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Chris Sampson

Starting Pitcher for Houston Astros

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Astros | Sampson recovering from surgery
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:45:57 -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.

Astros | Sampson to attend minicamp
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:57:00 -0800

The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros P Chris Sampson will attend minicamp at Minute Maid Park the week of Jan. 28-31.

Astros | Sampson: It could have been worse
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:18:58 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow), who missed almost all of August on the disabled list with tendonitis in his right elbow, has been shut down for the rest of the season with a sprained capsule in his right elbow. "It's more than likely a hyperextension, so it wasn't the ligament, which was encouraging," Sampson said.

Astros | Sampson shut down for rest of season
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:35:09 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) has been shut down for the rest of the season to avoid further damage to his elbow.

Astros | Sampson activated
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:18:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Astros | Sampson tosses scoreless inning
Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:41:52 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) threw one scoreless inning for Triple-A Round Rock in a rehab appearance Friday, Aug. 24.

Astros | Sampson throws bullpen session
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:42:25 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros P Chris Sampson (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Aug. 17, and will throw one more before going on a rehab assignment.

Astros | Sampson expected to return next Saturday
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:41:50 -0700

Ben DuBose, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) is expected to be ready to start when he is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Saturday, Aug. 18.

Astros | Sampson placed on 15-day DL
Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:38:45 -0700

Tom Keller, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 3, with a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament. The move was done for precautionary measures as it does not appear to be a serious injury.

Astros | Sampson could skip next start
Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:51:52 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson could miss his next start Sunday, Aug. 5, due to some minor aches and pains.

Astros | Sampson starting Tuesday
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:08:09 -0700

Confirming a previous report, Jim Carley, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (7-7, 4.29 ERA) will start Tuesday, July 31, against the Atlanta Braves.

Astros | Sampson pushed back to Tuesday
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:26:52 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson has been pushed back in the rotation to allow SP Roy Oswalt to start the game Saturday, July 28. Sampson will now start Tuesday, July 31, against the Atlanta Braves.

Astros | Sampson to start Monday
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:26:24 -0700

Houston.Astros.MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (7-6, 4.15 ERA) will start Monday, July 23, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Astros | Sampson earns first win in over a month
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:12:20 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson earned his first win since June 8 by holding the Washington Nationals to six hits, no walks and two runs in 6 2/3 innings.

Astros | Sampson to start Tuesday
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:10:34 -0700

Houston.Astros.MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (6-6, 4.25 ERA) will pitch Tuesday, July 17, against the Washington Nationals.

Astros | Sampson to pitch Wednesday
Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:51:17 -0700

Houston.Astros.MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (6-5, 4.15 ERA) will pitch Wednesday, July 4, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Astros | Sampson starting Monday
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:22:09 -0700

Houston.Astros.MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (6-5, 3.29 ERA) will pitch Monday, June 18, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Astros | Sampson, Wheeler clear air
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:32:06 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros RP Chris Sampson cleared the air with RP Dan Wheeler regarding an incident in the dugout between the two on Wednesday, June 13. "We talked about what happened and everything's fine," Sampson said. "He gave me a handshake and apologized to me, and I apologized to him for having such bad timing. We gave each other a hug, and we're good to go. No big deal."

Astros | Sampson starting Friday
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:01:19 -0700

Houston.Astros.MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (5-5, 3.43 ERA) will pitch Friday, June 8 against the Chicago White Sox.

Astros | Sampson starting Saturday
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:53:11 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (4-5, 3.44 ERA) will start Saturday, June 2, against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Astros | Sampson to start Monday
Sun, 20 May 2007 13:47:58 -0700

Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (4-3, 3.56 ERA) will start Monday, May 21, against the San Francisco Giants, according to Alyson Footer of Houston.Astros.MLB.com.

Astros | Sampson to start Friday
Thu, 10 May 2007 12:48:32 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (3-2, 3.90 ERA) will start Friday, May 11, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Astros | Sampson to start Sunday
Sat, 05 May 2007 03:05:24 -0700

Updating previous reports, Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (sinus) will pitch Sunday, May 6, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to the Associated Press.

Astros | Williams starts Friday
Fri, 04 May 2007 18:12:00 -0700

ESPNews reports Houston Astros SP Woody Williams started in place of SP Chris Sampson (sinus problems) Friday, May 4, against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Astros | Sampson starting Friday
Fri, 04 May 2007 00:20:14 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (3-1, 3.55 ERA) will pitch Friday, May 4, against the St. Louis Cardinals.