--C J. 

Astros hitting coach Sean Berry, who had a cancerous kidney removed Friday morning at the Methodist Hospital of Houston, was released from the hospital Monday. 

As a youngster in the mid-1980s, current IronPig David Newhan remembers hanging around with Aaron Boone and his older brother Bret in the California Angels clubhouse. 

May 11, 2009 (Lexington Herald-Leader delivered byNewstex) -- 

Astros UPDATE 

Astros update 

Astros catcher Humberto Quintero will be activated from the 15-day disabled list in time for Tuesday night's game at Colorado. 

Astros hitting coach Sean Berry has been released from a Houston hospital following surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. 

--RHP Jeff Fulchino was optioned back to Class AAA Round Rock on Sunday. 

--RHP Russ Ortiz was dropped to the bullpen and replaced by Felipe Paulino, who struggled in relief after three solid starts in the rotation. 

Slumping Lance Berkman, who admits he has lost confidence at the plate and is at a loss for answers, was scratched from the lineup with a sore left wrist Friday. 

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is furious with Manny Ramirez and is demanding that the star slugger speak to his teammates about the failed drug test that led to his 50-game suspension. 

Miguel Tejada and Carlos Lee combined to make up for Lance Berkman's absence, powering the Houston Astros to one successful weekend against the slumping San Diego Padres. 

The Houston Astros re-signed second baseman Jason Smith, four days after he was designated for assignment. 

A-Rod took the megabucks and suffered a lot.