Chris Sampson allowed three earned runs in the seventh inning, spoiling Mike Hampton’s strong return from the DL, as the Astros lost 4-3 to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
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Roy Oswalt#8217;s complete-game three-hitter on Monday drew rave reviews in both clubhouses.
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The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday the hiring of former AHL executive Jim Mill, who will be general manager Chuck Fletcher#8217;s assistant in Minnesota and serve as GM for the Aeros.
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LaTroy Hawkins didn’t think he was making terrible pitches in his bad partial season that led to his trade to the Astros, just that all the luck that was going against him is now in his favor.
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While their cornerstone center considered treatment options, the Rockets began the free-agent shopping season at the front door of a player they hope will fill in for him.
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The first Tee It Up For Literacy Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 1 at Southwyck Golf Club in Pearland.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates may soon find out if an investment of $20,000 can produce a couple of million-dollar arms.
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Alana Beard hit a 16-footer with 1.9 seconds left to help the Washington Mystics beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 84-82 on Tuesday night.
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