Topic: Tim Byrdak

Reds secure first playoff spot in 15 years

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Cincinnati Reds reached the playoffs for the first time in 15 years and captured the NL Central division title when Jay Bruce hit a walk-off homer in a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday.Bruce connected ...
Astros and reliever Tim Byrdak agree to one-year, $1.6 million deal, avoid salary arbitrationLeft-hander Tim Byrdak and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.General manager Ed Wade said in a statement Sunday that the ...

Soriano leads Cubs over Astros 8-5

Alfonso Soriano homers twice as Chicago Cubs beat Houston Astros 8-5Alfonso Soriano homered twice to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.Soriano hit a solo home run in the fourth and a two-run shot ...