I learned, back when the Rockets were winning the NBA Championship, that true champions don't just beat their opponents, they beat the refs, too.

I am reminded of this again. The Astros were at least as good as the White Sox for Games 2 and 3 -- but not better than the Sox and the umps and the commissioner of baseball ( Read more... )

In case you haven't been paying attention, the Astros are now tied for the NL Wild Card lead ( Read more... )

In case you haven't heard, my alma mater won the College World Series this weekend. They won it with good pitching, great defense, and aggressive (even doctrinal) adherence to the principles of Small Ball. Good job, guys.

Their application of Small Ball reminds me that there's an article over on the Hardball Times that's worth reading. The ( Read more... )

The Phillies currently hold the Wild Card lead at 39 and 33. The Astros are at 31 and 39 -- seven games back.

Bring on the senseless hope, baby!