DIERK'S DUGOUT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 ● Houston I met with Drayton, Bob McLaren, Gerry, and Tal today. We talked about next year’s budget, which will be roughly the same as last year’s.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 ● Houston ● Playoffs, Game 3 vs Braves I told the writers that I was optimistic about facing Smoltz. “He throws riding fastballs, and he challenges hitters

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 ● Off-day In Houston If it weren’t for the media, I would not have the team workout today. Tomorrow is our first home playoff game in eleven

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 ● Atlanta ● Playoffs, Game 2 vs Braves I woke up from a distressing dream at 8 a.m. Everyone else was sleeping. I had time to walk

As part of their yearly overreaction to cycles in the game, the geniuses at MLB want to level the playing field by eliminating shifts on the infield.   The key

The 1996 season ended with a thud in Houston, when a team-record losing streak in September dashed any playoff hopes the Astros had. As a broadcaster, this was quite a