Astros reliever Chris Sampson's nightmare continues. He entered a 3-1 game the sixth and allowed the Marlins to blow it open by retiring just two of the nine hitters he faced.
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Via Astros Blog
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August 14, 2009
After being demoted to Class AAA Round Rock on Thursday night, Chris Sampson boarded a plane with the Astros to Milwaukee and then flew to Houston from Milwaukee on Friday morning. Although still a bit stunned by the demotion, he...
Via SI.com
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August 12, 2009
MIAMI (AP) -- The Houston Astros are getting a much-needed boost to their lineup.
Via Chron.com
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August 12, 2009
Lance Berkman is back, and so is LaTroy Hawkins, and the Astros are as close to being full strength as they’ve been in weeks.
Via Mets Merized Online
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August 13, 2009
I’m hearing a lot of talk on sports radio today about Billy Wagner who had another perfect appearance in rehab and is set to be activated this Sunday.
Most of the enthusiasm is centered around the chance that the Mets might be able to move him before the August 31st waiver deal deadline. I have no [...]
Via ESPN
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August 12, 2009
The Houston Astros have activated first baseman Lance Berkman and reliever LaTroy Hawkins from the disabled list.
Via Sports ? Brews ? JSOnline
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August 14, 2009
Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez was dominant Sunday against the Brewers, but he was roughed up early in his second start against them in the week. Here is a look at both his lines:
Day
W-L
IP
H
R
BB
K
HR
Sunday
W
7
5
0
2
3
0
Friday
L
4
10
10
5
4
3
Via Star Tribune
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August 12, 2009
Via New York Mets ? New York Post
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August 13, 2009
PHOENIX -- Billy Wagner is getting close, but the Mets say they still have no target date for the veteran reliever's return to the major leagues. The only firm dates on Wagner's schedule were more rehab assignments yesterday and tomorrow in...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 15, 2009
Well, the Phillies won another one last night, but not without ninth-inning drama.
After Ryan Howard hit a solo home run to give the Phillies a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth, Brad Lidge came in to close out the game.
Lidge, who has blown seven saves so far this year, faced Yunel Escobar. Escobar hit a fly ball to right-center, but right fielder Jayson Werth made a nice play and...
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