBSSports.comThe Arizona Diamondbacks' red-hot hitters got the better of Houston Astros' resurgent pitchers in the opener of this three-game series. ...Ojeda's sac fly lifts D'backs over Astros 4-3The Associated PressHouston Astros (62-71) at Arizona Diamondbacks (55-79), 9:40 pmMiamiHerald.comArizona Diamondbacks' Adam LaRoche continues strong season in win over Houston ...AZ Central.comThe Cypress Times -WSFA -The Crawfish Boxes (blog)all 208 news articles » Ex-Astro Backe pleads no contest in wedding fracas Former Houston Astros Pitcher Brandon Backe has pleaded no contest to a reduced misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct stemming from a wedding stormed by 30 police officers at a Galveston hotel in 2008.
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Houston Astros call up former Tulane standout Brian Bogusevic Outfielder/pitcher has waited five years for call
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Kansas City StarHapp throws 2-hitter as Astros shut out Cards 3-0The Associated PressHOUSTON ? JA Happ threw a two-hitter and rookie Brett Wallace had a career-high three hits and drove in a run to help the Houston Astros beat the ...HOUSTON ASTROS (61-71) VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (69-61); MINUTE MAID PARK AT 1 ...The Cypress TimesStruggling Cards blanked againBoston HeraldSt. Louis Cardinals Vs. Houston Astros 9/1/10: Mitch's Free Pick MLB BaseballSports Chat PlaceThe Crawfish Boxes (blog) -CBSSports.com -Viva El Birdosall 756 news articles »
Kansas City StarHapp throws 2-hitter as Astros shut out Cards 3-0The Associated PressHOUSTON ? JA Happ threw a two-hitter and rookie Brett Wallace had a career-high three hits and drove in a run to help the Houston Astros beat the ...HOUSTON ASTROS (61-71) VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (69-61); MINUTE MAID PARK AT 1 ...The Cypress TimesStruggling Cards blanked againBoston HeraldSt. Louis Cardinals Vs. Houston Astros 9/1/10: Mitch's Free Pick MLB BaseballSports Chat PlaceThe Crawfish Boxes (blog) -CBSSports.com -Viva El Birdosall 756 news articles » Houston Astros' Matt Lindstrom delays rehab with stiff back Houston Astros closer Matt Lindstrom still has a stiff back and his scheduled bullpen session has been delayed.
Ojeda's Sac Fly Lifts D'backs Over Astros 4-3 PHOENIX (AP) -- Augie Ojeda hears it from interim manager Kirk Gibson nearly every day, often several times a game: Augie get ready, Augie get ready.
Astros-Diamondbacks Preview The Arizona Diamondbacks' red-hot hitters got the better of Houston Astros' resurgent pitchers in the opener of this three-game series. Joe Saunders hopes to get similar support as he tries to deliver the Diamondbacks' season-high fifth straight win and build on his first victory in nearly a month Saturday night.
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St. Louis AmericanLa Russa disputes 'underachiever' labelSt. Louis Post-DispatchLa Russa's response came when asked about a Wednesday assessment from Houston Astros infielder Geoff Blum, who noted a lack of urgency on the Cardinals' ...Cardinals can only blame themselvesFS MidwestThe Cardinals have dropped 5 games since Glenn Beck fiascoDigital Sports DailyBird Land: Fading toward the finish line, againSt. Louis Post-Dispatchall 27 news articles »
St. Louis AmericanLa Russa disputes 'underachiever' labelSt. Louis Post-DispatchLa Russa's response came when asked about a Wednesday assessment from Houston Astros infielder Geoff Blum, who noted a lack of urgency on the Cardinals' ...Cardinals can only blame themselvesFS MidwestThe Cardinals have dropped 5 games since Glenn Beck fiascoDigital Sports DailyBird Land: Fading toward the finish line, againSt. Louis Post-Dispatchall 27 news articles » Arizona Diamondbacks' Augie Ojeda brings winning run home against Houston Astros Augie Ojeda made the most of his chance in Arizona's 4-3 win over the Astros.
Dickey of Mets Yearns to Fetch Tennis Balls at U.S. Open 
In the Mets? victory over the Astros, R. A. Dickey continued to demonstrate that he could perform at the highest level of his sport. Now he wants to show he can do it in another sport as a ball boy at the United States Open.
In the Mets? victory over the Astros, R. A. Dickey continued to demonstrate that he could perform at the highest level of his sport. Now he wants to show he can do it in another sport as a ball boy at the United States Open. Ex-Astro Brandon Backe, 2 others, plead to disorderly conduct Former Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and two others pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges, stemming from a 2008 post-wedding reception ruckus with police at an upscale bar, according to court documents.
