Red Sox pull off another late rally vs. Texas Apr 21, 2008
Boston overcomes 5-0 deficit to win for eighth time in nine games. Winslow Townson / APBoston sluggerDavid Ortizcelebrates afterscoring the tying run on a triple by teammate Dustin Pedroia during the eighth inning of the Red Sox's 6-5 comeback win overTexas on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Boston's power duo leads comeback vs. Texas Apr 20, 2008
Ortiz ties game, then Ramirez slams 496th career HR in eighth for victory. Michael Dwyer / APBoston's Manny Ramirez, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate David Ortiz in the eighth inning Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers finally get to play at home Apr 7, 2008
" Ryan will also be at the home opener. It will be his first since being named club president in January, and Ryan will be part of the festivities in escorting Nadel to the mound for the ceremonial first pitch. Nadel is in his 14th season as the lead voice on Rangers radio broadcasts. Prior to that, he teamed with the late Mark Holtz, who is in the Rangers Hall of Fame. He is a four-time winner (1999, 2001, 2002 and 2006) of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Texas... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Texas Baseball Team Beats Texas Tech Mar 22, 2008
High School Basketball Polls. Little League Baseball all Registration. (KWTX.com, TX)
Southern Swing Takes Billikens to Texas Mar 7, 2008
Saint Louis Billikens - The Official Athletic Site for Saint Louis University. Ziggy Moore and the Billikens play three games this weekend in Texas. (Slubillikens.com)
HCC: Rice blows past rival Texas Mar 2, 2008
HOUSTON The foundation of Texas Baseball was built on the execution of fundamentals. But if how the 'Horns have played the past two days at the Houston College Classic is any indication, the 2008 team hasn't received the memo. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
BAAB issues call for players Mar 1, 2008
One member of that team, Bill Berryhill, went on to become one of the great players in University of Texas baseball history. Another former Pony Leaguer, Mickey Lashley, played four years of baseball at the University of Oklahoma and later made a living playing in the Cincinnati Reds organization, he continued. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Long-awaited season opener this weekend Feb 22, 2008
It took a while to get started, but it's finally here. After waiting an additional three weeks to get going this year, Texas' baseball team opens its season at UFCU Disch-Falk Field today. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Notes: Niekro proud to wear No. 36 Feb 21, 2008
When Niekro was inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in November 2005, Lance gave the introductory speech and said, "My dad is my hero.". "There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about my dad," Lance Niekro said on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Texas baseball: The known and the unknown Feb 21, 2008
Here is a look at a couple each for this 2008 Texas baseball team. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ponytail Bandit Arrested In String Of U.S. Bank Robberies Feb 15, 2008
Hoke earned her nickname after bank surveillance video from a Texas robbery surfaced, purportedly showing her donning a University of Texas baseball cap with her ponytail hanging down her back. Austin, Texas, police say she might have robbed a bank in Lynnwood, Wash. (KWTX.com, TX)
Thai police arrest suspected American dubbed "ponytail bandit" Feb 14, 2008
Hoke earned her nickname after bank surveillance video from a Texas robbery surfaced, purportedly showing her donning a University of Texas baseball cap with her ponytail hanging down her back. Austin, Texas, police say she might have robbed a bank in Lynnwood, Washington, and a bank in Roseville, California, in May. (KSLA.com, LA)
'Ponytail bandit' arrested in Thailand Feb 14, 2008
Hoke earned her nickname after a bank surveillance video from a Texas robbery purportedly showed her wearing a University of Texas baseball cap with her ponytail hanging down her back. It is unclear what role Romine may have played, though some media reports described him as the alleged orchestrator of the heists. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
McCain taps Bushs campaign donor base Feb 13, 2008
Those who collected $200,000 were called Rangers, after the Texas baseball team once partly owned by Mr. Bush. Mr. McCains advisers said that the senators campaign would also be bestowing titles on its most prolific fund-raisers under an incentive system, with privileges for those who raised the most money. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Baseball Season Underway, 35-Man Roster Announced Jan 10, 2008
Baseball - Texas Tech Red Raiders :: The Official Athletic Site. Texas Tech announded its 35-man roster today. (Texastech.com)
Clemens welcome to speak - unless... Jan 1, 2008
Texas baseball coaches have options depending on what Clemens says in "60 Minutes" interview which airs Sunday. . (Westerly Sun, RI)
High school group drops Clemens as speaker Dec 18, 2007
Texas baseball coaches call pitching legend 'inappropriate influence. Gail Burton / AP. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Clemens speech may be canceled Dec 18, 2007
