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Myers tries to get on track in Milwaukee Sun Jul 31 10:49:43 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Brett Myers shoots for his first win in more than a month this afternoon when the Houston Astros try to avoid a sweep in their three- game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Myers' latest setback came on Tuesday in St. Louis, as the Cardinals reached him for three runs and 11 hits in eight innings, dropping him to 3-11 on the year to go along with a 4.66 earned run average. Myers has lost his last five decisions and hasn't won since beating the Dodgers back on
Astros send Bourn to Atlanta Sun Jul 31 10:33:56 2011 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros on Sunday traded center fielder Michael Bourn to the Atlanta Braves for a four-player package. Bourn hit .303 in 105 games for Houston this season. The 28-year-old leads the majors with 39 stolen bases. In return for the speedy Bourn, a two-time Gold Glove winner, the Astros acquired outfielder Jordan Schafer along with pitchers Juan Abreu, Paul Clemens and Brett Oberholtzer. Currently sidelined with a fractured finger, Schafer batted .240 with
Gallardo shuts down Astros Sat Jul 30 22:12:16 2011 EST
Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Yovani Gallardo tossed seven innings of four- hit ball to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in the middle tilt of a three-game set at Miller Park. Gallardo (12-7) gave up one unearned run in his seven frames of work. He fanned seven, did not issue a walk and chipped in offensively with a double. Kameron Loe tossed a scoreless ninth to seal the win. Corey Hart went 4-for-5 with a solo homer and Jonathan Lucroy finished 3-for-4 with a
Phillies activate Polanco, demote Brown Sat Jul 30 16:32:08 2011 EST
was a fan-elected starter for the National League All-Star squad, but did not play because of the injury. To make room for Polanco on the roster, the Phillies optioned outfielder Domonic Brown to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The club's acquisition of right fielder Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros on Friday necessitated Brown's demotion. In 54 games for the NL East-leading Phillies, Brown hit .246 with five home runs and 19 RBI. The Phillies also optioned pitcher Drew Carpenter to Lehigh Valley.
Now the Hunter: Phils to debut Pence against Pirates Sat Jul 30 10:36:57 2011 EST
ht-handed bat. On Friday, they got their man and are expected to debut Hunter Pence tonight in the second of three straight meetings with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. The NL East leaders acquired the All-Star outfielder in a deal with the Houston Astros. In return, the Astros netted minor leaguers Jonathan Singleton, Jarred Cosart and Josh Zeid along with a player to be named later. The Phillies, who also received cash in the transaction, have been lacking in production from the right side o
Phillies acquire Pence, send four to Houston Fri Jul 29 22:44:09 2011 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Phillies have strengthened their roster prior to the trade deadline by acquiring All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence in a deal with the Houston Astros. In return, the Astros netted minor leaguers Jonathan Singleton, Jarred Cosart and Josh Zeid along with a player to be named later. The Phillies have been lacking in production from the right side of the plate since Jayson Werth was lost to the Washington Nationals in free agency. They appeared to have found a
Halladay stifles Bucs, Pence headed to Philly Fri Jul 29 22:15:59 2011 EST
d Chase Utley hit a three-run home run and drove in four as Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh, 10-3, but that wasn't the big news of the night for the Phillies. The NL East leaders have reportedly acquired All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Phils have nabbed the player they wanted for minor leaguers Jonathan Singleton and Jarred Cosart along with two players to be named later. Halladay (13-4) gave up just one hit with
AL Central: White Sox not waiting for return on investments Fri Jul 29 12:17:40 2011 EST
ing pitcher in the majors whose record is more than one game below .500, according to the Detroit Free Press. Kuroda, who becomes a free agent at the end of the season, would have to waive his no-trade clause before any deal can be completed. Houston Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez (7-7, 3.47) has also been mentioned as a possible target. Rodriguez, a left-hander, is still owed $27 million after this season. The Tigers have a ballpark tailor-made for lefties, but their rotation is comprised of al
Astros down Cardinals Thu Jul 28 23:16:10 2011 EST
St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Carlos Lee went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, helping the Houston Astros defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 5-3. The top five hitters in the Astros' lineup combined for eight hits and four RBI, and Wandy Rodriguez (7-7) and the Houston bullpen set down the final 19 hitters they faced to earn a four-game series split. Rodriguez was charged with three runs -- one earned -- on five hits to go with six strikeouts. Albert Pujols doubled twice and knocked in a run
Garcia, Cardinals conclude series with Astros Thu Jul 28 10:50:28 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Lefty Jaime Garcia can continue a strong season on home turf tonight when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Houston Astros in the fourth and final game of their series at Busch Stadium. The 25-year-old has won six of seven decisions in nine starts in 2011 at home, including a 4-2 defeat of Arizona on July 10 in which he gave up two runs on seven hits in six innings. Garcia traveled to Pittsburgh to defeat the Pirates in his most recent start on July 23 and allowed just a run o
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