Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of Astros minor league baseball in the books! See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (44-44) won 12-8 (BOX SCORE) Fleury started for Sugar Land and went 3.2 innings allowing 3 runs. The offense got on the board in the 3rd on … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: July 10th
Astros lineup held together with duct tape and wire
Brice Matthews works out in the infield during spring training. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Injuries have croppled the lineup—at least for the time being—perhaps forcing the Astros’ hand in calling up Brice Matthews In recent days, half of the Astros’ lineup has been comprised of Zack Short, Taylor Trammel, Cooper Hummel, Mauricio Dubon and even Shay Whitcomb. Dubon is … [Read more...] about Astros lineup held together with duct tape and wire
Series Preview: Texas Rangers of Arlington @ Houston Astros
Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Last series before the All-Star Game. Can Houston enter the break on a high note? Rangers Season Overview: Was 2023 a fluke, or was 2024? Coming into this season, the Rangers looked to put the disappointment of 2024 in the rearview mirror, fulfilling the every-other-year success of Bochy with the San Francisco Giants. 2025? … [Read more...] about Series Preview: Texas Rangers of Arlington @ Houston Astros
Some Catcher Thoughts
Thomas Shea-Imagn Images So far this season, the Astros are around middle of the pack in terms of value (1.7 fWAR) from the catcher position. There is more involved in evaluating catchers than just their cumulative WAR, but it gives a snapshot of where they currently stand compared to their peers. For Yainer Díaz and Victor Caratini, the results can definitely be … [Read more...] about Some Catcher Thoughts
Astros Prospect Report: July 9th
Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of Astros minor league baseball in the books! See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (43-44) lost 4-1 (BOX SCORE) Ivey got the start for Sugar Land and went 6 innings allowing 4 runs, 3 earned. The offense … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: July 9th