Lance Berkman

Lauber: Idea of NL MVP will be revealed

AROUND THE MAJORS • By SCOTT LAUBER • November 16, 2008 At 2 p.m. Monday, the Baseball Writers Association of America will disclose the identity of the 2008 National League MVP. Albert Pujols, the St. Louis Cardinals'...

At the least, Pettitte worth phone call

Commentary: At the least, Pettitte worth phone call Jim Rogash Getty Images A return to the Astros would give Andy Pettitte two stints with the Yankees and two with his hometown team. Please download the latest version at THE...

Justice: For Astros, Pettitte worth a phone call

Commentary: At the least, Pettitte worth phone call Jim Rogash Getty Images A return to the Astros would give Andy Pettitte two stints with the Yankees and two with his hometown team. Please download the latest version at THE...

A few Phils up for NL yearly awards

Over the next few days, players will continue to file for free agency, Cole Hamels likely will make more guest appearances on television talk shows, and the Baseball Writers Association of America will unveil its annual...

Astros can't afford to stand pat

by Fred Faour, Houston Sports Examiner The Astros big offseason move so far has been to announce they are not raising ticket prices. Last offseason, General Manager Ed Wade turned over most of the roster and remade the Astros....

Astros’ Berkman to be honored

Houston writers give first baseman fifth MVP award Sorry, your version of Flash doesn't support this video. Please download the latest version at Astros players Lance Berkman, Jose Valverde, Hunter Pence and Wesley Wright will...

JON PAUL MOROSI'S BLOG: Even at baseball meetings, economy is top of mind

Even at baseball meetings, economy is top of mind BY JON PAUL MOROSI • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • November 4, 2008 On Election Day, a lot of you are thinking about the economy. It’s not much different at the baseball general...

MLB teams shouldn't gamble on Manny Ramirez (The Sporting News)

By Richard Justice - If you absolutely, positively knew you'd get the Manny that led the Dodgers into the playoffs, you'd give him a blank contract. That said, some owner still may convince himself that Manny is worth $25...

Astros tell Yanks Oswalt, Berkman not for sale

The New York Yankees are expected to be very active during the winter and it appears the Bronx Bombers didn't waste any time.The Boston Globe reported the Yankees have been very aggressive in calling teams to see who might be...

To Peavy Or Not To Peavy?

added 11/01 by Scott Barzilla Every year, there is always someone new on the free agent market or trade market that excites Astros fans. Peavy makes Ben Sheets look like Brian Moehler . Before we delve into any potential trade...