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Woody Williams Gets Released by the Astros, Plans to Retire

When the Houston Astros signed Woody Williams to a 2-year contract before last season for around $6 million per year, there weren't many people that thought it was a good idea. After a disastrous season in which Williams put up an ERA of over 5.00 and gave up 35 homers (the most he's allowed since 2001) followed by a very...

On Deck: Battle in Beantown

On Deck is FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing matchupsBoston Red Sox (72-48) vs. Los Angeles Angels (70-49)-7:05PM Est.This is actually the second game of a double header-the first game being at 1:05PM eastern-but the more interesting pitching matchup takes place in the night cap. Neither team has been playing...

Tim Purpura Doesn't Know Why the Astros Are in Last Place

Say you're the GM of a 40-55 team that's found themselves in last place of what is arguably the worst division in baseball. Do you think admitting that you have no idea why your team sucks is a good idea? Because for some reason, Tim Purpura does. From the Houston Chronicle: "It's totally unexpected," he said while working...

On Deck: Cover Your Wallets, Clemens Is Pitching Today

On Deck is The FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing matchupsNew York Yankees (41-42) vs. Los Angeles Angels (52-34)-FOX 3:55PM Est.I had a tough time picking today's "featured" game in today's On Deck. Looking at the matchups, there just isn't anything all that great to choose from. The Tigers/Red Sox game...

A Lot of Old People Are Pitching Tomorrow

If you're any fan of baseball, you've surely noticed a somewhat disproportionate amount of over-the-hill pitchers this year. There's Roger Clemens still holding on for dear life, Kenny Rogers battling injuries and Greg Maddux plugging right along, to name a few.They all have a certain amount of sticktoitiveness and if they...