Division Series: news

Astros vs. Braves

10/9, GAME 4: Astros 7, Braves 6 Wrap >

One for the ages: Game 4 has it all
By Jim Molony The Astros advanced to their second straight NLCS, and they did so in an epic matchup that was one for the record books. Chris Burke's homer in the 18th inning of the longest playoff game in history won it for Houston. But there was oh, so much more. Full story >

• Astros' marathon adds luster to playoffs

• A history of marathon postseason thrillers

Atlanta Braves News

• Braves bounced in 18-inning thriller

• Francoeur: Tough end to a great year

• Missed chances cost Braves

• Hudson sensational on short rest

• Braves will retool again, shoot for No. 15

• Molony: Braves exceeded expectations

• Glavine: Braves deserve praise for guts

• Braves notes: LaRoche battles illness

• Bobby Cox postgame interview

• Chipper Jones pregame interview

Houston Astros News

• Astros outlast Braves, head to NLCS

• Burke: Entire experience is humbling

• Clemens the closer adds to legacy

• Set of Killer B's powers victory

• Astros fan catches two home runs

• 'Fearless' Burke makes most of chance

• Rematch on tap: Astros ready for Cards

• Astros notes: Pettitte catches the flu

• Phil Garner postgame interview

• Chris Burke postgame interview

• Roger Clemens postgame interview

• Lane pregame interview

10/8, GAME 3: Astros 7, Braves 3 Wrap >

For Biggio, prime time is now
By Jim Molony Once considered a postseason flameout, veteran Astros second baseman Craig Biggio is reaching new heights in this year's National League Division Series. Full story >

Atlanta Braves News

• Braves go down 2-1 with tough Game 3 loss

• Braves bullpen's struggles continue

• Confusing balk call actually just ball four

• Francoeur: Time to come out fighting

• Glavine: Tide turns for Braves

• Braves short hops

• Braves notes: Smoltz unlikely for Game 5

• Hudson to take hill in elimination game

• Astros in position to clinch NLCS berth

• Bobby Cox postgame interview

• Bobby Cox pregame interview

• Andruw Jones pregame interview

Houston Astros News

• Astros one win away from NLCS

• Oswalt slips, picks himself back up

• Confusing balk call actually just ball four

• Burke: Astros hope to buck trend

• Astros short hops

• Astros notes: Lamb gets chance at first

• Home is where the wins are for Backe

• Astros in position to clinch NLCS berth

• Phil Garner postgame interview

• Roy Oswalt postgame interview

• Biggio, Berkman postgame interview

• Phil Garner pregame interview

• Brandon Backe pregame interview

10/7, OFF-DAY

NLDS skippers play coy day before
By Jim Molony / MLB.com With the National League Division Series tied at a game apiece, Houston manager Phil Garner and Atlanta counterpart Bobby Cox will be pulling out all of the stops and maximizing their lineups to try and grab the all-important middle game. Full story >

Houston Astros news

• Pivotal start nothing new for Oswalt

• Astros notes: This isn't your 2004 club

• Astros glad to be home for Game 3

• NLDS shifts to Houston, all tied up

• Burke: Astros glad to leave with split

• Astros short hops

• Roy Oswalt workout day interview

• Garner workout day interview

Atlanta Braves news

• Road warrior Sosa ready for Game 3 start

• Modest McCann relishing rare attention

• Braves notes: Game 4 starter undecided

• Braves' Gonzalez is managerial material

• Astros glad to be home for Game 3

• NLDS shifts to Houston, all tied up

• Glavine: Glad to see Braves win

• Braves short hops

• Cox workout day interview

• Sosa workout day interview

10/6, GAME 2: Braves 7, Astros 1 Wrap >

One swing vs. Rocket alters NLDS
By Jim Molony On a rainy night in Atlanta, a rookie got the better of sure-fire Hall of Famer Roger Clemens. The resulting home run may be a blip in The Rocket's career, but it was a lasting memory for Brian McCann. Full story >

Houston Astros News

• Clemens struggles in Astros' loss

• Clemens unable to get in groove

• Burke: Astros glad to leave with split

• Astros short hops

• Astros notes: Bagwell delivers off bench

• NLDS shifts to Houston, all tied up

• Press Row: Division Series heating up

• Lidge pregame interview

• Roger Clemens postgame interview

• Phil Garner postgame interview

Atlanta Braves News

• Smoltz helps Braves even NLDS

• McCann goes deep in first playoff at-bat

• Francoeur: A night to remember

• Braves short hops

• Glavine enjoyed Braves' Game 2 win

• Braves notes: Reitsma bounces back

• NLDS shifts to Houston, all tied up

• Press Row: Division Series heating up

• Braves' Gonzalez to interview for Marlins job

• Francoeur, McBride pregame interview

• McCann, Smoltz postgame interview

• Bobby Cox postgame interview

10/5, GAME 1: Astros 10, Braves 5 Wrap >

Astros go small, get big win
By Jim Molony Houston's much-maligned offense showed Atlanta that its latest "B-ball" attack can be just as efficient as last year's in a 10-5 rout of the Braves in Game 1. Full story >

• Glavine: Smoltz facing pressure in Game 2

Houston Astros News

• Pettitte propels Astros to Game 1 win

• Ensberg steps up as run producer

• Burke: Nice to get off to good start

• Astros short hops

• Astros notes: Ausmus to start all games

• Healthy Clemens set to duel with Smoltz

• Mound masters clash in NLDS Game 2

• Garner pregame interview

• Garner postgame interview

• Pettitte, Biggio, Ensberg interviews

Atlanta Braves News

• Hudson struggles as Braves drop Game 1

• Hudson disappointed by rare wildness

• Francoeur: Clutch hits weren't there

• Braves short hops

• Braves notes: Langy facing favorite team

• Smoltz set for epic matchup with Clemens

• Mound masters clash in NLDS Game 2

• Cox pregame interview

• Postgame interview with Bobby Cox

• Postgame interview with Tim Hudson

Series preview

Pitching expected to dominate series
By Jim Molony / MLB.com After last year's NLDS slugfest set numerous offensive records, expect pitching and defense to steal the show in this year's round. Full story >