"We're trying to do it professionally and do what's best for the program. Obviously, there's a black cloud over Roger right now, but I'm not going to jump on any bandwagon and say he's guilty, like the media is saying. He's done a lot for Texas baseball, and we think very highly of him.". Long is in the process of attempting to contact Clemens through Clemens' agents. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Notes: Cooper enshrined Nov 17, 2007
"I'm from Texas and have been fortunate to get into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame (in 1992)," Cooper said. "To get into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame is pretty special. It's a real distinguished class. It's quite an honor.". (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Cedeno, Garner honored Nov 15, 2007
HOUSTON -- Familiar faces, old favorites and sports pioneers highlighted the annual Texas Baseball Hall of Fame inductions, held Friday, Nov. 9, at the J.W. Marriott in Houston. The 2007 induction class included former Astros great Cesar Cedeno, former Rangers star Juan Gonzalez, 19-year Major League veteran Don Baylor, former Astros player and manager Phil Garner, Negro League star Willie Wells and the late Anita Martini, a pioneer in the broadcasting industry who holds the distinction as the... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros voices up for Frick Award Nov 1, 2007
Brown, a 2004 inductee into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame, is a 27-year veteran of broadcasting. He has spent the last 20 as Houston's primary play-by-play voice on television. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Rangers announcers up for Award Nov 1, 2007
ARLINGTON -- They were together for 13 years on the radio, they have combined to win 12 Texas Sportscaster of the Year Awards and they are both in the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame ... He was inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991 ... Holtz was elected to the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990 and was an eight-time Texas Sportscaster of the Year. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Notes: Astros recognized by Texas HOF Oct 13, 2007
HOUSTON -- The annual Texas Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony is less than a month away, and Astros fans will recognize several names of the list of this year's honorees ... Tickets for the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame inductions are available at www. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Sosa expects to play in 08, hopefully with Rangers Sep 21, 2007
Sosa expects to play in 08, hopefully with Texas - Baseball - MSNBC.com. Sosa expects to play in 08, hopefully with Texas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Craig Biggio Night at Shea Stadium Sep 15, 2007
Biggio has already been inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Texas Baseball Hall of Fame (both in 2004). Baseball Statistician Bill James in The Revised Historical Abstract rated Craig the 4th best second baseman and the 35th best player in baseball history. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former Cub Van Hook named Texas coach Aug 31, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas University of Texas baseball head coach Augie Garrido announced the addition of Brenham High School graduate and Longhorn letterwinner Clay Van Hook to the coaching staff for the 2008 season. Van Hook will serve as a student assistant. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Texas Baseball Massacre Aug 23, 2007
Rangers Blast Baltimore 30-3; Highest Run Total By MLB Team Since 1897. Swing and don't miss this interactive on baseball history, Barry Bonds' pursuit of home run milestones, and a look back at past World Series matchups. (CBS News -- US)
Biggio to retire at end of season Jul 26, 2007
He has already been inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. A seven-time All-Star, Biggio starred at Seton Hall and was the 22nd player selected in the 1987 amateur draft. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Sports in 2 Minutes Jul 25, 2007
He has already been inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Vinokourov tests positive for banned transfusionPAU, France Tour de France rider Alexandre Vinokourov tested positive for a banned blood transfusion after winning last weekend s time trial, prompting his Astana team to pull out of the race Tuesday and police to raid the team hotel. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Selig To Try To Follow Bonds Chase Jul 25, 2007
" Biggio is batting .247 with 24 doubles, five homers and 31 RBIs. He began Tuesday with 3,014 hits, six shy of tying Rafael Palmeiro for 23rd place. Biggio has played his entire major-league career with the Astros, becoming the longest-tenured player in franchise history. Along with teammate and friend Jeff Bagwell, who retired before the start of this season, Biggio led the Astros to four division titles and the team's first NL pennant - and a trip to the World Series - in 2005. Biggio is the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Bradshaw Earns Jul 19, 2007
As a senior, he was team captain and received District Offensive M.V.P. and was named to the All West Texas Baseball Team. "Throughout my years, I have had several great coaches that I would like to thank. My dad, Cecil Bradshaw, Fred Rangel, Ruben Bernal, John Salcido, Richard Rojas, Wayne Braziel, B. J. Carlton and Jeremy Hickman," Billy writes. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Baseball commit leads G-Town to football title Jul 19, 2007
