HOUSTON -- Six-time All-Star Lance Berkman is retiring after 15 seasons in the major leagues. Berkman almost left the game last off-season before signing with the Texas Rangers. He then had another injury-plagued season and was limited to 73 games. The 37-year-old Berkman was Houstons first-round draft pick in 1997 out of Rice, and played 12 seasons for the Astros. He played 1,879 career games, all but 287 for Houston, finishing a .293 career hitter with 366 home runs and 1,234 RBIs. "Lance was one of the greatest players in Astros history," his original team said in a release Wednesday night. The Astros said they hope to honour Berkman during the upcoming season and "give the fans the chance to recognize his outstanding career." He finished the 2010 season with the New York Yankees before two years in St. Louis, where he was part of the 2011 World Series champions. "Just physically Ive gotten to the point where I dont feel like I can compete at a level that Im used to competing at," Berkman told KRIV-TV of Houston. "I could probably still drag my carcass out there, but Im not interested in doing that. ... I dont want to hang on just to hang on." Berkman said he was excited about retiring. The Rangers declined their $12 million contract option for 2014 last October, which got Berkman a $1 million buyout. He hit .242 with six homers and 34 RBIs for the Rangers. He went on the disabled list July 7 with a left inflammation and a sore right knee, and played only five games after coming back the final month of the season. The six-time All-Star played only 32 games for St. Louis in 2012, when he dealt with a strained left calf and had two operations on his right knee. He hit .301 in 2011 for the Cardinals, who won the World Series that season over Texas. 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Chelsea (LW - 5) Frank Lampard struck twice, including once from the penalty spot as Chelsea knocked off West Ham 3-0. Oscar scored the other goal for Chelsea who are level with Liverpool for second in the table, four points from the top spot. 3. Liverpool (LW - 2) Substitute Daniel Sturridge scored in the 89th minute to earn Liverpool a point in the 221st Merseyside derby as they drew 3-3 with Everton. In a wild affair, Liverpool found themselves ahead twice before going behind for the first time in the 82nd minute. 4. Manchester City (LW - 7) Another dominant home performance, led by Jesus Navas goal just 13 seconds into the contest, helped Manchester City beat Tottenham 6-0. Sergio Aguero scored twice in ten minutes and Navas picked up a second goal to aide in the victory. The win helped City move back into the Barclays Premier League top four. 5. Manchester United (LW -3) Wayne Rooney was spared an early red card and then went on to be Uniteds best player in a 2-2 draw at Cardiff. After being shown yellow for kicking Jordon Mutch, Rooney opened the scoring in the 15th minute and delivered the corner that Patrice Evra headed home for the second goal. 6. Southampton (LW - 4) Artur Boruc tried to play the ball out from his goal but instead handed Arsenal a gift opener in a 2-0 defeat for Southampton. Jose Fonte was called for pulling Per Mertesackers shirt in the box giving Arsenal their second goal and the victory. 7. Everton (LW - 8) The Merseyside derby was a very lively affair as Everton and Liverpool drew 3-3 after the teams traded goals in the final ten minutes of the game. Romelu Lukaku scored twice, including an 82nd minute marker that looked like it might stand up for the victory, before Daniel Sturridge fired home in the 89th minute to share the points. 8. Newcastle United (LW - 9) Loic Remy scored in the second minute and Yoan Gouffran doubled the advantage before the break as Newcastle beat Norwich City 2-1. Keeper Tim Krul was called upon to make saves while his team led by one goal and he was able to keep them in the lead.. 9. Tottenham (LW - 6) Behind after only 13 second, Spurs was never able to recover as they fell 6-0 to Manchester City. Tottenham has only managed one point in their last three games as they have slipped down to ninth in the table. Keeper Hugo Lloris had two bad clearances that led to the first to City goals and sent the home side on their way to a huge victory. 10. Swansea City (LW - 13) Jonjo Shelvey scored ten minutes before the end of the game to give Swansea a 2-1 victory over Fulham. The Swans dominated the play and were deserved winners after they gave up an eequalizing marker in the 64th minute.dddddddddddd It was their first win since mid-October. 11. West Bromwich Albion (LW - 10) Two first half goal looked like they would be enough but all the Baggies were able to get out of the game was a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. Shane Long was the man on target with both goals in the opening 11 minutes of the contest to give his team the early advantage. 12. Aston Villa (LW - 11) After giving up goals in the 3rd and 11th minute, Villa fought back with two second half markers to earn a 2-2 draw with West Brom. Karim El Ahmadi and Ashley Westwood fired home the goals for Aston Villa who in the end deserved a point from the contest. 13. Cardiff City (LW -14) Kim Bo-Kyungs stoppage time header rescued a point for Cardiff City as they earned a 2-2 draw with Manchester United. Fraizer Campbell scored the other goal and also missed a great chance when he hit the crossbar. Cardiff never led in the game but did deserve a point for their effort. 14. Hull City (LW - 12) The Tigers dominated the action but were not able to find a goal as they fell 1-0 at the hands of Crystal Palace. A 78th minute red card to Palace looked like the break Hull needed but in fact they would concede the winning goal three minutes later. Jake Livermore had a late chance but was not able to pull his team level. 15. Stoke City (LW - 16) Charlie Adam and Steven Nzonzi scored on either side of half and either side of an opponents red card as they defeated Sunderland 2-0 to earn an important three points. Wes Brown was controversially sent off for Sunderland after a tackle on Adam that looked to have minimal contact. Stoke eventually were able to put the game away in the 81st minute. 16. Norwich City (LW - 15) Two first half goals doomed Norwich to defeat as they fell 2-1 at the hands of Newcastle. Leroy Fer scored the goal, while both Anthony Pilkington and Ryan Bennett had chances to put their side back into the game. 17. West Ham (LW- 17) The Hammers failed to score for the seventh time in the league this season as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen conceded a penalty to the visitors when he took down Oscar in the box. They started the game well but were not able to recover after the penalty led to the opening goal. 18. Fulham (LW - 19) Martin Jol remains under fire as two second half goals saw Fulham fall 2-1 at the hands of Swansea. Scott Parker equalized for the Cottagers after they had fallen behind due to an own goal but it was not enough after they gave up the winner in the 80th minute. 19. Crystal Palace (LW - 20) Down to 10 men, Barry Bannan scored in the 81st minute to give Palace a 1-0 victory over Hull City. New manager Tony Pulis was in the stands to see his side overcome the disadvantage caused when Yannick Bolasie was sent off for a foul on Jake Livermore. 20. Sunderland (LW - 18) Wes Browns 36th minute red card ended any hope of a Sunderland comeback as they lost 2-0 to Stoke. The sending off was controversial as it appeared there was very little contact between Brown and Charlie Adam, the player he committed the foul on. Sunderland did have chances but were not able to find a marker. 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