J.R. Richard, the legendary Astros pitcher who played all 10 seasons of his MLB career in Houston, has died, the team announced on Thursday. The right-handed pitcher, who began his major league playing career in 1971, is the latest passing involving a member of the team's Hall of Fame. "J.R. will forever be remembered as an intimidating figure on the mound and as one of the greatest pitchers in club history. He stood shoulder to shoulder with club icons Larry Dierker, Joe Niekro and Nolan Ryan, to form a few of the best rotations in club history," the team said...