Chris Sampson, RP, Houston Astros

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Astros | Sampson bombed in relief, sent to minors
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:56:34 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson gave up six runs in the sixth inning Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Florida Marlins. The Marlins sent 10 men to the plate during the inning against Sampson, who was shipped to Triple-A Round Rock after the game.

Astros | Sampson may get time off
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:05:55 -0700

According to The Houston Chronicle, Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson met with manager Cecil Cooper Tuesday, Aug. 11, and he may get a couple of days off in the near future. Despite spending 17 days on the disabled list, Sampson is leading the Astros' relievers in appearances and innings. Sampson has been scored upon in five of his last eight appearances, allowing 12 earned runs in 7 2⁄3 innings. His ERA has risen from 2.68 to 4.28.

Astros | Sampson activated from disabled list
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:36:43 -0700

The Houston Astros have activated RP Chris Sampson (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list, according to ESPN.com.

Astros | Sampson throws simulated game Friday
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:09:35 -0700

Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson (shoulder) threw approximately 25 pitches in a simulated game Friday, July 24, according to The Associated Press.

Astros | Sampson throws bullpen Wednesday
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:29:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, July 22, and was feeling good.

Astros | Sampson to DL
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:53:34 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Houston Astros placed RP Chris Sampson (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 17, with a right shoulder injury.

Astros | Sampson having arm troubles
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:55:39 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson (shoulder) has been bothered by tenderness in his right shoulder.

Astros | Sampson records win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:28:56 -0700

Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson retired the only batter he faced Friday, June 26, against the Detroit Tigers, to record his fourth victory of the season, according to The Associated Press.

Astros | Sampson idle due to dead arm
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:44:33 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson (arm) left the game Saturday, June 13, due to arm fatigue and was unavailable Sunday, June 14. He said he should be ready Tuesday, June 16.

Astros | Sampson earns save Wednesday
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:41 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson pitched two scoreless innings Wednesday, June 3, to earn his third save in four chances.

Astros | Sampson records save Wednesday
Wed, 20 May 2009 20:24:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson recorded his second save of the season Wednesday, May 20.

Astros | Sampson unsure about status
Sun, 03 May 2009 23:54:53 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson (ankle) was not available to relieve Sunday, May 3, against the Atlanta Braves. It's unclear if Sampson will be ready to pitch in the opener of a two-game set against the Washington Nationals Monday, May 4.

Astros | Sampson suffers bruised ankle Saturday
Sun, 03 May 2009 13:24:12 -0700

Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson (ankle) suffered a deep bruise on his right ankle Saturday, May 2, against the Atlanta Braves, after a ground ball off the bat of 3B Chipper Jones hit him, according to The Associated Press. He recovered to throw out Jones to end the seventh inning before falling back to the ground.

Astros | Hawkins to receive majority of save opportunities
Fri, 01 May 2009 17:47:14 -0700

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins will receive the majority of save opportunities while CL Jose Valverde (calf) is out. Manager Cecil Cooper is not opposed to using a closer-by-committee approach when Hawkins needs a day off. Cooper named RPs Doug Brocail and Chris Sampson as closer options and RP Felipe Paulino could factor in as well.

Astros | Sampson pitching with hip injury
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:32:15 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (hip) is pitching with a partial tear of the labrum in his hip.

Astros | Three candidates to start Sunday
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:16:29 -0700

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros Ps Alberto Arias, Jeff Fulchino and Chris Sampson are all candidates to start in place of SP Brian Moehler (knee) Sunday, April 19.

Astros | Hawkins to remain in setup role
Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:47:20 -0700

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins will remain in the setup role this year with RP Doug Brocail taking the seventh-inning duties. RPs Geoff Geary and Chris Sampson will work the middle innings.

Astros | Sampson to debut
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:15:22 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) threw 30 pitches during batting practice Monday, March 9. He's scheduled to make his spring debut Saturday.

Astros | Sampson throws Thursday
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:55:31 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) threw 40-pitches off a mound Thursday, March 5, and mixed in some breaking pitches. Sampson did not experience any pain during the session. He will attempt to throw 50 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, March 7, and will progress to live batting practice next week.

Astros | Sampson throws Wednesday
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:55:09 -0800

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) played light catch Wednesday, March 4, and will throw a 40-pitch bullpen session Thursday, March 5. He will also throw a 50-pitch bullpen Saturday, March 7, and will progress to live batting practice next week.

Astros | Sampson throws Tuesday
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:16:18 -0800

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) threw another 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Feb. 24, and said he felt fine. Sampson threw all fastballs and said his location was better than the previous day.

Astros | Sampson throws Monday
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:34:45 -0800

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) threw 30 fastballs during his bullpen session Monday, Feb. 23, and did not experience any pain. He will be cleared to throw another session Wednesday, Feb. 25, or Thursday, Feb. 26, if he does not feel any pain Tuesday, Feb. 24. Sampson will slowly graduate to a 50-pitch session in which he will utilize all of his pitches.

Astros | Sampson to throw Monday
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:54:07 -0800

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) will throw a bullpen session for the first time this spring Monday, Feb. 23. Sampson said he has thrown six flat-ground sessions and is eager to throw off a mound. He will have a short bullpen session and will throw only fastballs.

