2013 MLB Draft Profile- Phil Bickford, RHP, CA HS
One of the fastest rising players in the draft is a SoCal kid with a great projectibility and new found fastball velocity
Player Profiles
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Dustin Driver, RHP
Dustin Driver began the year as one of the top HS pitching prospects. His stock has fallen significantly since.
UPDATED 2013 MLB Draft Profile: Jordan Sheffield
Jordan Sheffield entered the season as a first-round prospect. However; season-ending Tommy John Surgery ensures he will fulfill his college commitment.
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.
2013 MLB Draft Profile: Adam Plutko, RHP, UCLA
The poor man's Trevor Bauer, with eerily similar mechanics to his former UCLA rotation-mate, but less overwhelming stuff.
Jose Veras Gets An Intro
Jose Veras has earned the Astros closer role and a pretty sweet GIF.
MLB Draft Profile: Malik Collymore, 2B/SS, ONT HS
Perhaps the top Canadian prospect in the entire draft, Collymore stood out at the Perfect Game Pre-Draft Showcase and boasts a lot of very nice tools.
Weekly College Prospect Roundup
With the postseason upon us, we take a look at some of the nation's top prospects and how they did over the weekend.
Astros History: Vince Coleman
The Astros outfield/baserunning coach Vince Coleman never played for the Astros but he did play for the Royals, which is why he is the Astros History spotlight for the Royals series.
Will Correa stick at shortstop?
Let's check in on Astros prospect Carlos Correa's defense with a few Timothy De Block-created gifs.
#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.
