Frisco Wins Opening Night
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - The Frisco RoughRiders employed 13 singles and a strong start by Leandro Lopez to clip the Hooks, 5-1, Thursday night before 4,191 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi starter James Hicks stranded a hit in the first but four more knocks came through in the
Hooks Opening Weekend is Here!
CORPUS CHRISTI – The Corpus Christi Hooks officially begin their 21st season on Thursday, April 2 as the Double-A Astros play host to the Frisco RoughRiders, Texas League affiliate of the Texas Rangers, at Whataburger Field. Opening Night and Opening Night T-Shirts are presented by Mike Shaw Automotive. Then make
Astros Release Hooks Roster
Click Here for Opening Weekend Tickets CORPUS CHRISTI –Astros catching prospect and Gregory-Portland Wildcat Walker Janek headlines the Corpus Christi Hooks preliminary 28-man roster, revealed today by the Houston Astros Player Development Department. Janek is set to become the first Coastal Bend native to play for the Hooks since the
Hooks & Orthopaedic Center of Corpus Christi Introduce Youth Glove Giveaway
CORPUS CHRISTI – The Hooks Youth Glove Giveaway, presented by Orthopaedic Center of Corpus Christi, is live now at cchooks.com/contests. Up for grabs are four Hooks custom-designed Wilson A2000 Gloves, with each going to a unique winner throughout the 2026 season. Along with the Rawlings glove valued at over $300,
Hooks Host Islanders in Spring Training Exhibition Game
CORPUS CHRISTI – The Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are set to play a Tuesday, March 31 exhibition at Whataburger Field. The spring training exhibition game begins at 6:35 PM, with ballpark gates opening at 5:35. Tickets are on sale now at cchooks.com.
Hooks Reveal 2026 Promos
CORPUS CHRISTI – With the 21st season on the horizon, the Corpus Christi Hooks are turning up the excitement with a loaded 2026 promotional calendar featuring more than two dozen giveaways and 13 fireworks shows. 2026 Hooks Promotional Schedule Click Here to purchase tickets. The 2026 CITGO Global Jersey Series,
DÃa de los Hooks Returns to Whataburger Field for Three Nights in 2026
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – Día de los Hooks returns to Whataburger Field for three special nights during the 2026 season as part of Minor League Baseball’s COPA de la Diversión, a league-wide initiative designed to celebrate the culture and values that resonate with local Hispanic communities. Inspired by Día de
Apply Now to Become a CHRISTUS Spohn Scholar of Tomorrow
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – The Corpus Christi Hooks and CHRISTUS Health are partnering once again to extend the education of 10 area high school seniors. Through the CHRISTUS Spohn Scholars of Tomorrow program, a $1,500 scholarship will be granted to each honoree as they continue their education with a focus
Accepting Nominations for Reliant All-Star Educators Program
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – For a fifth consecutive year, the Corpus Christi Hooks and Reliant have teamed up to empower outstanding local public-school teachers in the Coastal Bend. As part of the Reliant All-Star Educators program, 10 teachers will receive a $1,600 grant for classroom supplies. A panel of judges
Hooks Single Game Tickets On-Sale Now!
