SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » houston astros http://espn1420.com Thu, 23 May 2013 06:19:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Grady Hatton, Former Astros Manager, Dies http://espn1420.com/grady-hatton-former-astros-manager-dies/ http://espn1420.com/grady-hatton-former-astros-manager-dies/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:31:02 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=146767 Former Major League Baseball player and manager Grady Hatton died of natural causes in his home state of Texas on Thursday. He was 90 years old.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/grady-hatton-former-astros-manager-dies/feed/ 0 Photo Courtesy: mlb.com/google images 2013 MLB Predictions: AL West http://espn1420.com/2013-mlb-predictions-al-west/ http://espn1420.com/2013-mlb-predictions-al-west/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:21:24 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=142574 In earlier segments of my 2013 Major League Baseball preview I previewed the American League East, the National League East, the American League Central, and the National League Central divisions.

In this segment, I take a look at the American League West.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/2013-mlb-predictions-al-west/feed/ 0 (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Houston Astros Sign Erik Bedard http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-sign-erik-bedard/ http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-sign-erik-bedard/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:06:25 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=126647 The Houston Astros signed left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard to a Minor League contract, with an invitation to spring training, on Monday.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-sign-erik-bedard/feed/ 0 (Photo by David Welker/Getty Images) Astros Sign Trevor Crowe & Sergio Escalona To Minor League Contracts http://espn1420.com/astros-sign-trevor-crowe-sergio-escalona-to-minor-league-contracts/ http://espn1420.com/astros-sign-trevor-crowe-sergio-escalona-to-minor-league-contracts/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:28:26 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=112663 The Houston Astros signed outfielder Trveor Crowe and pitcher Sergio Escalona to minor league deals on Tuesday.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/astros-sign-trevor-crowe-sergio-escalona-to-minor-league-contracts/feed/ 0 (Photo by Rich Pilling/Getty Images) Bo Porter Named The Next Manager Of The Houston Astros http://espn1420.com/bo-porter-named-the-next-manager-of-the-houston-astros/ http://espn1420.com/bo-porter-named-the-next-manager-of-the-houston-astros/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:10:44 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=94452 Bo Porter, currently the third base coach with the Washington Nationals, has been named the next manager of the Houston Astros, with an official announcement coming on Thursday morning.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/bo-porter-named-the-next-manager-of-the-houston-astros/feed/ 0 (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Pablo Sandoval & Brandon Crawford Combine For Great Play – VIDEO http://espn1420.com/pablo-sandoval-brandon-crawford-combine-for-great-play-video/ http://espn1420.com/pablo-sandoval-brandon-crawford-combine-for-great-play-video/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:46:20 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=88108 Check out this great play from Tuesday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval bobbleshad a foul pop-up hit by Astros catcher Jason Castro in the bottom of the first inning tonight, and knocks it in the direction of shortstop Brandon Crawford, who makes a diving catch.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/pablo-sandoval-brandon-crawford-combine-for-great-play-video/feed/ 0 (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Houston Astros Fire Manager Brad Mills http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-fire-manager-brad-mills/ http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-fire-manager-brad-mills/#comments Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:46:23 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=86312 The Houston Astros fired manager Brad Mills, along with hitting coach Mike Barnett, and first base coach Bobby Meacham after a 12-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-fire-manager-brad-mills/feed/ 0 (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Roger Bernadina Makes Great Catch To Secure Nationals' Win Over Astros – VIDEO http://espn1420.com/roger-bernadina-makes-great-catch-to-secure-nationals-win-over-astros-video/ http://espn1420.com/roger-bernadina-makes-great-catch-to-secure-nationals-win-over-astros-video/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:40:49 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=84449 Well, it been this type of year for the Houston Astros, who have the worst record in Major League Baseball.

Then again, it's been this type of year for the Washignton Nationals, who currently lead the National League East.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/roger-bernadina-makes-great-catch-to-secure-nationals-win-over-astros-video/feed/ 0 Time For The Astros To Honor Bob Lillis http://espn1420.com/time-for-the-astros-to-honor-bob-lillis/ http://espn1420.com/time-for-the-astros-to-honor-bob-lillis/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:38:23 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=80973 Jose Cruz, Mike Scott, Don Wilson, Jim Wynn, Larry Dierker, and Jim Umbricht, all have they're numbers retired by the Houston Astros, so they'll never be forgotten.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/time-for-the-astros-to-honor-bob-lillis/feed/ 0 Ken Rosenthal Says To "Expect Astros Manager Change In '13″ http://espn1420.com/ken-rosenthal-says-to-expect-astros-manager-change-in-13/ http://espn1420.com/ken-rosenthal-says-to-expect-astros-manager-change-in-13/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:36:09 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=79418 Baseball writer Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com says to look for the Houston Astros to replace Brad Mills as the teams manager after the season.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/ken-rosenthal-says-to-expect-astros-manager-change-in-13/feed/ 0 (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) In Defense Of Carlos Lee http://espn1420.com/in-defense-of-carlos-lee/ http://espn1420.com/in-defense-of-carlos-lee/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:09:53 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=78812 Last weekend, the Houston Astros agreed on a trade that would have sent first baseman Carlos Lee to the Los Angeles Dodgers, in exchange for minor league pitcher Garrett Gould.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/in-defense-of-carlos-lee/feed/ 0 (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Don Wilson In 1971 All Star Game – VIDEO http://espn1420.com/don-wilson-in-1971-all-star-game-video/ http://espn1420.com/don-wilson-in-1971-all-star-game-video/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:00:05 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=77746 For those of you who have never heard of him, or had just forgotten, Don Wilson was a "hoss".

