Brandon Barnes

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Ankiel Comes Thru in a Pinch

By now you have watched the game, read about the game, and seen the highlights. The game also has been summarized in this space. So instead of reiterating that, I am instead going to share three things…Read More

Astros & Yankees play to 4-4 tie

The Astros and Yankees worked overtime Tuesday night under a full moon at George Steinbrenner Field. The game was called with the score tied at four after ten innings of play. The Astros got off to a quick…Read More

Astros Roster Becomes Clearer

It is being reported this afternoon by Brian McTaggart that Brandon Barnes and Brad Peacock both have made the Astros out of Spring Training. In addition it looks like Brandon Laird is being sent to AAA…Read More

Struggles Continue for Lyles in Loss to Blue Jays

Jordan Lyles again struggled to pitch in today’s loss against the Blue Jays. Lyles started the game with a strikeout but it was pretty much down hill from there. The Astros offense did a good enough…Read More

A Strong Start to Spring Training

Yes, I do understand.  It was only one game.  But aside from actually having a real game against an opponent to follow, it is a sign that baseball season is truly back.  We are talking about an actual…Read More

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Brandon Barnes – Season Outlook 2013

“Hard work truly does pay off.” That was the first thought that went through Brandon Barnes’…Read More

Player Card: Brandon Barnes

Astros centerfielder Brandon Barnes spent part of his winter playing in the Venezuelan League. Barnes…Read More

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

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

Astros Call Up Brandon Barnes from AAA

It was tweeted earlier from the Corpus Christi Hooks twitter account and later confirmed by the Astros.…Read More

I’ll Tell You Why Call-Ups Haven’t Been Made…

I’ve seen a ton of tweets, articles, and blogs written asking why several of the Astros top performing…Read More

Who will be left after today’s deadline?

At this point, watching games has been reduced to expecting the worst and hoping for the best. The good…Read More

Can Mills really last the season?

I love the Astros, always have and always will but let’s be honest, this is getting embarrassing.…Read More

Houston Hopeful- Brandon Barnes

With Spring Training approaching it’s time to take a look at some of the Astros non-roster players…Read More

New Year, New Links

The Ball has dropped in Times Square. Most of the 270 college Bowl games are over. So let’s get…Read More