Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports At around 1 AM on August 16th, KPRC anchor and sport reporter Ari Alexander took to X to announce that the Astros had called up one of their top prospects, infielder Shay Whitcomb. The corresponding move was not announced but a player will be sent down to give him a spot today in preparation for today’s game. A 5th round draft pick in the … [Read more...] about Breaking: Astros call up #14 prospect Shay Whitcomb
Archives for August 2024
Brewers optimistic that Christian Yelich will be ready for start of 2025 season
Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold says the back surgery that Christian Yelich underwent Friday should enable the 2018 NL MVP to be ready for the start of the 2025 season. The 32-year-old Yelich was leading the NL in batting and on-base percentage in his 12th major league season when he went on the injured list in late July. Dr. Brandon Rebholz … [Read more...] about Brewers optimistic that Christian Yelich will be ready for start of 2025 season
Astros Prospect Report: August 15th
Angela Piazza/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below! AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (74-42) lost 5-4 (BOX SCORE) Blubaugh got the start and allowed 4 runs over 4.1 innings. The offense got on the board in the 5th inning scoring 4 runs on a Narvaez RBI … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: August 15th
Friday Astros’ factoids….
Alex Bregman celebrates after hitting a game winning home run against the Dodgers. | Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images A few statistical notes and news centered on the Astros As the end of a successful week for the Astros, I cogitate over some statistical tidbits and oddities. Josh Hader’s numbers against lefty bats are amazing The Astros’ closer’s platoon splits vs. … [Read more...] about Friday Astros’ factoids….
Astros call up infield prospect Shay Whitcomb for Major League debut
Houston is calling up a 25-year-old shortstop for Friday's tilt against the White Sox. … [Read more...] about Astros call up infield prospect Shay Whitcomb for Major League debut