Super Sunday Astros Crawfish Boil - June 15, 2014

Happy father's day from everyone at TCB. I do want to thank my dad, John. The man that helped me fall in love with baseball, and the Astros specifically. He didn't force his own team on me, he even adopted the Astros as his own after moving from D.C. area. I can't tell you the number of wiffle ball games we had and times we played catch until it was dark. He taught me the right way to play the game, supported me in my short little league career. He taught me how to use a scorecard. For all this I say this, thanks dad.

Now on to the stories of the day before David Price has a go at the Astros lineup -

Astros pitcher Scott Feldman misses confidant, role model on Father's Day | astros.com: News
Scott Feldman, signed by the Astros to a three-year, $30 million contract prior to this season, is pitching with a heavy heart this year following the death of his father two months ago. Sunday will be especially difficult -- Feldman's first Father's Day without his dad.

Nolan and Reid Ryan cherish Father's Day - Houston weather, traffic, news | FOX 26 | MyFoxHouston
While Father's Day comes once a year for everyone else, that's hardly the case for Astros president Reid Ryan. "It is just one of those things that I don't take for granted, and although Father's D...

41 facts about Astros' 41 draft picks | CSN Houston
41 facts about Astros' 41 draft picks from the CSN Houston staff.

Bo Porter latest to pull the 'Waxahachie Swap' | FOX Sports on MSN
Monday night, Astros manager Bo Porter did something that only a few managers have done in the last century.

Where have you gone, Jason Lane? | FOX Sports on MSN
When Jason Lane threw 3 1/3 hitless innings (three strikeouts) against the Pirates last week, it was one of the more memorable moments of his career, which has seen its fair share of grit and grind.

Chris Carter and a Baseball Doppelganger - Fake Teams
The Astros' DH is a statistical dead ringer for a certain, more-famous bopper. And yet no one pays any attention to Carter.

Ruiz, JetHawks clinch Cal South title in rout | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
Backed by a grand slam and six RBIs from Rio Ruiz, Lancaster locked up the California League South first-half division title with a 16-3 win over Rancho Cucamonga.

Pitcher Shane Reynolds is 'amazed' by his journey to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame | NOLA.com
The Astros' ace made five straight opening-day starts, won 103 games over 11 seasons, pitched 20 complete games and had seven shutouts.

Hader has lofty goals as Astros' minor league prospect - baltimoresun.com
Josh Hader was about 5 when he joined his Anne Arundel County youth baseball team on the field at Camden Yards in an annual pre-game ceremony.

Richard Justice: Dallas Keuchel should be a no-doubt pick as All-Star | astros.com: News
Astros ace Dallas Keuchel is a testament to tenacity, and he should be able to tell his story at the Midsummer Classic.

Former Astro Pittman passes away at age 60 | astros.com: News
Houston native Joe Pittman, a former player, scout and longtime member of the Astros' organization, has passed away at the age of 60.