The Astros Head to Pittsburgh to Face Old Foe
HOUSTON ASTROS (11-30) VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES (24-17) PNC PARK IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA Read | Share
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
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














