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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / May 31
Astros Place Outfielder Chas McCormick on the Injured List; Call up Shay Whitcomb

Astros Place Outfielder Chas McCormick on the Injured List; Call up Shay Whitcomb

The Houston Astros made a couple of roster moves on Saturday ahead of their game with the Tampa Bay Rays. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that the Astros would be placing outfielder Chas McCormick on the 10-day IL, and recalling infielder Shay Whitcomb.

Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 29
Houston Astros' Well-Regarded Prospect Leads Triple-A Affiliate into Impressive History

Houston Astros' Well-Regarded Prospect Leads Triple-A Affiliate into Impressive History

Houston Astros' prospect Shay Whitcomb hit three home runs on Wednesday night for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, marking the fifth straight season that the franchise has had a three-homer game.

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How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 6

Astros Prospects of the Month: April

See who was hot during the month of April Let’s take a look at the best performances in the Astros system in April. *Just a note, these are my picks for the month* HITTER: Shay Whitcomb, INF April Stats: 25 G, .255 BA/.349 OBP/.574 SLG, 12 2B, 6 HR, 17 RBI, SB Whitcomb got off to a bit of a slow start after two really good years in the minors.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 27
Surprising Houston Astros Infielder Named Top Breakout Candidate

Surprising Houston Astros Infielder Named Top Breakout Candidate

The Houston Astros are doing some shuffling along their infield this season, and the biggest winner could be one of their bench utility men. R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports recently put together a list of top breakout candidates from each MLB team, and for the Astros, it was depth infielder Shay Whitcomb.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 3

Astros Minor League Position Review: Third Base

See how the third base position played out. With the season is over we will review each position in the minor league system during the 2024 season. This week we will look at the third base position.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17
Despite Roster Questions, Astros Still Have Promising Talent Waiting in the Wings

Despite Roster Questions, Astros Still Have Promising Talent Waiting in the Wings

The Houston Astros missed the ALCS for the first time since 2016 and now it's time to turn to 2025. There are many questions, with the biggest one being whether or not they will re-sign Alex Bregman.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 11

Shay Whitcomb, the 38th-most positively impactful Astro of 2024

Shay Whitcomb ranks 38th on the list of every major league Astro from 2024. Every player I write about had a slightly better season than the player I wrote about last.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 27
Astros send INF Shay Whitcomb to minors after four-error game

Astros send INF Shay Whitcomb to minors after four-error game

The Houston Astros demoted infielder Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land two days after he set a dubious franchise record by committing four errors in a game against the Seattle Mariners.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 27
American League West Champs Make Unfortunate History in Recent Loss to Seattle Mariners

American League West Champs Make Unfortunate History in Recent Loss to Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners postseason dreams came to an end on Thursday. For the 22nd time in 23 years, the MLB playoffs will be without the Mariners. Seattle will look back on a lot of factors this season as to why it didn't make the playoffs.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 26

Astros’ Whitcomb and Dezenzo in tiny sample sizes

Let’s look at the rookies’ performance after very brief playing time Shay Whitcomb was destroying the Pacific Coast League. (Most of the prospect mavens said “meh.”) Zach Dezenzo moved like a flash through minor league levels and showed big time power in the PCL.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 17
Houston Astros To Call Up Versatile Top Infield Prospect to Majors

Houston Astros To Call Up Versatile Top Infield Prospect to Majors

The Houston Astros are preparing to select the contract of infielder Shay Whitcomb, which would pave the Top 30 prospect’s way to the Majors for Friday’s game per a report from KPRC 2 in Houston.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16
Astros call up minor league home run leader for playoff push

Astros call up minor league home run leader for playoff push

After a slow start to the season, the Houston Astros have rallied back and now lead the AL West with their 65-55 record. As the Astros look to retain their playoff positioning, Houston has turned to one of their most powerful prospects.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Astros to promote versatile infield prospect

Astros to promote versatile infield prospect

The Astros are planning to select Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A.

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Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / August 14
Well-Regarded Houston Astros Prospect Makes Franchise History Down at Triple-A

Well-Regarded Houston Astros Prospect Makes Franchise History Down at Triple-A

At the major league level, the Houston Astros are absolutely on fire. The Astros have won seven straight games and have taken a 1.5 game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League West race.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 6

Astros Minor League Hotlist: August 6th

See who has been hot over the last week. For this piece, I will highlight the top performers at the plate and on the mound from the previous week of play.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 3

Astros MiLB Players of the Month: June

See who had the best months of June in the system. Let’s take a look at the best performances in the Astros system in June. *Just a note, these are my picks for the month* Previous POTM: April May HITTER: Shay Whitcomb, INF June Stats: 26 G, .347 BA/.414 OBP/.653 SLG, 4 2B, 9 HR, 29 RBI, 13 SB Back to back months here for Whitcomb.

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