Preston Wilson Apologized For 'Inappropriate' Slavery Analogy

Former Major League outfielder and current Houston Astros announcer Preston Wilson has apologized for a recent reference to slavery he made during Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Daily Mail

Geoff Blum Joins Astros' Broadcast Team

Respected and experienced broadcaster Todd Kalas will spearhead the Astros' new broadcast team for ROOT Sports Southwest in 2017, replacing longtime play-by-play voice Bill Brown.

Houston Official Site

Geoff Blum Lets The Turn Know That The Astros Are Heading In The Right Direction Under Jeff Luhnow 7-10-13

Former ballplayer Geoff Blum joined The Turn

101 ESPN

Russell Branyan Could Swing Way Onto Roster

When Spring Training started, it seemed the only way Russell Branyan would make the team was if he beat out Juan Miranda and Brandon Allen for the starting first-base job.

Diamondbacks Official Site

Diamondbacks Bolster Bench With Geoff Blum

It makes only perfect sense that the first significant move of the Kevin Towers era as the general manager of the D-backs had him picking up his phone to call Geoff Blum.

Diamondbacks Official Site

So You Need: Middle Infielders

Between shortstop and second base there are just two players available through free agency who will be under the age of 30 in 2011. Those two players, Anderson Hernandez (28) and Scott Moore (27), only have youth on their side. If a team is looking for production up the middle, it will have to pay for someone who is past his peak. That doesn't mean the team will get its money's worth, though, it will get someone who can do an impersonation of a regular second baseman or shortstop because there are a plethora of useful utility infielder-type options. To be a bit more blunt, the chance that a general manager could wish for and receive a quality shortstop from Santa Claus is nearly even with their chance of signing one.

Baseball Prospectus

Astros To Rely On Brett Wallace

The Astros are counting on outfielders Hunter Pence, who's hit 25 homers three years in a row, and Carlos Lee, who slumped to 24 homers last year, to pick up where they left off in the second half. Wade expects first baseman Brett Wallace, a power-hitter in the Minor Leagues, and catcher Jason Castro to acquire more punch.

Astros Official Site

Astros Position Breakdown: Third Base

We close out the infield portion of out position-by-position analysis by sinking our teeth into third base, which is pretty set at this point in time:

Tag's Lines

Tony LaRussa Disputes 'Underachiever' Label; No More Rest Days; Down Time For Felipe Lopez; Johnny Cueto Absent;

Regardless of a recent tumble in the standings, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa on Friday contested any description of his team as an underachiever.

STL Today

Kyle Lohse Vs. Jeff Suppan; Johnny Cueto Not In St. Louis; Adam Ottavino Begins Throwing; Tony LaRussa Comments On Geoff Blum

Manager Tony La Russa told reporters Friday that “the guy that gives us the best chance to win” between either Jeff Suppan or Kyle Lohse will start Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee.

Fox Sports Midwest

Tony LaRussa Reacts To Geoff Blum's Comments; Decision Looms For Cardinals Tuesday's Starter; Cardinals Honor Their Top Minor Leaguers; Baby Birds;...

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, consistently a fierce defender of his club against external comments, had a hard time taking too much issue with recent remarks by the Astros' Geoff Blum.

Cardinals Official Site

Rainel Rosario: Unanimous Choice As Player Of The Month
Kevin Thomas: Organizational Pitcher Of The Month

Tony LaRussa: "Underachieving" Description Isn't Fair

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, having heard of Houston infielder Geoff Blum's remarks on Wednesday that the Cardinals "didn't look like they wanted to beat us at all," said Blum had a right to say what he wanted to and understood why Blum would speak in that manner.

Cardinal Beat

Cardinals Have Interest In Geoff Blum, No Serious Talks

Blum has cleared waivers. The Cardinals have shown interest in the veteran, but there are no serious discussions between the teams at the moment, sources say. The Yankees, too, have been linked to Blum.

Fox Sports

Cardinals Seek Help At Third Base; Jason LaRue's Return Uncertain; Zack Cox Showcased; Bryan Anderson Promoted

The Cardinals are pursuing a third baseman or utility infielder with more urgency as the team gropes for offense and stability at a position left exposed by inconsistent play and injury.

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