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The Houston Astros had a very disappointing 2007 season, and to ensure that it's not repeated, have made drastic changes to the roster. Who has arrived and who is gone?

By trading 5 players to the Baltimore Orioles for shortstop Miguel Tejada, the Houston Astros pillaged their farm system for an aging player who is in decline

The Astros and White Sox were the best teams in baseball in 2005. Now they are two of the worst. Houston responded by firing Garner. Will the Sox fire Ozzie Guillen next?

Four-time Cy-Young Award Winner Greg Maddux looks to give Padres first 3-0 start since 1984.

An analysis of whether the Boston Red Sox made a mistake low-balling Roger Clemens when the team had a chance to sign him, instead losing him to the New York Yankees.

Cubs predicted to win second straight division crown for first time in franchise history. Young standouts expected to make Milwaukee a contender for postseason berth.

Yes, Biggio will finish his career with over 3,000 hits, which is a vitual admission ticket to the Hall of Fame. But is the versatile player worthy of Cooperstown?

Houston Astros outfielder Hunter Pence, a first time all-star, says he'll lean on shortstop Miguel Tejada, named to his sixth all-star team, when they meet in St. Louis.

With the strength of the Chicago Cubs, it appears everyone else in the division is playing for second place.

The Cardinals look to succesfully defend their title, the Cubs hope their big spending leads them to the playoffs, and the Brewers hope to finally take a huge leap.

What does "taking a game off" mean? Does it refer to not trying one hundred percent? Does it refer to not being up mentally for the game? Does it mean playing injured?

In the past 50 years, Major League Baseball has added 14 new teams and drastically revised it's structure and standings.

Major League baseball steps up the plate with an April 1st season opener. Will the Astros, Braves, Marlins, Rangers or Rays be at the October's World Series?

A good trade deadline deal can transform a contender into a World Series champion. Here are the five best such trades of the past fifty years.

From Bobo Holliman to Johnny Vander Meer, the history and important facts about the no-hitter.

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games in 2006 World Series, but they may be hard-pressed to repeat as NL Central division champions.

Pitching is the key to winning games and winning championships. here are some of the best (and worst) records for hurlers in Major League History.

The 2007 New York Yankees have the best hitting in baseball. The additions of Andy Pettitte, Kei Igawa and (maybe) Roger Clemens will give them a top rotation as well.

Baseball fans can catch spring training games by many popular teams throughout Florida. Tickets are usually inexpensive, making them great for sports fans on vacation.

Former Major League pitcher Jim Bouton wrote the first tell-all sports book In 1969.

Here are the statistics and biographical sketches of the final five of the Top 10 MLB pitchers since 1950. These are some of the truly great MLB pitchers of all time.

Who will be the National League's most valuable player? Some experts believe Carlos Delgado, clutch-hitting first baseman, deserves strong consideration.

Five teams are still in the hunt in the National League Central while one team is already looking ahead to next year.

With Greg Maddux and Randy Johnson chasing him, and with Warren Spahn in his sights, Roger Clemens will pitch for the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox in 2007.

Houston Astros, Rockets and Aeros, Six Flags Water World, Houston Heights and River Oaks Boulevard, bluebonnets, harbor sights and hubble telescope are city's big treats.

The St. Louis Cardinals area the class of a competitive NL Central in the early going followed by the surprising Pittsburgh Pirates who are only three games back.

Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.

Ryan threw seven no-hitters, struck out more batters than anyone else in history and won 324 games. So why is he rarely acknowledged as one of the game's great pitchers?

With the addition of two more playoff rounds in 1969 and 1995, respectively, the postseason greatly expanded, and so did baseball's October record books.

The next best 50 fantasy baseball player rankings.

Conventional wisdom says that baseball is a young man's game. But these five pitchers all proved that a major leaguer could still be productive after the age of forty.

It is unconceivable that the Tigers will go with Todd Jones and that the Indians will go with Joe Borowski if they hope to be taken seriously.

Chipper Jones and Lance Berkman are both putting up amazing offensive numbers so far this season. Here's how they stack up against each other.

This baseball season will see at least one marquee name dealt away before the July 31st trade deadline, and he is likely to have a fair amount of company.

Roger Clemens pitched for Boston from 1984-1996. Most of his awards were achieved as a member of the Boston Red Sox and his best seasons were with the Sox.

The practice of selling naming rights for sports stadiums has been very profitable for franchises, but it comes with questions and problems.

Cubs grab Mark Prior with second pick while Gavin Floyd goes fourth to Phillies and Mark Teixeira is selected fifth by Texas Rangers.

The mid-year awards in the National League for Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Half Year, Comeback Player and Free Agent Bust.

The best hitters at each position for the 2007 National League baseball season.

The MLB Power Rankings change day-to-day in the early part of the MLB season. So far, most of the preseason favorites have struggled with injuries and poor fielding.

The first baseman is often the best player on a MLB Fantasy Team. This article will help you choose the best player for your squad.

Fantasy owner's alert! Here are five hot minor leaguer sluggers that could soon be Fantasy MLB finds.

With one quarter of the season already gone, here is a baseball fantasy update on the best players, the biggest surprises and the major disappointments for 2007.

The past 25 years have seen pitchers such as Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez win multiple Cy Young Awards.

For as long as men have played the National Pastime, there have been baseball superstitions. Here are some of the best.

Players 51-100 on the 2009 Fantasy Draft Rankings include some aging stars and some young up-and-comers.

Florida is not all sun and sandy beaches. In the late February through March, it's baseball, too, so grab a map, get into your car and head to the nearest stadium.

Only a handful of Major League Baseball stars have signed contracts in excess of $100 million. Some have been worth it it. Others? Not so good.

How free agent hitters will perform in their new surroundings, and how this might affect your fantasy team.

The Chicago Cubs are looking for their third National League Central title in a row-and a playoff appearance that doesn't result in a sudden exit.