2013 MLB Draft Profile: RHP Hunter Harvey, NC HS
Born into an unconventional baseball family, this 6'3", 175 righty from North Carolina looks poised to go from absolutely nowhere right into the first round.
Player Profiles
#1 Draft Pick Reactions
TCB staff members react to the announcement of Houston's first-overall draft pick in 2013... whoever it is.
Weekly College Prospect Update
As some of the nation's top prep prospects work out at the PG National Pre-Draft Showcase, the collegians are bearing down on the postseason, with mixed results for some current favorites and surprising triumphs for some former favorites.
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Buck Farmer, RHP, Georgia
Buck Farmer has dominated his senior season at Georgia Tech. Will it translate to the Majors?
TCB's April Draft Board
Mark Appel faces stiff competition in the form of Oklahoma righty Jonathan Gray, who continues his march up draft boards.
Weekly College Prospect Roundup
Dan Slania pitched nine innings of relief, Colin Moran had the week off, and Mark Appel bested Trevor Williams and the Sun Devils.
Farm Hands
Two of Houston's top prospects are both missing time with hand injuries.
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Gosuke Katoh, 2B, CA HS
A speedy second baseman with great baseball instincts and a premium glove, Katoh's lack of defensive versatility may hurt him on draft day.
Checking in on Matty D
Quietly, Houston third baseman Matt Dominguez has established himself as an everyday player. How good has he been in 2013?
2013 MLB Mock Draft (Take 1)
The entire first draft, including supplemental and competitive balance picks.
Weekly College Prospects Roundup
Sean Manaea was rained out in Tennessee, but there was still plenty of action from the top college prospects around the country.
Major League Spotlight- Robbie Grossman
Checking in on Robbie Grossman's progress, and what can be expected of him as a major leaguer.
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Aaron Judge, OF, Fresno St
Aaron Judge is built like an NFL Tight End or NBA Power Forward more than a baseball player, which makes him one of the most intriguing prospects in this year's Draft Class.
Weekly College Roundup
Six weeks to draft day. How did the top college prospects do over the weekend?
Kenny Lofton: One Man's Trash?
Caught in an unenviable situation in Houston, Kenny Lofton was shipped off in an acrimonious trade, and found gold with the Cleveland Indians. Or maybe they found gold with him.
Profiling recent call-up Brandon Laird
In an effort to fill out this series with a player who maybe should have been profiled earlier in the spring, let's take an abbreviated look at Brandon Laird.
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Pat Blair, SS, Wake Forest
The Astros' 24th-round draft pick in 2012, Pat Blair has one very elite tool that could help him find his way back to Houston.
Astros History: Tejada's Time in Houston
A look at Miguel Tejada: his better years as an Oakland Athletic; his acquisition by the Houston Astros and where he's at now.
Monday Night A Legend Was Born
On April 16, 2013, against the Oakland Athletics a Houston Astros legend was born his name, Paul Clemens.
Should the Astros have worried about Alex White?
The first major injury of the season came to one of Houston's rotation candidates and a key cog to the Wilton Lopez trade. Were there any warning signs from last year on Alex White's elbow?
Identifying JD Martinez's 'Mental Mistake'
Trying to figure out why Astros left fielder JD Martinez was removed from Monday nights game against the Seattle Mariners after making a mental mistake in the batters box on only one pitch.
The Week in College Baseball
Catching up with the top prospects around college baseball.
2013 MLB Draft: TCB's Astros Draft Board - March
Things continue to take shape at the top of TCB's draft board, with Jonathan Gray entering the 1-1 conversation thanks to a hot start.
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Chad Pinder, 3B, Va Tech
Maybe the best defensive third baseman in college, questions surround Chad Pinder's plate discipline. If he can refine that area of his game, he may end up as one of the best among a deep pool of college third basemen in the draft.
Top College & Prep Prospects
Easter weekend is a big one for prep baseball, and this one didn't disappoint. Meanwhile, some big performances from college prospects, as well.
Under the Microscope: Bud Norris
Bud Norris pitched better in 2011 than he did in 2012. What changed to cause this? Pitch F/X identifies variation in pitch velocity, break, and release point that could be the root cause of his struggles.
