Astros melt down, watch 4-0 lead turn into 12-4 loss to Reds
Despite batting and recording a hit before he even threw a pitch, Nelson Figueroa was no match for the malaise that has hovered over Astros pitching since the ninth inning of opening day.
View ArticleThings going from bad to worse for Astros
The Astros are on the fast track to oblivion, having been outscored 41-17 in their five defeats.
View ArticleFan blogger Bailey: Go ahead and say it: You’ve seen enough of Figueroa
Let the clamoring, howling, wailing and gnashing of teeth begin. Say it loud, say it often. You’ve seen enough of Nelson Figueroa. Some of you had seen enough before Monday’s four-inning debacle that...
View ArticleTalking points: Don’t freak out about Figueroa, yet
Astros manager Brad Mills didn’t want to leave any ambiguity. The first thing Mills brought up in addressing a 5-4 defeat against the Chicago Cubs on Monday at Minute Maid Park was righthander Nelson...
View ArticleAstros notes: Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day
Michael Bourn, Jason Bourgeois, Nelson Figueroa and Bill Hall will visit area schools as part of the Astros' celebration of Jackie Robinson Day - the 64th anniversary of the late Hall of Famer's...
View ArticleCardinals 11, Astros 7: Berkman says goodbye with two homers as bullpen...
Starter Nelson Figueroa and three relievers combined to face 14 batters in the sixth inning, allowing nine runs highlighted by a go-ahead three-run home run by Lance Berkman as he said goodbye to...
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 subtract Nelson Figueroa from rotation, add Aneury Rodriguez
Nelson Figueroa was relishing the chance to start with a clean slate. Instead, Astros manager Brad Mills rang out April by giving Figueroa a different kind of clean slate, in the form of a move from...
View ArticleAstros clear spot for Michaels, assign Inglett to Oklahoma City
The Astros have cleared a spot on their 25-man roster for outfielder Jason Michaels, securing waivers on infielder Joe Inglett. The team assigned Inglett to Class AAA Oklahoma, where Michaels completed...
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