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Nelson Figueroa to start for Puerto Rico
The Dominican Republic’s dramatic victory over team USA Thursday night sets up a showdown between the Americans and Puerto Rico. At stake: a trip to San Francisco for the Championship round of the…Read More
Time may be running out on Happ and Harrell
The Astros have done remarkably well so far this season but that doesn’t mean everyone is having fun. The rotation has two horses in Wandy Rodriguez and Bud Norris but after that, it gets dicey.…Read More
Astros rotation starting to take shape
Normally, at this point of spring training, clubs start to get an idea of what their rosters might look like in a few weeks. Competitions begin to get whittled down a bit and names start to emerge, some…Read More
Paul Clemens added to the 40 man roster and Pendleton re-signed
The Astros have announced that Paul Clemens has been added to the 40 man roster. This protects him from the rule-5 draft that will take place at next month’s winter meetings. Clemens was acquired…Read More
Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview
The Houston Astros are entering an important homestand where they will be playing six divisional games and the first three will be against first place St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros are entering this…Read More
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Astro Pitching Summary: San Diego Series
Prior to Sunday’s Melancon meltdown, this was looking like the turning point for the Astro pitching…Read More
Pitching Summary: Cubs Series
You just never know who is going to show up on the bump for the Astros, but one this is for certain:…Read More
Series Preview: Cubbies Come to Town
The Houston Astros will be welcoming the boys from the Windy City as they open a three game series tonight…Read More
Astro Pitching: Cincy’s Series (April 5-7)
Brett Myers comes through in the clutch Friday to save the little optimism that some had left in the…Read More
Astros fall to 0-4 for the second straight year
The Houston Astros drop their fourth straight to open the season, this time an 8-2 decision against the…Read More
Astros vs. Reds Series Preview
Well the good news is that Houston won’t have to head back to Citizens Bank Park this season and…Read More
Are the Astros Really in Rebuild Mode
Trevor brought the optimism yesterday with his great post, so I will go in a slightly different direction…Read More
Fans, Spring, and Hope
As March Madness looms on and makes its way to the Final Four, you know that baseball is lurking around…Read More
Nelson Figueroa wins final spot in the rotation
The only race of importance this spring has come to an end as Nelson Figueroa won the fifth spot in the…Read More
Astros Round Table Discussion, Part 2
Like I said yesterday, each week the staff of Climbing Tal’s Hill will talk about the burning…Read More
The Week Ahead for the Houston Astros
I am sure the Astros are ready to put the first two weeks of spring training behind them and are looking…Read More
A Glance at the Astros 2011 Projected Starting Rotation
When discussing the Houston Astros starting rotation for this upcoming season it seems that many analysts…Read More
Who will win the battle for the fifth spot in Houston’s rotation?
Entering the season, the Houston Astros rotation looks to be their strongest asset and should be relied…Read More
Rule 5 Draft Results; Hip, Hip Jose!
The Houston Astros drafted two right-handed starters today in the Rule 5 Draft. The first, Aneury Rodriguez,…Read More
Astros Bring Back Figueroa
Have the Astros completed their search for a 5th starter? I don’t know. But they certainly got closer.…Read More
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