Brandon WheelandBrandon Wheeland

Brandon Wheeland has over seven years of experience as a published writer. Covers the Houston Astros, MLB as well as other major sporting news. Class of 2015 at Texas A&M University. Communications major, Sports Management minor.

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Astros Around the Horn: Catcher

Over the course of the upcoming weeks I will take a look around the diamond and give my projected Opening Day 2013 starters for the Houston Astros. Read | Share

Chris Snyder’s Option Declined by Astros

Chris Snyder will be bought out by the Houston Astros. Earlier Wednesday Snyder was informed that the team would not be picking up the $4 million option on the 31-year old catcher and instead would be…Read More

Gold Glove Winners Announced

The Gold Glove winners have been announced. Baseball awards have begun to mean less and less to me over the years. From all-star selections to MVPs, the whole process seems to be more political than anything.…Read More

Bullpen Coach Stretch Suba Done In Houston After 36 Years

The rebrand continues. Yesterday the Houston Astros organization announced that Stretch Suba, the team’s bullpen assistant coach, would not return as a part of the team next year. Read | Share

Predictions for AL/NL Rookie of the Year Awards

Awaking to a world without baseball was difficult to cope with this morning. The San Francisco Giants finished off the Detroit Tigers in extra innings last night to claim a World Series sweep over their…Read More

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Climbing Tal’s Hill Interview: Brandon Barnes

The 2012 Houston Astros season was one of the more enjoyable seasons I have watched in recent memory. With…Read More

Jordan Lyles Does it All in 7-0 Win, Eliminates Brewers from WC Hunt

Jordan Lyles‘ on-the-road struggles were non-existent today as the rookie went all nine innings…Read More

Astros CF Starter in 2013: Brandon Barnes or Jordan Schafer?

As the season begins to wind down to a conclusion, many Houston Astros fans are starting to wonder which…Read More

Zachary Levine Leaving Houston Chronicle, Astros Writing Position

Alyson Footer. The Train. Tal’s Hill. The National League. Brad Mills. Junction Jack. Etc…  2012…Read More

Tony DeFrancesco’s Gives Free Headphones for Solid Performance

I’m a college student. I go to class, arrive there at least 20 minutes early and make sure I take…Read More

Delino Deshields Jr: Most Improved Player of the Year

The Houston Astros have been pretty rough this season. If you are like me, you’ve taken solace in embracing…Read More

Roger Clemens Pitching for Astros Beneficial to Both Sides

Hey Houston, let’s take the Rocket for one last flight. Let’s clear one thing up before I get into…Read More

Astros Fire Brad Mills

The Houston Astros have “officially relieved manager Brad Mills, hitting coach Mike Barnett and…Read More

Lance McCullers Joins CTH Staff for Episode of “The Nosebleed Section”

Lance McCullers was generous enough to make himself available for the subject of an article on Climbing…Read More

CTH Exclusive: Interview with Lance McCullers Jr.

At around 7:00 AM this morning, I took a seat at my desk and began to make the final preparations of…Read More

Jason Castro to Continue Rehab at Triple-A Oklahoma City

Jason Castro began his next stint of rehab as he joined the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Astros Triple-A affiliate)…Read More

Astros Acquire Chris Devenski, Complete Trade with White Sox

The trade which sent Brett Myers to the Chicago White Sox has been completed with Chris Devenski (Class…Read More

Brett Wallace Called Up From Oklahoma City

As the Houston Astros (35-68) put a stop to a franchise worst 12 game losing streak with a 9-5 win over…Read More