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
Cooper could be first manager fired Firing Cecil Cooper wouldn't be unreasonable, but it wouldn't turn the suspect Astros into contenders, Ken Rosenthal says.... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
Houston Astros Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14 --For the second time in as many days, the Astros suffered a shutout. Less than 24 hours after Cardinals RHP Kyle Lohse accomplished the feat, Pirates LHP Zach Duke held Houston scoreless. --With only one run over the last 28 innings and only five runs in... more Submitted on 2009-04-14
Houston Astros Roster Report 2009-04-14 As RHP Roy Oswalt goes, so go the Astros, and he struggled early in the season. The ace lost his first two starts and gave up nine runs over 13 innings, losing to the rival Cubs on opening day and then to the rival Cardinals. If the Astros are to have suc... more Submitted on 2009-04-14
Houston Astros Inside Pitch 2009-04-14 Brian Moehler's hold on the No. 3 spot in the Astros rotation likely faded Monday, when he had his second consecutive poor start to begin the season. One start after giving up seven runs over 1 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs, Moehler lasted only 2 1... more Submitted on 2009-04-14
Astros' Moehler to have sore right knee examined Houston Astros right-hander Brian Moehler will have an MRI exam on his sprained right knee Tuesday after lasting only four innings in his first two starts.Moehler (0-2) gave up five runs and seven hits in 2 1-3 innings of a 7-0 loss in Pittsburgh on Monda... more Submitted on 2009-04-13
