LANCE BERKMAN NEWS
Roundup: Berkman hits 2 HRs, Astros top Royals
June 25, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Thursday's MLB roundup: Lance Berkman homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Houston Astros overcome an error-filled day and beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4.
How Not to "Manufacture" Runs: The Cecil Cooper Story
April 25, 2008 by
I Remember Dome-Dogs
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A very in-depth and intelligent look at the Astros shoddy base running in 2008.
Tommy Kramer & Lance Berkman To Be Inducted Into Texas Sports Hall of Fame
September 02, 2009 by
Rice Athletics
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Rice fans have long-known that former Owl stars Tommy Kramer and Lance Berkman have had legendary careers in their respective sports. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame has now made it official with the recent announcement that both Owls would be among the Class of 2009 inductees.
Running Diary of Cubs vs. Astros, 9/12/07
September 13, 2007 by
Thunder Matt's Saloon
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Our correspondent Brant Brown, along with a 12 pack of Coors Light and a bag of Cheetos, gives us a minute by minute recap of last night's game. Every exciting play is covered, Lance Berkman's sexuality is questioned, and Bob Brenly reveals secrets about Benito Santiago.
Lance’s Calf
July 21, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Lance Berkman won’t start a game before Friday due to a strained calf, but will be available to pinch hit.
Point/Counterpoint: Astros Managerial Search*
October 26, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
Acta, obviously dejected he won't be an Astro
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*The part of Devil's Advocate will be played by Davo.
Is it really that bad that...
Astros offense boosted by Vitamin Puma: Astros 14 — Marlins 6
August 12, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Alan Diaz - AP
Even though Pence had to the home runs, I think he would be OK with attributing tonight's win to the Puma.
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Ricky Nolasco didn't know...
Phillies sweep first series of the year, Utley for MVP
May 29, 2008 by
All Philadelphia Sports
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Get out the brooms. The Phillies got their first sweep of the season against the Rockies. This sweep was something that this team has desperately needed in order to boost their confidence, stay within reach of the Marlins, and get some revenge on the team that beat them last year in the playoffs.
The Economics of the Astros
July 17, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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I found this blog post earlier today (h/t to Rob Neyer). So, being the intrepid sports reporter that I am, I plugged in some of our Astros players and prospects to see what their relative values were. Here are the results:
Carlos Lee (4 years, 74 million left...
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 5/6
May 07, 2008 by
lesterslegends.com
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A look at fantasy baseball's top performers from Tuesday, May 6th.
Last of the Killer B's Finally Hang's it up ? Craig Biggio Houston Astro Legend
October 06, 2007 by
deathrattlesports.com
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I usually don't write baseball articles, as I pretty much ceased being a fan shortly after the 1981 strike. Since that time I have attended at total of 4 games in Houston and 2 of those were to bring my sons so that they would at least have the chance to experience a Major League...
Astros activate Berkman, Hawkins, place Wright on DL
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.
Reasons Why Baseball Awards Don't Matter
November 18, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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It's not so much that they've gotten them wrong in 2008 (actually, I disagree with none of their selections), it's just that they are idiotic in their process. The fact the certain players finished in the top 5 in voting, yet superior players hardly got any votes at all...
Oswalt ready, Berkman close, Hampton optimistic, Boone excited
August 09, 2009 by
Astros Blog
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Lance Berkman, on the disabled list with a left calf strain, ran in the pool Sunday and hopes to be ready to come off the disabled list during the four-game series against the Florida Marlins. "It feels pretty good, so...
Sunday Morning(ish) Astros, etc. Round Up
August 09, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
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Not too much longer until game time, but here are some links to tide you over:
JJO has updates on Lance Berkman (likely back during the...
Lance Berkman, LaTroy Hawkins of Houston Astros return from disabled list
The Houston Astros have activated first baseman Lance Berkman and reliever LaTroy Hawkins from the disabled list.
Astros Notes: Berkman stays on DL
Although Lance Berkman was eligible to come off the disabled list Friday, he wasn't even cleared to run to test his strained left calf. He's not likely to be activated from the DL until at least early next week.
Berkman still down, Brocail down, Erstad up; Rodriguez and Oswalt close
August 07, 2009 by
Astros Blog
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Although Lance Berkman was eligible to come off the disabled list Friday, he wasn't even cleared to run to test his strained left calf. He's not likely to be activated from the DL until at least early next week. "I...
Miguel Tejada can't do it two nights in a row: Braves 9 - Astros 7
September 10, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by David J. Phillip - AP
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He did it. Yes that's right, Lance Berkman ended an interminable stretch of homerlessness in what was really a really poorly pitched games...
Lance Berkman + Jesus = Night At the Ballpark?
August 19, 2009 by
UnPinkHats
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The Astros are struggling to find promotions that’ll bring people to the ballpark now that they’re basically out of contention. (Yesterday, their loss put them 10 games back of the Cards in the NL Central and 9 games back for the NL wild card.
Saturday’s ’...
Rock N Roll All Stars: National League
March 19, 2008 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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Lance Berkman "Turner Overdrive"? Prince Fielder "And the New Power Generation"?
To kick off the baseball season and prep ourselves for countless horrible nicknames spewing from Boomer's mouth, we present a music inspired look at each team.
the chief will...
How to choose your favorite player, Kaz may return to Japan next season and Lance's thoughts on the 2010 Astros
September 20, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Morry Gash - AP
Lance has confidence in ya, Bud.
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Jonah Keri asks the question, how do you choose your favorite player? Is he an Astro? Have you followed his...
Dominance thy name is Bud Norris: Pirates 1 - Astros 9
September 11, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Dave Einsel - AP
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I didn't see a single second of this game, so my analysis will be skin deep and emphasize what I can glean from the box score.
Things that are good...
Astros notes: Berkman held out of starting lineup
Lance Berkman was out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game and fifth time in the last six games with a left calf strain.
Astros notes: Berkman in no hurry to return from injury
Lance Berkman was out of the lineup Tuesday and expects to be for a few games as an MRI has revealed a Grade 2 strain of his left calf.
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