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Fans of the Astros are frustrated with the play on the field, but there are still plenty of reasons why live baseball in Houston is a great way to spend an afternoon.

The Houston Astros have a fan retention problem and an employee morale problem. The addition of Reid Ryan has begun a turning of the tide, but they are a long way from earning back the trust of baseball fans in Houston.

The Houston Astros are a bit like my backyard vegetable garden right now. We're all waiting to see the fruits of our labor.

The Giants head to Houston to take on the scuffling Astros, looking to keep their cushion over the Dodgers intact.

Coming out of their longest losing streak of the season the Astros are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals over the next three days. It will be interesting to see if yesterday's day off coupled...

The Houston Symphony celebrated the history of the Astros with "Perfect Pitch: The Music of Baseball" this morning. How can you not be a little romantic about baseball.

The Astros wrap up the opening home stand 3-3 and head out on the road for the first time this season. What will be different on the road?

If it's true that baseball is best watched in person, then here's a look at the perks of a game at Minute Maid Park.

Giants vs. Astros, Series Preview: G-Men Out To Right The Ship At Minute Maid Park