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The Killer B's were players on the Houston Astros whose surnames started with the letter B. It also refers to the era of Astros baseball from 1997 to 2005 that saw the team reach the postseason six times in nine seasons with four National League Central division titles, two Wild Card appearances and one National League pennant, which was the ...
Aug 4, 2015 · The “Killer B’s” was a nickname for a rotating group of standout players for the Houston Astros from about 1995 to 1999. The two constants in this squad were Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell.
Dec 23, 2012 · In 1999, the Astros, quite possibly in pursuit of arcane history, used eight players whose last names began with "B." The "B's" … they killed.
Sep 8, 2016 · From 1998 through 2005, the Killer B's in their various incarnations were the heart and soul of the Astros' most successful period - four National League Central titles, two NL wild cards and...
Oct 23, 2017 · The Killer B's era of the Houston Astros didn't end in 2005. They made an incredible, forgotten run at the end of 2006 that nearly got them back to the playoffs.
Jan 12, 2022 · The Killer B"s defined Astros baseball in the "90s and were perhaps the best trio of that era in baseball. They built up quite the reputation in Houston, and no subsequent trio player has quite been able to replicate.
Oct 23, 2017 · Take a look at where some of the 2005 Astros are now. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Twelve years ago, the Astros made it to their first World Series, but it wasn't easy. The team started out 15-30...
The quartet dubbed the "Killer B's" — this time with the additions of Carlos Beltrán and Lance Berkman — ignited the Astros' offense, batting .395 (34-for-86) with eight home runs, 21 RBI and 24 runs scored.
Oct 23, 2017 · The Killer B's era of the Houston Astros didn't end in 2005. They made an incredible, forgotten run at the end of 2006 that nearly got them back to the playoffs.
Sep 30, 1997 · Bagwell hit .286 but had 127 walks for a .426 on-base percentage. Despite playing in the cavernous Astrodome, Bags was second in the league in both homers and RBIs with 43 taters and 135 of the...
