Arrighetti shows off MLB-ready toolbox in Spring Breakout
JUPITER, Fla. -- Spencer Arrighetti, the Astros’ top pitching prospect, flashed the tools Sunday morning that have the club believing he can help the big league club this season. He even ditched one of them. Arrighetti started for Houston in the Spring Breakout game against the Cardinals' top prospects and
This Astros prospect a wiz in kitchen ... and on diamond
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- All eyes became fixed on Astros prospect Joey Loperfido when he casually walked into the clubhouse on Thursday morning wearing a black apron that read, “Kiss the cook.” A few minutes later, he was passing out bowls of paella to anyone who wanted to try
Which Astros prospects to watch in Spring Breakout?
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LIVE: Astros-Cardinals Spring Breakout
On Sunday, March 17, the Astros will travel to Jupiter, Fla., to face the Cardinals for the Spring Breakout, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. The Astros don’t have a player ranked in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects, but the club remains bullish on its
These top prospects are turning heads with Astros
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Here's the Astros' Spring Breakout roster
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Just because the Astros don’t have any players on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list doesn’t mean the organization won’t have some top-notch talent on display in MLB’s inaugural Spring Breakout, a showcase of the game’s best young talent that will be held in Florida and
Here are the Astros' 2024 Top 30 prospects
It was business as usual for the Astros in 2023. They won their sixth American League West title in the last seven seasons and reached the Championship Series for the seventh consecutive year, a record for an AL club. Their farm system once again languished near the bottom of every
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Can top prospect power his way to Majors?
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The power stroke that has the Astros so intrigued with outfield prospect Jacob Melton was on full display against
Astros top prospects eagerly anticipate Spring Breakout
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros top pitching prospect Spencer Arrighetti admits he keeps up with prospects on other clubs. It’s hard not to do when Arrighetti and other prospects are continually being ranked in various lists and often cross paths in the Minor Leagues. The chance to face some
Astros get 30-30 prospect Cabbage in trade with Angels
The Astros added some organizational position-player depth on Wednesday, acquiring infielder/outfielder Trey Cabbage from the Angels in exchange for pitching prospect Carlos Espinosa. The move should give Houston more depth in the upper Minors, particularly given that Cabbage has two Minor League options remaining. Beyond big-time power potential, he also
Astros land 9 on International Signing Day
HOUSTON -- The Astros on Monday agreed to terms with nine international free agents. The Astros have a $5.284 million pool this year. “Today is an exciting day for the organization, as we welcome the newest crop of prospects to the Astros in the first wave of our 2024 international
Here are the Astros 2023 Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Houston Astros. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Sugar Land: 61-89
Thursday's top prospect performers
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top performers from Arizona Fall League and Winter League action.
Thursday's top prospect performers
Here's a look at Thursday's top prospect performers from the Arizona Fall League and winter ball.
Righty prospect returns to form after slow Fall League start
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Astros have established themselves as one of the deepest and most formidable teams on the mound in recent years. Much of that can be credited to the immense pitching depth they possess throughout their loaded farm system. It’s a quality that has served as the foundation
No. 11 prospect Corona catching up quickly in Fall League
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In his first Arizona Fall League game on Oct. 2, Astros outfielder Kenedy Corona injured a finger diving back into first base on a pickoff play. It looked like his AFL experience with the Mesa Solar Sox might be over before it really got started. Some players
Wednesday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here’s a look at Wednesday’s top prospect performers from the Arizona Fall League.
Dezenzo's push toward the Majors continues in Fall League
Despite tying an Ohio State record with 19 homers in 2022, Zach Dezenzo wasn't sure if or where he'd fit in the Draft. After he gained more exposure by spending a second straight summer in the MLB Draft League, the Astros popped him in the 12th round. Dezenzo was still
Houston's No. 4 prospect has eye-opening debut pro season
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Here are the 10 hottest rookies over the past 30 days
Welcome to the September edition of the MLB Pipeline Rookie Hot List. As we’ve done four previous times this season, we will highlight the top-performing rookies of each month. As the calendar changes, we wipe the slate clean for every rookie, giving each newcomer an equal shot -- and the