Cardinals 6, Astros 5: Lohse keeps weakness penned up
The Astros only got two cracks at St. Louis' bullpen because they couldn't do much at all against starter Kyle Lohse, and that was not quite enough in a 6-5 loss to the Cardinals at Minute Maid Park.
View ArticleA Blowout That Wasn’t Figueroa’s Fault
Last night we were reminded in vivid detail that our bullpen has probably been the least reliable part of the team so far. Going into the game, everyone assumed the Astros would probably be blown out...
View ArticleTalking points: the beleaguered state of the Astros bullpen
Wait until the Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Relief Pitchers gets wind of this. Astros relievers are working at a frenetic pace – and taking some fierce beatings for their trouble. After an...
View ArticleAstros 12, Cubs 7: An absolute breeze for the offense
The Astros blasted away the frustration from a three-game weekend sweep with a come-from-behind 12-7 victory over the Cubs, tying the game and going ahead with home runs.
View ArticleRed Sox 7, Astros 5: Norris’ early dominance fades, bullpen implodes at...
Boston stormed back in the seventh, first against Norris and then against the Astros bullpen that has been battered so many times before. By time they were mercifully done parading around the bases,...
View ArticleAstros call up righthander Carpenter from minors
David Carpenter’s exile to the minor leagues lasted less than two weeks.
View ArticleAstros’ trade acquisitions have a ways to go
In addition to the two major leaguers, the Astros have acquired 10 prospects in their trades this month and only one - third baseman Matt Dominguez from the Marlins - is anywhere near the major leagues.
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