It took a future Texas baseball player to lead the way. Behind senior quarterback Morgan Mickan, Georgetown defeated Houston Stratford, 41-24, Saturday afternoon at Texas Akan and Georgetown (and Stratford) claimed berths for the first annual Adidas National Championship in Carson, Calif. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Notes: Kinsler out a couple of games Jun 30, 2007
Gonzalez to be honored: Former Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez is among those who are a part of the 2008 class of the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame, and he will be inducted on Nov. 9 in Houston. Others include Astros manager Phil Garner, former Astros outfielder Cesar Cedeno, Beaumont native Frank Robinson, former Negro League star Willie Wells and Austin native Don Baylor. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Astros notes: White released in 'pen overhaul Jun 29, 2007
Hall of Fame: The Texas Baseball Hall of Fame announced its 2007 induction class, and Garner is one of seven who will be honored during the Nov. 9 ceremony at the J.W. Marriott in Houston. Garner will join former Major League players Don Baylor, Cesar Cedeno, Juan Gonzalez and Frank Robinson as well as sports journalist Anita Martini and Negro League star Willie Wells. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
FBI Looking For 'Ponytail Bandit' Jun 20, 2007
After completing her robbery in Austin, she jettisoned the University of Texas baseball cap and took her act on the road, pulling off heists in California and the state of Washington, in different hats, but with the same patented platinum ponytail. Now investigators wonder if that first Longhorn cap might offer a clue. (K-Eye News, TX)
Four former PHS athletes compete at all-star games Jun 15, 2007
On June 3, Bulldog baseball players Calvin Bass, Jerry Flores and T.J. Wood played in the Greater West Texas Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game, which also included PHS head coach Steve Biera. The game, played at at Moegle Field in Lubbock, originally was scheduled for Lubbock Christian University, but wet grounds forced the event to move to the other side of town. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Almost 3,000 hits for Craig Biggio! May 26, 2007
was inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame on Nov. 12, 2004 and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 9, 2005. Biggio, his wife Patty and their three children -- Conor, Cavan and Quinn -- make their offseason home in Houston. (KHOU.com, TX)
Clemens lacks much thunder May 24, 2007
"It was one step, in the right direction, a little bit further down the road," said Clemens, who wore a University of Texas baseball cap and cowboy boots after the game. "I'm glad to get one more done."Everything was positive. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Hill Climbing: USD's energetic baseball coach leading an unlikely ascension May 20, 2007
Though the legendary University of Texas baseball coach has claimed five national titles and won more games than anyone in NCAA Division I history, he seems genuinely blown away by the accomplishments of a youthful, board-shorts-clad coach of a small Catholic school on the West Coast. "It's pretty amazing, just a fabulous success story," Garrido said of the University of San Diego's Rich Hill. (North County Times)
Horns baseball and NFL Draft top headlines Apr 29, 2007
It might be draft day, but the bog story in Saturday's headlines is the big win in Stillwater last night by the Texas baseball team. Click here to read all about that big win. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Full Story from Daily Texan Apr 29, 2007
And that's one of the cardinal sins of Texas baseball. Any content distributed via CSTV U-WIRE is protected by copyright. (U-Wire.com)
Draft talk starts to heat up in today's headlines Apr 18, 2007
In today's edition of the Longhorn Daily Beat, check out headlines previewing the draft, as well as stories on last night's Texas baseball game. Finally, should the Dallas Cowboys make a play for Ricky Williams. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seo roughed up in loss to Rangers Apr 11, 2007
"It was West Texas baseball played on the east side of Texas. It could have been Midland versus Tulsa tonight. It's incredibly different. Fly balls just go out. ... It's the same for both sides. It's just a different form of baseball. It's kind of El Paso, it's kind of Midland, when the wind's kicking up and the ball's just flying out, it's tough.". A precursor for what the night would bring came when Kenny Lofton led off the bottom of the first with a home run to right field off of Rays starter... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Texas baseball continues winning ways Mar 7, 2007
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Longhorns off to good start Feb 17, 2007
The Texas baseball team used a brilliant display of power at the plate and on the mound, getting an win in the series opener against Stanford, 5-3. Orangebloods. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nolan Ryan Hospitalized Jan 27, 2007
Marketplace+++Extras++++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. POSTED: 2:54 pm CST January 26, 2007UPDATED: 4:10 pm CST January 26, 2007. (Click2Houston, TX)
Sports Shorts Jan 11, 2007
Bay Area Texas Baseball sign-up Bay Area Texas Baseball is holding registration for youth baseball and T-ball ages 4-18 at the Star Fire Grill on Bay Area Blvd and Space Center on two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. The registrations will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. There are no tryouts. (The Citizen - online, TX)