Astros | Sampson expected to be ready for Opening Day
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:24:30 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) is expected to be ready for Opening Day after undergoing surgery to fix a tendon in his elbow in the offseason.

Astros | Sampson recovering from surgery
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:45:57 -0800

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) is recovering nicely from elbow surgery in the offseason. Sampson said he will visit with a doctor Thursday, Nov. 20, to see if he can begin using light weights.

Astros | Sampson has surgery
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:07:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros P Chris Sampson (elbow) had surgery to repair a lateral extensor tendon in his elbow. He'll be sidelined four to six months.

Astros | Sampson to begin throwing in January
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:33:32 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing program in January and should be ready for Spring Training next season. He is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Astros | Sampson to undergo surgery
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:29:04 -0700

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) will undergo surgery to repair a tear in a tendon in his right elbow. Sampson will undergo surgery Oct. 1 if the team does not make the playoffs. His recovery time is expected to range from four to six months.

Astros | Sampson has torn tendon
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:23:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros P Chris Sampson (elbow) has a slight tear in his lateral tendon in his right elbow. He said he'll be available the rest of the season and decide whether to have surgery or rehab in the offseason.

Astros | Sampson unlikely to pitch Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:35:32 -0700

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) is unlikely to be cleared to pitch Wednesday, Sept. 24. He will undergo an MRI Wednesday and hopes to be able to pitch again in 2008.

Astros | Sampson leaves game with injury
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:45:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) left the game early Tuesday, Sept. 23, with right lateral epicondylitis. He is listed as day-to-day.

Astros | Sampson to start Saturday
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:46:26 -0700

Updating a previous report, Jose De Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson will start Saturday, July 5, in place of SP Roy Oswalt (hip).

Astros | Sampson may start Saturday if Oswalt is unavailable
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:24:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson may start Saturday, July 5, if SP Roy Oswalt (hip) is unable to pitch.

Astros | Sampson to move to bullpen
Tue, 27 May 2008 18:27:47 -0700

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson will move from the starting rotation to the bullpen when SP Wandy Rodriguez (groin) is activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Astros | Sampson to start Tuesday
Tue, 20 May 2008 15:03:00 -0700

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (2-3, 6.46 ERA) will start Tuesday, May 20, against the Chicago Cubs.

Astros | Sampson starting Thursday
Thu, 15 May 2008 07:01:47 -0700

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (2-3, 6.27 ERA) will start Thursday, May 15, against the San Francisco Giants.

Astros | Sampson nominated for NL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 12 May 2008 13:04:06 -0700

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson was nominated for the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, May 11.

Astros | Sampson throws quality start
Sun, 11 May 2008 13:51:29 -0700

Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson threw seven shutout innings Saturday, May 10, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Associated Press. He allowed three hits, walked one and struck out three.

Astros | Sampson works with pitching coach Wednesday
Wed, 07 May 2008 18:51:23 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson worked with pitching coach Dewey Robinson Wednesday, May 7, and Sampson believes he has ironed out his mechanics. He will throw a bullpen session Thursday, May 8. He is scheduled to start Saturday, May 10.

Astros | Sampson struggles Sunday
Sun, 04 May 2008 23:04:20 -0700

Kristie Rieken, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson allowed five runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings Sunday, May 4. He struck out three batters and walked two batters in the game.

Astros | Sampson to start Wednesday
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:57:55 -0700

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (0-2, 8.74 ERA) will start Wednesday, April 23, against the Cincinnati Reds.

Astros | Sampson will make start despite flu
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:30:28 -0700

Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (flu) will make his start Wednesday, April 9.

Astros | Sampson effective Friday
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:15:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson pitched a quality outing Friday, April 4, against the Chicago Cubs. Sampson allowed two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings. He held the Cubs to six hits and struck out one batter.

Astros | Sampson named No. 5 starter
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:33:13 -0700

Joseph Duarte, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros have named SP Chris Sampson the team's fifth starting pitcher in the rotation.

Astros | Sampson leaves game early after being hit by line drive
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:06:51 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (hip) was hit by a line drive Tuesday, March 25, and was forced to leave the game. Sampson was hit in the second inning and continued pitching until the fourth inning, when his hip was too tight to continue. Sampson is not worried about the injury however, after trainers diagnosed him with only a deep bruise.

Astros | Sampson fighting for final rotation spot
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:21:59 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson is a candidate for the No. 5 spot in the team's starting rotation.

Astros | Sampson scratched from start Tuesday
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:31:25 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros P Chris Sampson (neck) was scratched from his start Tuesday, March 11, because of stiff neck. He is listed as day-to-day.

Astros | Sampson agrees to terms on one-year deal
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:29:12 -0800

USAToday.com reports the Houston Astros have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with P Chris Sampson. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Astros | Sampson may be out of the rotation mix
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:23:10 -0800

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros P Chris Sampson will likely not be considered for a spot in the rotation anymore after the signing of SP Shawn Chacon. Sampson will likely get a spot in the bullpen this season.

Astros | Projected rotation for 2008 season
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:26:53 -0800

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros' projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Roy Oswalt, SP Wandy Rodriguez, SP Brandon Backe, SP Woody Williams and SP Chris Sampson.