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Reviewing the Wandy Rodriguez Trade

On July 24, the Astros traded Wandy Rodriguez, the last remaining player from their 2005 World Series team, to the Pirates. At the time of the trade, Wandy was 7-9 with a 3.79 ERA in 21 starts. In return,…Read More

Pirates collapse continues; Reds, Giants clinch

While the Reds and Giants clinched their respective divisions with wins on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates continued their assault on the record for most consecutive losing seasons. The Astros 4-1 win…Read More

Astros try to play spoiler vs. Bucs, Wandy

After winning a Labor Day matinee by a 5-1 score, the Astros go up against a familiar face tonight in Pittsburgh. Wandy Rodriguez takes the mound for the slumping Pirates against the Astros and Jordan…Read More

Wandy’s exit brings closure

While I think the Carlos Lee deal brought closure to an era of bad baseball in Houston, Tuesday’s Wandy Rodriguez trade brought closure of a different kind. It seemed like every offseason and trade…Read More

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Wandy Rodriguez Traded to Pirates

Earlier tonight, several sources reported that Wandy Rodriguez was close to becoming a Pittsburgh Pirate.…Read More

Should the Astros Trade Jose Altuve?

Let me start this by saying two things. First, I do not believe Jose Altuve will be traded. Second, I…Read More

Counting down to July 31st

So as the Astros begin to plateau and reach the level we all realistically expected, at least in the…Read More

Star Performer of the Week (May 7-13)

It was a tough week for the Astros who went 2-4, including a couple of 12-inning losses. Today’s…Read More

Astros Drop 2nd of 3 Game Set to Bucs

J.A. Happ took the mound for the Astros tonight in Pittsburgh, facing off against Charlie Morton. As…Read More

Bud Norris shuts down Pirates

The offensively-challenged Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to score tonight against Bud Norris and three…Read More

Front & Central: News from around the division

With Spring Training entering the stretch run it’s time to take a look at how things are shaping…Read More

The N.L. Central Farewell Tour: Pittsburgh Pirates Edition

The next stop on our tour is the Steel City, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I’ll have a Primanti Brothers…Read More

Astros sign Chris Snyder

Today, the Astros announced that they have signed C, Chris Snyder, formerly of the Arizona Diamondbacks…Read More

Early power surge not enough

  Carlos Lee and Matt Downs hit back-to-back homers in the first inning off Pittsburgh starter Brian…Read More

Astros sink Pirates

On a rainy night in Pittsburgh the Astros outlasted a sputtering Pirates team to take a 4-1 victory.…Read More

Late rally sparks rare win for Astros

The Astros used two hits, a walk, a stolen base, a Pirates error, and a questionable call to plate three…Read More

Abad decision, another loss

In a game with as many twists and turns as a Shawn White halfpipe run the Pirates prevailed over the…Read More

Astros Win Series Opener Against Pittsburgh

The skid is over at two, and the Pirates look to be just what the doctor ordered. In the Astros first…Read More