By Brian McTaggart The Astros scratched left-hander Erik Bedard from his scheduled start Wednesday night against the Orioles and will instead send rookie lefty Brett Oberholtzer to the mound. …read more
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Astros manager defends Bedard's decision
By Associated Press Houston manager Bo Porter defended Erik Bedard’s decision to remove himself from Saturday night’s game against Seattle with a no-hitter in the seventh inning because of a high pitch count and said he wouldn’t have let the left-hander stay in much longer. …read more
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Astros LHP Bedard took self out of no-hit bid
By ESPN.com news services Houston Astros left-hander Erik Bedard removed himself in the seventh inning of his attempt at a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners. …read more
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Mariners battle to beat Astros with just one hit
By Greg Johns Astros left-hander Erik Bedard no-hit his former Mariners team for 6 1/3 innings on Saturday, but wound up the losing pitcher on a strange night when Seattle pulled out a 4-2 victory despite managing just one hit. …read more
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Astros Beat Rangers 8-2 In MLB Season Opener
By The Huffington Post News Editors
HOUSTON — Rick Ankiel and the Houston Astros made an impressive debut in the American League, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager.
Ankiel launched a pinch-hit three-run shot for the first homer this season, Bud Norris pitched well for the win and Erik Bedard threw 3 1-3 scoreless innings for his first career save.
Harrell, Bedard show progress after throwing
By Joey Nowak Manager Bo Porter said Lucas Harrell and Erik Bedard are both feeling good after throwing Wednesday, and the Astros manager will make a decision soon about when they will continue with game action. …read more
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Bedard ready to test himself on the mound
By Paul Casella Left-hander Erik Bedard is scheduled to make his return to the mound in a relief appearance Wednesday afternoon against the Nationals. …read more
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Porter hopes Bedard returns to action soon
Left-hander Erik Bedard has been limited to only two innings this spring because of a strained gluteal muscle. Astros manager Bo Porter said Bedard had been scheduled to pitch Saturday’s game against the Braves, but he didn’t pitch. …read more
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