CORPUS CHRISTI – Single game tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Hooks Baseball Season! Visit cchooks.com or call 361-561-HOOK (4665) to purchase. Click Here for more on the Hooks 2026 promotional calendar, which boasts 13 fireworks displays and two dozen premium giveaway items. Among the 11 homestands, Corpus
Hooks Roll Out 2026 Daily Promos
CORPUS CHRISTI – As excitement builds toward Tuesday’s full promotional calendar reveal, the Corpus Christi Hooks, Double-A Affiliate of the Houston Astros, are giving fans an early taste of what’s to come by unveiling daily promotions for their upcoming 21st season at Whataburger Field. Single-game tickets go on sale Thursday,
High School Baseball is Back at Whataburger Field
CORPUS CHRISTI – Tickets are on sale for high school baseball at Whataburger Field. The 2026 slate is comprised of 21 games and features programs from 25 Coastal Bend high schools. Visit cchooks.com and call 361-561-HOOK (4665) for more information. Sat, Feb 28 BSN Baseball Classic Semifinals and Final |
Cal State Bakersfield, Long Beach State, Pitt & Islanders to Clash at Whataburger Field
CORPUS CHRISTI – The 2026 Kleberg Bank College Classic, set for February 20-22 at Whataburger Field, features Cal State Bakersfield, Long Beach State, Pitt and host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Click Here for weekend passes and single-day tickets. For more information or to purchase via phone, please call 361-561-HOOK (4665). All
Astros Announce Hooks Field Staff
CORPUS CHRISTI – Manager Ricky Rivera, pitching coach Zach Wilkins, hitting coach Bobby Bell, development coach Jeremy Cologna, athletic trainer Jennifer Bardales, and strength coach Kevin Rivera are set to lead the Hooks in 2026, the Houston Astros announced today. Rivera, the 10th manager in 21 seasons of Hooks Baseball,
Hooks Host Job Fair Jan 28 & Jan 29
CORPUS CHRISTI – Due to weather concerns, the 2026 job fair at Whataburger Field is now Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 29. Those wanting to work at the ballpark during the spring and upcoming Hooks Baseball season can attend either session, with candidates being interviewed from 3 to 7
Janek Tabbed South Texas Pro of 2025
CORPUS CHRISTI – Gregory-Portland High School product and Astros catching prospect Walker Janek is the 2025 Mike Adams South Texas Professional Player of the Year. Janek played the full season at Houston’s High-A club in Asheville, North Carolina, batting .263 with 21 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs, and 46
Islanders & Javelinas Honored at South Texas Softball & Baseball Winter Banquet
CORPUS CHRISTI – Kendra Winfrey and Jackson Smith of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Arianna Alaniz and Jayden Martinez will be recognized Thursday, January 15 at the Hilliard Center’s Henry Garrett Ballroom in recognition of their standout 2025 campaigns. The 20th South Texas Softball and Baseball Winter Banquet, presented
Bradley Terry of Flour Bluff is 2026 Beveridge Award Winner
CORPUS CHRISTI – Bradley Terry of Flour Bluff High School is the 18th recipient of the Matt Beveridge Award, given annually to a high school baseball senior student-athlete who exemplifies character, courage, leadership, and spirit. In addition to being recognized Thursday at the South Texas Softball & Baseball Winter Banquet,
London & Calallen Baseball Seasons Recognized
CORPUS CHRISTI – Kevin Carr and Albert Amaya, who led London to the Class 3A Division I baseball state championship, and Joe Luis Lopez and Steve Chapman, who marshalled Calallen to the Class 4A Division I state title, will be hailed as 2025 South Texas Baseball Coaches of the Year
Lentz & Lewis Earn South Texas Softball Coach of Year Honors
CORPUS CHRISTI – Teresa Lentz of Calallen and Ingleside’s Kevin Lewis will be recognized as the 2025 South Texas Softball Coaches of the Year on Thursday, January 15 at the Hilliard Center’s Henry Garrett Ballroom. The 20th South Texas Softball and Baseball Winter Banquet, presented by Whataburger, is headlined by
Presenting the 2026 Baseball Preseason All-Stars
CORPUS CHRISTI – The 2026 South Texas Baseball Preseason All-Star Team, a group of 30 student-athletes from 16 high schools, will be recognized Thursday, January 15 at the 20th South Texas Softball & Baseball Winter Banquet. Henry Garrett Ballroom Doors open at 6 pm and tickets are available by calling
South Texas Softball Preseason All-Stars Announced
CORPUS CHRISTI – Student-athletes from 19 area programs comprise the 2026 South Texas Softball Preseason All-Star Team. Divided into Private-3A and 4A-5A ranks and voted on by 72 area head coaches, the honorary team is set to convene Thursday, January 15 at the Hilliard Center’s Henry Garrett Ballroom. Corpus Christi
Banana Ball Coach Valerie Perez Headlines Winter Banquet
CORPUS CHRISTI – Banana Ball’s Valerie Perez is primed to be the featured speaker at the 20th South Texas Softball and Baseball Winter Banquet, presented by Whataburger. Hosted Thursday, January 15 inside the Henry Garrett Ballroom of the Hilliard Center, the event honors Coastal Bend baseball and softball standouts from
Lee Yeager to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
CORPUS CHRISTI – Lee Yeager, who has coached high school baseball for more than three decades, including 25 campaigns within the Corpus Christi Independent School District, is the recipient of the 2026 South Texas Softball & Baseball Winter Banquet Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented by Whataburger, the 20th edition of the
Astros announce sale of Minor League Affiliates to Diamond Baseball Holdings
HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Astros announced today that they have agreed to sell the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A), Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A) and Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A) to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB).