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  • February 2008

    • Timberlake To Take Field in Baseball Flick

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Feb 21, 08 8:21 PM CST

      Timberlake To Take Field in Baseball Flick

      Justin Timberlake will take a swing at minor league ballplaying in the upcoming flick The Open Road , the AP reports. Adding to his Hollywood resume, Timberlake will play Carlton Garrett, a made-up member of the Houston Astros’ farm team, the Corpus Christi Hooks. Timberlake, aiming for authenticity, has attempted—so far unsuccessfully—to discuss his role with real Hooks players. More »

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      movie review  • Houston Astros  • Justin Timberlake  • Corpus Christi  • Jeff Bridges

  • December 2007

    • Tejada Dealt From O's to Astros

      newser  |  Baltimore Sun  |  Dec 12, 07 1:52 PM CST

      Tejada Dealt From O's to Astros

      The Baltimore Orioles traded disenchanted shortstop Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros today for five players, the Baltimore Sun reports. Unable to change the O’s losing ways and resistant to a third base switch, the former MVP became a prime offseason target by other teams. In return, the Orioles will get outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton, and Dennis Sarfate, and third baseman Michael Costanzo. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Houston Astros  • Baltimore Orioles  • Miguel Tejada  • Luke Scott  • Matt Albers

  • November 2007

    • Phillies Trade for Lidge

      newser  |  Philadelphia Inquirer  |  Nov 8, 07 5:28 AM CST

      Phillies Trade for Lidge

      The Phillies acquired former All-Star Brad Lidge along with utility man Eric Bruntlet from the Astros yesterday in exchange for Michael Bourn, reliever Geoff Geary and minor-league third baseman Mike Costanzo. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Philadelphia Phillies  • Houston Astros  • Brad Lidge  • Brett Myers

    • Will the Rocket Finally Retire?

      newser  |  Houston Chronicle  |  Nov 8, 07 3:02 AM CST

      Will the Rocket Finally Retire?

      Roger Clemens looks to be retiring at long last, as he prepares to honor his post-retirement contract with the Houston Astros by working to scout and develop young pitchers. But wait—if a team "has a need for Roger" and the Rocket feels up to it, his agent "would try to work out a contract," reports the Houston Chronicle. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Yankees  • Roger Clemens  • Houston Astros  • Brian Cashman  • Nolan Ryan

  • September 2007

    • Houston Picks Wade as GM

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Sep 21, 07 3:38 AM CDT

      Houston Picks Wade as GM

      The Houston Astros announced yesterday that they have hired Ed Wade as their new general manager. Wade, who was GM for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1998 to 2005, replaces recently axed Tim Purpura. Astros owner Drayton McLane cited Wade's focus on "player development" as one factor that influenced the hiring decision, reports ESPN. More »

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      MLB  • Houston Astros

    • Brewers Back in First After Slamming Astros

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Sep 19, 07 5:40 AM CDT

      Brewers Back in First After Slamming Astros

      Brewers ace Ben Sheets left the game with a sore hamstring after facing only four batters in the first inning, but Milwaukee still beat the struggling Astros to regain the National League Central lead, reports AP. Four Brewers homered in the 9-1 rout, including Johnny Estrada, who hit his second career grand slam in the 4th off Astros rookie Felipe Paulino. More »

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      MLB  • Milwaukee Brewers  • Houston Astros  • Ben Sheets  • Johnny Estrada

    • Cubs Battle Back to Top of NL Central

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Sep 14, 07 4:40 AM CDT

      Cubs Battle Back to Top of NL Central

      The Cubs edged a half game ahead of Milwaukee in the heated National League Central race last night, shelling the Astros' Woody Williams (8-15) for six runs on four longballs to Houston's two. Chicago's defense stepped it up as well, pulling in key double plays to help Steve Trachsel lock down his first win in eight years for the Cubs, writes the AP. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Milwaukee Brewers  • Houston Astros  • NL Central

  • August 2007

    • Astros Dump Manager Garner, GM Purpura

      newser  |  Houston Chronicle  |  Aug 28, 07 5:13 AM CDT

      Astros Dump Manager Garner, GM Purpura

      The Astros released manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura yesterday, temporarily replacing them with bench coach Cecil Cooper and the president of operations Tal Smith. The Astros, who have sunk to 58-73 under Garner and Purpura, are tied with Pittsburgh for last place in the National League Central, and owner Drayton McLane says it's "time for a change." More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Pittsburgh Pirates  • Houston Astros  • NL Central  • Cecil Cooper

    • Pitcher Clubs Game-Winner in a Pinch

      newser  |  Houston Chronicle  |  Aug 3, 07 6:18 AM CDT

      Pitcher Clubs Game-Winner in a Pinch

      Beleaguered Astros starter Jason Jennings came through as a pinch-hitter last night, driving in Jason Lane in the top of the 14th to down the Braves. Houston pitchers had tried mightily to give the game away: Woody Williams allowed seven runs in five frames, and closer Brad Lidge blew a save on a two-run homer in the 12th. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Houston Astros  • Atlanta Braves

    • Teixeira Has Brave New Start

      newser  |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Aug 2, 07 5:08 AM CDT

      Teixeira Has Brave New Start

      Slugger Mark Teixeira was a smash in his first Atlanta performance last night, chalking up a three-run blast to lead the Braves to a 12-3 win over Houston. Teixeira, whom Atlanta nabbed in a multi-player deal with Texas this week, was 1-4 with a walk and 4 RBIs, an inaugural performance good enough to bring a full house of 30,000 to its feet. More »

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      MLB  • Texas Rangers  • Houston Astros  • Atlanta Braves  • Mark Teixeira  • Octavio Dotel

  • April 2007

    • Astros Demote Closer After Two Games

      newser  |  Houston Chronicle  |  Apr 9, 07 10:02 PM CDT

      Astros Demote Closer After Two Games

      After just two woeful outings, Astros closer Brad Lidge has been demoted to middle reliever.  His close friend Dan Wheeler will take his place as Houston's ninth-inning man.  This will feel like deja vu to Lidge; he lost his closer's job twice last year as well. More »

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      MLB  • Houston Astros  • Houston  • Brad Lidge  • Dan Wheeler

    • Pujols Busts Out Of Mini-Slump

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 9, 07 8:29 AM CDT

      Pujols Busts Out Of Mini-Slump

      Albert Pujols’s hibernating bat woke up last night, as the 2005 NL MVP hit his first homer of the young season. The Cardinals crushed the Astros 10-1 in Houston after getting off to a slow start, thanks in large part to Pujols' 1-for-17 skid. More »

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      sports  • St. Louis Cardinals  • Houston Astros  • Albert Pujols  • Kip Wells

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