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Houston Astros Minor League System Review
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April 11, 2016
Quad Cities' Whiz Kids, Future Of Astros Baseball
Kyle Tucker, Daz Cameron, Albert Abreu, and others highlight this ridiculously talented roster.
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April 7, 2016
For Corpus Christi Hooks, Pitching Is The Marquee
Despite mass roster attrition with players graduating and being traded, the Hooks still look on paper to be loaded with talent.
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July 8, 2013
Five Astros On BA's Top 50 Prospect List
Five names make Baseball America's most recent top 50 prospect list and that's without the recently drafted Mark Appel.
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April 2, 2013
Minor League Preview: Lancaster Jethawks
An extensive look at the Lancater Jethawks' (the Houston Astros High-A Affiliate) opening day roster. Includes: lineup projections, best tools and two sleepers.
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November 20, 2012
Podcast: Talking Astros Prospects 20-11
Talking Houston Astros prospects 20-11 according to our rankings.
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November 20, 2012
Podcast: Talking Astros Prospects 30-21 and More
Talking prospects outside the top 30 and prospects 30-21 according to our rankings.
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October 30, 2012
Game Score: The Stat Sweeping The Pitching World
Presenting TCB's Astros Minor League Game Score Database. Just about every Minor League start in Game Score form.
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October 26, 2012
"I like this guy they drafted in the 17th round"
John Sickels of Minor League Ball answers questions regarding the improvement in the Astros farm system, Delino DeShields, who to keep an eye on and more.
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October 25, 2012
Don't Sleep on GCL & DSL Pitching Prospects
Who are some of the GCL and DSL pitching prospects that could turn out to be names you want to follow?
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October 23, 2012
PODCAST: Greeneville Astros Review With Steve Duer
Talking new coaches, new personnel in the player development department and the Greeneville Astros review with Steve Duer. We discuss prospects such as Carlos Correa, Rio Ruiz, Daniel Minor, Adrian Houser and more.
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October 18, 2012
The High Expectations Of Carlos Correa
A look at the development of the Houston Astros 2012 MLB drafts first overall pick, Carlos Correa.
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October 16, 2012
PODCAST: Talking Baseball With Aaron West
Talking Tri-City ValleyCats, long-toss, yoga and more with Minor League Pitcher Aaron West
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October 15, 2012
Reviewing The Greeneville Astros Pitching Staff
The Greeneville Astros finished with a 36-32 record this season. As a team the pitching staff posted a respectable ERA of 3.76. Here's a look at how some of the pitcher's did this year with the Astros rookie affiliate.
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October 9, 2012
Tri-City ValleyCats Offensive Dominance
A look at how the Tri-City ValleyCats offense fared in the NYPL and some notable performers
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October 9, 2012
Interview: Tri-City Pitcher Travis Ballew
Today, we get to know a bit about 2012 23rd round pick Travis Ballew, who seemingly floated through his first year in pro ball with Tri-City. We talk about the differences between pro and amateur ball, a typical day at the park, and Darth Vader. Yep.
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October 8, 2012
Reviewing Tri-City's Dominant Pitching
The Tri-City ValleyCats finished with a 51-25 in the New York Penn League, and much of that can be attributed to the ValleyCats solid pitching staff. Here's a look at how the ValleyCats rotation and bullpen performed this season.
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October 5, 2012
Reviewing Legends RHP Michael Foltynewicz
Folty's impressive season led to him being named the Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year.
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October 4, 2012
Reviewing The Versatile Mike Kvasnicka
Overall Kvasnicka had a down year but found his stride offensively mid-season. Here's a look back on his 2012 campaign.
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October 3, 2012
Nolan Fontana Walks At A Ridiculous Rate
A look at what Astros prospect Nolan Fontana did this year and where he'll land next year.
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October 1, 2012
Lexington First-Hand: The Legends Infield
With the season over for our Legends, I'll be taking a look at the roster and the boys who came through the Sally this year. This week, we take a quick look at starting infielders and what's good/bad/ugly about each one.
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September 28, 2012
Was Nick Tropeano able to survive Lancaster?
Nicholas Tropeano was one of the most effective pitchers in the Astros system this year and posted a combined 3.02 ERA and 166 strikeouts and 47 walks in 158 combined innings between Lexington and Lancaster.
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September 27, 2012
Delino DeShields, 2B, Lancaster Jethawks
A look at Houston Astros prospect Delino DeShields, and where he's expected to land next year.
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September 26, 2012
How well did Colton Cain perform with the Jethawks
Here's a look at how Texas native Colton Cain performed with the Lancaster Jethawks this season. Cain was acquired in the mid-season Wandy Rodriguez trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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September 25, 2012
Reviewing the Lancaster Pitching
Lancaster was one of the toughest parks for pitchers in the minors. How did Astros farmhands do there this season?
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September 25, 2012
TCB Podcast: Your Best Source For Astros Talk
Managerial search including, Brad Ausmus, Dave Martinez, Tim Bogar, Joe Pettini, Tony De Francisco. Should Scott Moore be starting? Greg Rajan of the Corpus Christi Caller Times joins the podcast to discuss the Corpus Christi Hooks.