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Washington PostRA Dickey knocks in two runs, shuts down Houston Astros in New York Mets' 5-1 winNew York Daily NewsRA Dickey does it all for the New York Mets, knocking in runs with his bat and stifling the Houston Astros with his arm. ...Dickey leads Mets past Astros 5-1 with arm, batThe Associated PressAstros-Mets PreviewCBSSports.comRA Dickey ignites offense, throws gem as Mets beat Astros, 5-1The Star-Ledger - NJ.comAtlanta Journal Constitution -ESPN -Sports Chat Placeall 580 news articles »
Washington PostRA Dickey knocks in two runs, shuts down Houston Astros in New York Mets' 5-1 winNew York Daily NewsRA Dickey does it all for the New York Mets, knocking in runs with his bat and stifling the Houston Astros with his arm. ...Dickey leads Mets past Astros 5-1 with arm, batThe Associated PressAstros-Mets PreviewCBSSports.comRA Dickey ignites offense, throws gem as Mets beat Astros, 5-1The Star-Ledger - NJ.comAtlanta Journal Constitution -ESPN -Sports Chat Placeall 580 news articles » Backe, 2 others, plead to disorderly conduct Former Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and two others pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges.
Mets Offense Gives Pelfrey Little Help, but He Gets All He Needs 
The Mets have gone 11-13 in the month of August, and their chances to make the playoffs are slim. But for one night, things went relatively smoothly on both sides.
The Mets have gone 11-13 in the month of August, and their chances to make the playoffs are slim. But for one night, things went relatively smoothly on both sides. Bogusevic among Astros callups The Houston Astros recalled outfielder Brian Bogusevic from the Triple-A Round Rock Express on Wednesday. Houston Astros - Round Rock Express - Brian Bogusevic - Sports - Baseball
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Washington PostHouston Astros (56-69) at Philadelphia Phillies (70-55), 7:05 pmMiamiHerald.comRoy Halladay will attempt to pitch playoff-hopeful Philadelphia past the Houston Astros, who'll counter with former Phillie JA Happ in the third test of ...National League Astros, Dodgers sweep; 400 HRs for Albert PujolsDetroit Free PressRodriguez goes 7 strong, Astros sweep PhilliesThe Associated PressHapp and Astros edge Halladay, PhilliesPhiladelphia InquirerCBSSports.com -msnbc.com -Examiner.comall 1,520 news articles »
Washington PostHouston Astros (56-69) at Philadelphia Phillies (70-55), 7:05 pmMiamiHerald.comRoy Halladay will attempt to pitch playoff-hopeful Philadelphia past the Houston Astros, who'll counter with former Phillie JA Happ in the third test of ...National League Astros, Dodgers sweep; 400 HRs for Albert PujolsDetroit Free PressRodriguez goes 7 strong, Astros sweep PhilliesThe Associated PressHapp and Astros edge Halladay, PhilliesPhiladelphia InquirerCBSSports.com -msnbc.com -Examiner.comall 1,520 news articles » Ojeda's sac fly lifts D'backs over Astros 4-3 Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ryan Roberts scores ahead of the tag by Houston Astros catcher Humberto Quintero on a sacrifice fly by teammate Augie Ojeda during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, in Phoenix.
Santana Has Usual Lack of Support and Surprising Difficulty Johan Santana, who had thrown three straight complete games, was at less than his best as the Mets fell below .500.
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Astros offer Hooks, Express fans chance to win tripCorpus Christi Caller TimesCORPUS CHRISTI ? Being a fan of the Houston Astros' top two affiliates could pay off with a trip to spring training. ...and more »
Clemens Has Houston Divided Despite His Ties to City 
Roger Clemens has a long history in Houston, dating to his high school days, but after his indictment, he is no longer a hometown hero to some.
Roger Clemens has a long history in Houston, dating to his high school days, but after his indictment, he is no longer a hometown hero to some. Express see hint of things that may come - Austin American-Statesman ![](http://="http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/YnR7PGRlcYgMJM/6.jpg")
Austin Chronicle (blog)Express see hint of things that may comeAustin American-Statesman... ceremonial first pitch before Round Rock's 3-0 win over Albuquerque marked a symbolic end to the team's trying relationship with the Houston Astros. ...Express To Join Rangers' System Next YearAustin Chronicle (blog)all 4 news articles »
Austin Chronicle (blog)Express see hint of things that may comeAustin American-Statesman... ceremonial first pitch before Round Rock's 3-0 win over Albuquerque marked a symbolic end to the team's trying relationship with the Houston Astros. ...Express To Join Rangers' System Next YearAustin Chronicle (blog)all 4 news articles » ASTROS 3, METS 2; Misch Pitches Well Enough, but Offense Isn't Good Enough HOUSTON -- It was like Groundhog Day in August on Thursday. Once again, the Mets got solid starting pitching and excellent fielding, and once again, they failed to string together enough hits to win. They lost to the Astros, 3-2, in the finale of the four-game series.
