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Astros trying fail to stand on rockie ground There is no denying that the Astro’s have hit (what we hope is) their low this season. On Tuesday, both Lance Berkman and manager Phil Garner were ejected from the game after Carlos Lee was intentionally appeared to be hit by a pitch from the Colorado Rockies Manuel Corpas. Luckily the Astros managed a 2 run ninth inning rally to win that game and end a... more ›

It's days like these that make Carlos Lee worth every cent of his $100 million contract. Lee proved his worth as he hammered a career high three home runs, including a grand slam, to go along with six RBI. With the Astros down early 3-0, Lee was faced with a 0-2 count from Phillies starter Brett Myers before he jackhammered his next offering from Myers over the right field wall for a solo shot... more ›

Well hello, Houston! It's the greatest day in America: Opening Day 2007! Spring Training is over, the roster is set and now it's time to play ball. The Astros' main concern last year was hitting. Heck, it was pathetic, but Uncle Drayton broke out the checkbook, signed power hitter Carlos Lee for a cool $100 million and added utility player and 2006 All-Star Mark Loretta. Also new to the team are a pair of native... more ›

The consistently inconsistent Brad Lidge signed with the Astros for the 2007 season for $5.35 million plus incentives yesterday. We imagine he looked much like he does in this picture at landing such a sweet deal with everyone's favorite team. By the numbers, the recently unpopular Lidge isn't all that bad. With 104 strikeouts, he was second in the Major Leagues last year and had 32 saves in 38 opportunities. His 5.28 ERA is less... more ›

A 15-year-old Cy-Creek student was killed last night when a friend shot him with a gun he thought wasn't loaded Van Gundy to Rockets: Stop making excuses, start playing better Local horse riders are bristling over a new law prohibiting riding on Houston's esplanades The Astros signed closer Brad Lidge and reliever Dan Wheeler to one-year deals NASA's Stardust capsule arrived at the Johnson Space Center today, where scientists will take a first look at... more ›

A northeast Houston Kroger and nearby businesses were evacuated after a man robbed a bank inside the store using a fake bomb — and, in Arlington, a man dressed as Santa robbed a bank In southwest Houston, a robber stole a family's Christmas presents from their apartment while the family was away An ex-Texas City resident was arrested in South Carolina after someone moved into his former apartment and found a videotape of him molesting... more ›