Wilson, who was born in Monroe in 1945, although he was brought up in California, made his first appearance for the Houston Astros in 1966.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/don-wilson-in-1971-all-star-game-video/feed/ 0 Will Craig Biggio Be Elected Into The MLB Hall of Fame This Fall? http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/will-criag-biggio-be-elected-into-the-mlb-hall-of-fame-this-fall/ http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/will-criag-biggio-be-elected-into-the-mlb-hall-of-fame-this-fall/#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:30:47 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=53634 Craig Biggio finished his 20-year Major League Baseball career with 3,060 career hits when his stint came to an end back in 2007.

This fall, the former Houston Astros' second baseman is up for election for the Hall of Fame class of 2013

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]]> http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/will-criag-biggio-be-elected-into-the-mlb-hall-of-fame-this-fall/feed/ 0 (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Matt Cain Throws Perfect Game, Best Game Ever? http://espn1420.com/matt-cain-throws-perfect-game-best-game-ever/ http://espn1420.com/matt-cain-throws-perfect-game-best-game-ever/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:40:16 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=75722 San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain threw the 22nd perfect game in MLB history Wednesday night, throwing an incredible 125 pitch masterpiece. In fact, it may be one of the greatest games ever thrown. Cain struck...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/matt-cain-throws-perfect-game-best-game-ever/feed/ 0 Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images Go Go Astros Song – VIDEO http://espn1420.com/go-go-astros-song-video/ http://espn1420.com/go-go-astros-song-video/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:06:02 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=75203 This is the old Houston Astros' song from the 1980's, entitled "Go, Go Astros".

It's really not a great song. There's nothing really special about it. But it may bring back some fond memories for you Astros fans.

They played this song when they were good. Unfortunately, they haven't done a whole lately, but the farm system is better, so keep the faith, and "Go, Go Astros!!!"

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]]> http://espn1420.com/go-go-astros-song-video/feed/ 0 Houston Astros Memories: Remember Mark Lemongello? Probably Not…But I Do http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-memories-remember-mark-lemongello-probably-not-but-i-do/ http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-memories-remember-mark-lemongello-probably-not-but-i-do/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:16:56 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=74498 I don't know, probably because the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft just completed day two, and some former top prospects of the Houston Astros have been going through my head, but Mark Lemongello's name crossed my mind.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/houston-astros-memories-remember-mark-lemongello-probably-not-but-i-do/feed/ 0 Astros Select Carlos Correa, Kevin Gausman & Stryker Trahan Taken In First Round http://espn1420.com/astros-select-carlos-correa-kevin-gausman-stryker-trahan-taken-in-first-round/ http://espn1420.com/astros-select-carlos-correa-kevin-gausman-stryker-trahan-taken-in-first-round/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:59:05 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=74270 The Houston Astros surprised the experts on Monday night, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa, from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, with the first pick in the Major League Baseball 2012 First-Year Draft.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/astros-select-carlos-correa-kevin-gausman-stryker-trahan-taken-in-first-round/feed/ 0 2012 Major League Baseball Mock Draft http://espn1420.com/2012-major-league-baseball-mock-draft/ http://espn1420.com/2012-major-league-baseball-mock-draft/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:10:32 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=74024 The 2012 Major League Baseball Draft is scheduled for this evening.

Actually, for officially purposes, the First-Year Player Draft takes place Monday-Wednesday, with the first round tonight, beginning at 6 pm.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/2012-major-league-baseball-mock-draft/feed/ 0 Who Should The Astros Take With The First Pick In The MLB Draft? http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-should-the-astros-take-with-the-first-pick-in-the-mlb-draft/ http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-should-the-astros-take-with-the-first-pick-in-the-mlb-draft/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:25:21 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=47460 Monday night, the Houston Astros have the first overall pick in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Who should the Astros take with the top selection?

Who Should The Astros Tak

]]> http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-should-the-astros-take-with-the-first-pick-in-the-mlb-draft/feed/ 0 (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Who Is Going To Win The NL Central? http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-nl-central/ http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-nl-central/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:30:18 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=28916 Houston Astros' outfielder J.D. Martinez

Today, we move over to the National League central division, as we take your predictions on the 2012 Major League Baseball season.

The Cincinnati Reds, St

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