Mets Getting Younger, but Dickey Has Been Key 
The Mets have used several young players this season, but R. A. Dickey, a 35-year-old knuckleballer, has been the team?s unlikely star.
The Mets have used several young players this season, but R. A. Dickey, a 35-year-old knuckleballer, has been the team?s unlikely star. Ex-Astro Backe pleads no contest in wedding fracas - Houston Chronicle Ex-Astro Backe pleads no contest in wedding fracasHouston ChronicleGALVESTON ? Former Houston Astros Pitcher Brandon Backe has pleaded no contest to a reduced misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct stemming from a ...
Mets? Manuel Stands by Closer Rodriguez 
Mets Manager Jerry Manuel has said he is reluctant to judge Francisco Rodriguez because the facts are not all known.
Mets Manager Jerry Manuel has said he is reluctant to judge Francisco Rodriguez because the facts are not all known. Mets scrape by Houston Astros for 3-2 victory in 14 innings - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ![](http://="http://nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/3YsC5KZ7FqpvPM/6.jpg")
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comMets scrape by Houston Astros for 3-2 victory in 14 inningsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comGeorge Bridges/MCTMets shortstop Jose Reyes claps after teammate Ike Davis scored him on a sacrifice fly in the 14th inning to lift the Mets to a 3-2 ...Lee leads Astros past Mets 3-2The Associated PressRA Dickey Tries To Continue Magic Against Houston AstrosBleacher ReportHunter Pence's two home runs spell doom for New York Mets in 4-3 loss to ...New York Daily NewsSports Chat Place -The Cypress Times -Broburyall 827 news articles »
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comMets scrape by Houston Astros for 3-2 victory in 14 inningsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comGeorge Bridges/MCTMets shortstop Jose Reyes claps after teammate Ike Davis scored him on a sacrifice fly in the 14th inning to lift the Mets to a 3-2 ...Lee leads Astros past Mets 3-2The Associated PressRA Dickey Tries To Continue Magic Against Houston AstrosBleacher ReportHunter Pence's two home runs spell doom for New York Mets in 4-3 loss to ...New York Daily NewsSports Chat Place -The Cypress Times -Broburyall 827 news articles » Mets Start Trip on Good Note, and Also Sign Top Pick 
The Mets managed to win a rare first game to start a road trip, thanks to fine pitching by Jon Niese and Hisanori Takahashi, who stepped into the closer?s role vacated by Francisco Rodriguez and earned his first save of the season.
The Mets managed to win a rare first game to start a road trip, thanks to fine pitching by Jon Niese and Hisanori Takahashi, who stepped into the closer?s role vacated by Francisco Rodriguez and earned his first save of the season. BATS; Mariners' Wakamatsu Is the Fifth To Be Fired The last-place Seattle Mariners fired Manager Don Wakamatsu on Monday, more than halfway through a season that began with a rebuilt roster and hopes of making the playoffs for the first time since 2001. The Mariners began Monday at 42-70, the second-worst record in the American League. Daren Brown, the manager of Class AAA Tacoma for the last three-plus seasons, took over on an interim basis.
YANKEES 5, RAYS 4; Big Homer (No, Not That One) Wins It ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- In the rare moments Saturday night when the fans at Tropicana Field were not clapping rhythmically, blowing horns, ringing cowbells or chanting players' names, their hands might have been clutching their seats, gripped by the excitement and intensity of a late October game that was playing out on the final day of July. ''Every play, every pitch,'' Robinson Cano said.
Berkman Is Close To Joining The Yankees On a May night in Milwaukee, after another dispiriting loss by his only major league team, Lance Berkman saw no point in denying the obvious. The Houston Astros, he acknowledged, were a bad team going nowhere. ''We're old,'' Berkman said, in a mostly deserted clubhouse. ''I mean, we're older. I definitely feel old.''
Phillies Acquire Oswalt From Astros 
The Phillies strengthened their starting rotation Thursday with the acquisition of Roy Oswalt from the Astros.
The Phillies strengthened their starting rotation Thursday with the acquisition of Roy Oswalt from the Astros. ON BASEBALL; As Deadline Nears, Chips Are Starting to Fall When Justin Upton signed a six-year, $51.25 million contract extension with the Arizona Diamondbacks in March, he tied himself to a team that had just finished last in the National League West. But Upton could see a path to contention. ''A lot of it's riding on Webby, with him being the leader of the pitching staff the last few years,'' Upton said a few days later. ''If he comes back strong, we'll definitely be one of the better pitching clubs in the league.''
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