The Philadelphia Phillies have built a comfortable lead atop the NL East despite Cole Hamels rarely pitching like the ace who was last year's NLCS and World Series MVP. After struggling for much of the season, he's starting to resemble one of the top pitc http://www.foxsports.com
Reds rally in seventh to edge Astros The Cincinnati Reds are starting to believe in themselves.Joey Votto's two-run double in the seventh inning lifted the Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.Trailing 3-2, Paul Janish and Willy Taveras singled before Votto's hit. It... more Submitted on 2009-04-21
Dodgers-Astros Preview 2009-04-21 After their offense keyed a perfect season-opening homestand, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to carry over that success at the plate to the road.The surging Dodgers try for a ninth straight victory Tuesday night when they face the Houston Astros to open a n... more Submitted on 2009-04-21
DEATH IN REVIEW Phillies, ex-Astros broadcaster Kalas Harry Kalas, who began his Hall of Fame broadcasting career with theAstros in 1965 before becoming the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies for 38 seasons, has died. He was one of Baseball's distinctive voices and a civic treasure who was beloved by even th... more Submitted on 2009-04-21
Astros caught in nasty pinch Giving up on theAstros before the live oaks have even stopped blooming has become a rite of spring every bit as common in these parts as Fiesta and Spurs playoff games.... more Submitted on 2009-04-20
Owings delivers at plate to get Reds a W Micah Owings isn't your ordinary starting pitcher. After all, not many love to hit in clutch situations.Owings' pinch two-run double in the seventh inning helped the Cincinnati Reds rally for a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.Owings hit the ... more Submitted on 2009-04-20
Reds-Astros Preview 2009-04-19 The Cincinnati Reds were worried about Bronson Arroyo's effectiveness after an injury to his throwing arm in spring training. He is quickly putting to rest any indication that it's bothering him.The right-hander looks to open a season with three consecuti... more Submitted on 2009-04-19
