Texas notes: Hooks' Ivey continues climb
A six-week stretch from mid-May to the start of July was more frustrating than it was worrisome for Tyler Ivey.Ranked as the No. 7 prospect in the Astros system, the right-hander was off to another stellar start to his season when he felt a slight pain in his elbow. What
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 17
Marlins RHP Zac Gallen, Triple-A New Orleans: 5 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K --Miami's No. 18 prospect went seven innings without allowing a hit in his first start of the year on April 5. While he didn't get as deep in Wednesday's game, Gallen was
Ivey, Buies Creek cap semifinal sweep
Tyler Ivey was almost perfect, even if the last couple of innings weren't.The Astros' No. 25 prospect took a perfect game into the sixth and ended up tossing 7 1/3 solid innings as Buies Creek held on for a 6-5 win over Winston-Salem, completing a sweep of the best-of-3 Carolina League
Ivey turns in breakout outing for ValleyCats
Two nights ago, Tyler Ivey watched as his team fell victim to a no-hitter. On Monday, he anchored a hitless bid of his own.Houston's 2017 third-round pick turned in his best professional start so far, allowing just a walk while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings, and Class A