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Craig Biggio, 2B, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAstros | McLane checks Killer B's interest SI.com's Jon Heyman reports Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane called former Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell and 2B Craig Biggio to gauge their interest in the managerial vacancy. Astros | Killer B's aren't candidates The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade said former Astros 2B Craig Biggio and 1B Jeff Bagwell aren't candidates for their managerial opening. Astros | Berkman's homer ties Biggio According to The Associated Press, the home run hit Monday, April 20, by Houston Astros OF Lance Berkman tied Craig Biggio for second on the Astros' all-time home run list with 291. Astros | Biggio's number retired The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio had his No. 7 jersey retired by the team on Sunday, Aug. 17. Astros | Team to retire Biggio's number The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros will retire former 2B Craig Biggio's No. 7 at Minute Maid Park Aug. 7. Biggio will be the ninth player to have his number retired by the team. MLB | Biggio to coach high school team Brian McTaggart and Sam Khan Jr., of the Houston Chronicle, report former MLB 2B Craig Biggio will be named the head coach at St. Thomas High School Tuesday, May 20, according to multiple people close to the situation. Biggio's oldest son Conor is a football and baseball player at St. Thomas. Astros | Biggio to serve as special assistant to the GM Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports former MLB 2B Craig Biggio will serve as special assistant to the Houston Astros' general manager. Astros | Biggio signs personal services contract Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports former Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio has signed a personal services contract to remain with the team for three years. The deal will be formally announced later today. Astros | McLane talks with Biggio about possibility of personal services contract Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane has discussed with former Astros 2B Craig Biggio the possibility of Biggio signing a personal services contract with the club. Astros | Biggio to receive Thurman Award The Houston Chronicle reports former Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will be among five athletes honored Feb. 5 at the 28th annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. Joining Biggio in being recognized at the gala will be New York Mets 3B David Wright, New York Yankees OF Melky Cabrera, New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford and Olympic gold-medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. All five will receive "Thurmans" for their success on the field of play and their work within the community. Red Sox | Biggio's 3,000th hit named best moment of 2007 season Ian Browne, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros' game June 28, in which 2B Craig Biggio recorded his 3000th career hit, has been voted the top postseason moment of the 2007 season This Year in Baseball awards from MLB.com. Astros | Biggio not offered arbitration The Houston Astros declined to offer arbitration to 2B Craig Biggio, who retired after 20 seasons, according to the Associated Press. Astros | Biggio files for free agency Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio has filed for free agency. Barry Alexrod, who is Biggio's agent, proclaims this is a formality, as Biggio has announced his retirement. Astros | Team owner wants Biggio to work for club The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers reports Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane would like to sign Craig Biggio to a personal-services contract much like the one Nolan Ryan, Jeff Bagwell and Roger Clemens currently have. "All of them have been involved with our community development program," McLane said. "What we need to improve is our scouting and player development, and they will help us. We're going to have Roger go deeper in the minor leagues. I'm excited." Astros | Biggio wins Roberto Clemente Award Former Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio was presented with the Roberto Clemente Award, Saturday, Oct. 27, according to the Associated Press. The award is given annually to a major league player who combines community service with excellence on the field. Astros | Biggio concludes stellar career Correcting an earlier item, Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio played the last game of his 20-year career Sunday, Sept. 30, reports the Associated Press' Chris Duncan. He finished 1-for-4, hitting a first-inning double and scoring a run, leaving his season average at .251. He finishes with 3,060 career hits, leaving him 20th on the all-time hits list. All of the players ahead of him on that list, except for Pete Rose, are in the Hall of Fame. The Houston fans came out in droves to see Biggio's final game, as the park drew the largest crowd (43,235) of its 7-year history. Astros | Biggio catches two innings Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio caught two innings in a major league game for the first time in nearly 16 years, Saturday, Sept. 29, against the Atlanta Braves, according to the Associated Press. In the next-to-last game before his retirement, Biggio started at the position he had regularly played for the first four seasons of his career, and got through the innings without a glitch. In the third inning, Biggio and regular C Brad Ausmus, who had started the game playing second base for the first time in his career, switched positions. Biggio went 2-for-4 in the game, in his first action behind the plate since Oct. 5, 1991. Astros | Biggio will get Saturday start at catcher Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will start at catcher Saturday, Sept. 29, his first start at the position since 1991. Astros | Biggio to get some time as catcher Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will be given at least one inning at catcher in their weekend series, possibly Friday, Sept. 28, when SP Roy Oswalt is on the mound. Astros | Biggio moves up doubles list Correcting an earlier item, Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio passed George Brett and moved into fifth place on the all-time doubles list when he hit his 666th career double Tuesday night, Sept. 11, reports the Associated Press' Chris Duncan. Biggio also ranks first in doubles among right-handed hitters. Astros | Biggio breaks tie with Brock Chris Duncan, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio recorded his 3,024th career hit Wednesday, Aug. 8, against the Chicago Cubs. This hit breaks Biggio's tie with former St. Louis Cardinals OF Lou Brock for No. 22 on the all-time hit list. Astros | Biggio to get Sunday off Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will get the day off Sunday, July 29. He will be in the starting lineup Saturday, July 28. Astros | Biggio ties Palmeiro Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio picked up his 3,020th hit, Friday, July 27, against the San Diego Padres, tying Rafael Palmeiro for 23rd place on the all-time list, according to the Associated Press. Astros | Biggio to retire at season's end ESPNews reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will retire at the end of the season. Astros | Biggio to start series opener Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will start the series-opening game Friday, July 20, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Biggio will then have Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, off, but is expected to start the team's night games next week. Astros | Biggio out of starting lineup Tuesday and Wednesday Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio was not in the starting lineup Tuesday night, July 17, but did come on to pinch-hit and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, reports the Associated Press' Howard Fendrich. Biggio will also be out of the starting lineup Wednesday, July 18, according to Astros manager Phil Garner. Astros | Biggio to see less playing time on the road Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will likely see less playing time on the road for the second half of the season. Biggio will play most of the games when the team is home, and 2B/OF Chris Burke will play most of the road games at second base. Manager Phil Garner said, "The general idea is [Biggio would] have less playing time. If he gets hot and we start winning, that all may change." Astros | Biggio ties Clemente on all-time hit list Updating previous items, Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio moved into a tie for 26th on the career hit list with Roberto Clemente after recording his 3,000th hit Thursday, June 28, according to the Associated Press' Kristie Rieken. Biggio became the 27th player to tally 3,000 hits in a career. Astros | Biggio reaches 3,000 hits Updating previous items, Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio reached the 3,000 hit club with a single to center field in the seventh inning Thursday, June 28, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. He was thrown out at second base before the game was delayed in his honor. Astros | Biggio one hit away from 3,000 Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio went 2-for-3 through the first five innings of the game Thursday, June 28, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score, putting him just one hit away from the 3,000-hit club. The game was still in progress. Astros | Biggio to have reduced role once he reaches 3000 Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will have his role reduced once he reaches 3000 hits, which will likely come in the next few days. Astros | Biggio to get Wednesday off Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio will not play Wednesday, June 27, meaning his start Tuesday, June 26, will be his only start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Biggio was also out of the starting lineup Monday, June 25. Astros | Biggio collects three hits; four away from 3,000 Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio had three hits Sunday, June 24, giving him 2,996 career hits and putting him just four hits away from the 3,000 hit club, according to the Associated Press' Stephen Hawkins. Only 26 other players have reached that plateau. Astros | Biggio to sit out Saturday's game Houston Astros manager Phil Garner said 2B Craig Biggio will not play Saturday, June 23, against the Texas Rangers, according to the Associated Press. Biggio currently has 2,993 career hits. Astros | Biggio 11 hits away from 3,000 Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio's second-inning home run, Saturday, June 16, against the Seattle Mariners, gave him 998 extra-base hits for his career, according to the Associated Press. He is 11 hits shy of the 3,000 hit mark. Astros | Biggio not in Saturday's lineup Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio was not in the starting lineup, Saturday, June 9, as part of a scheduled day off, but entered the game in the eighth inning as a pinch-runner, according to the Associated Press. Astros | Lee, Biggio expected to DH Tony DeMarco, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros manager Phil Garner's top options to play at the designated hitter spot when interleague play starts on Friday, June 8, are expected to be OF Carlos Lee and 2B Craig Biggio. Astros | Biggio given Sunday off Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio was given the day off Sunday, June 3. Astros | Biggio dropped to sixth in lineup Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio was dropped from leadoff to sixth in the lineup Tuesday, May 29, after he has hit just .207 in May. Biggio was dropped to that spot during the team's recent road trip, with 3B Mike Lamb replacing him both times. On Tuesday, 3B Morgan Ensberg replaced him as a leadoff hitter. Astros | Biggio moves into 28th place on all-time hits list Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio picked up his 2,964th career hit, Saturday, May 12, moving into a tie with Sam Crawford for 28th place on the all-time list, according to the Associated Press. The hit was also his 647th career double, good enough for seventh place on the all-time list, 10 behind Nap Lajoie. Astros | Biggio gets routine day off The Associated Press' Alan Robinson reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio received a routine day off Thursday, April 26, and was replaced in the lineup by IF Mark Loretta. Astros | Biggio passes 2,950 hits Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio passed the 2,950-career-hit mark with a three-hit game Wednesday, April 25, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Biggio now has 2,951 career hits - 49 short of the coveted 3,000 hit milestone. Astros | Biggio extends own record Joseph Santoliquito, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio hit a leadoff home run Monday, April 23, against the Philadelphia Phillies. The leadoff homer was the 51st of his career, extending his National League record. Astros | Biggio climbs another step on ladder to 3,000 hits The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports a single to left field in the third inning helped Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio tie Frank Robinson at 2,943 hits. Biggio doubled in the eighth inning for his 2,944th hit, taking sole possession of 30th place and moving within 56 hits of becoming the 27th player in major league history to collect 3,000. Astros | Biggio moves into eighth place on doubles list Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio hit his 641st double in the sixth inning, Friday, April 13, against the Philadelphia Phillies, passing Honus Wagner for eighth place on the career list, according to the Associated Press. Astros | Biggio inches closer to 3,000 Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio collected two doubles Monday, April 9, and is now just 62 hits shy of 3,000. The doubles also give him 640 career two-base hits, tying him with former great Honus Wagner for eighth on the all-time list. Astros | Loretta's sore neck forces lineup shuffle The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros 2B Mark Loretta (neck) was scratched from the lineup March 6 against the New York Mets after complaining of a sore neck. 2B Craig Biggio, who was originally supposed to be the DH that day, was moved back to second base. Astros | Two Killer B's make spring debut Friday The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman and 2B Craig Biggio are scheduled to make their 2007 debuts on March 2 when the Astros play their spring home opener against the Detroit Tigers. Astros | Biggio excited to be near 3,000 hits The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros 2B Craig Biggio is excited to enter his 20th spring camp only 70 hits shy of the 3,000-hit plateau. "Probably by day three or four, it will get to be old hat. But at the beginning every year, you appreciate it," he said. "Obviously, 20 years is a pretty big number. I'll meet the new guys, see some old faces and do the typical spring training stuff." Astros | Opening day lineup announced by Garner According to The Houston Chronicle, Houston Astros manager Phil Garner has announced the starting lineup he will use, barring injury, in the team's April 2 opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. 2B Craig Biggio leads off, followed in order by OF Chris Burke, 1B Lance Berkman, OF Carlos Lee, 3B Morgan Ensberg, another outfielder yet to be chosen, SS Adam Everett, C Brad Ausmus and SP Roy Oswalt. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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