Berkman Back

The Houston Astros are set to get slugger Lance Berkman back tonight against the Florida Marlins. Its a moment that couldn’t come too soon. Though they have actually won three of their last four, the Astros still sit at the foot of the NL Central at 3-9. Offensive struggles were a big reason why. They [...]

Astros Struggling

Sure we knew they weren’t going to be all that great this year. Sure this team has had some bad luck of having to face Adam Wainwright, Tim Lincecum, Roy Halladay, and Matt Cain in their first 7 games. And yes they are without Lance Berkman. But Houston is having some serious problems, especially offensively. [...]

Houston Astros Top Ten Prospects 2010

1) Jordan Lyles-SP I really like him a lot. I might take some flack for rating him as their number 1- but I really think he could eventually replace Roy Oswalt as their number 1. 2) Jiovanni Mier-SS Real young and real talented for his age. Similar to SS prospect Starlin Castro in terms of [...]

2010 MLB Off-Season Review: NL Central

Chicago Cubs Key losses- Rich Harden, Milton Bradley, Kevin Gregg, Aaron Miles, Aaron Heilman. Jake Fox Key additions- Carlos Silva, Marlon Byrd, John Grabow (re-signed) Off-season grade- C Justification- Considering the circumstances I think the Cubs have come out okay this off-season. Getting Silva for Bradley hurts, but getting $9 million from Seattle and getting [...]

So Long Big Unit

After 22 seasons in the major leagues, Randy Johnson retired on Tuesday. Johnson will go down as one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He has accomplished everything a player can accomplish during his career. He won the Cy Young award 5 times, owns a World Series ring, a World Series Co-MVP, and was [...]

Player Prediction: Wandy Rodriguez

When you think of the starting pitching in Houston, the name that comes to mind is almost assuredly Roy Oswalt. Yet for the 2010 season and beyond, Wandy Rodriguez looks like the player to keep your eye on. This 30-year-old lefty has been with the Astros his entire five year career in the Major Leagues. [...]