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Former Hooks James, Tucker Named Astros Minor League Players of the Year

September 21, 2018 - CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Houston Astros named RHP Josh James the 2018 Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year and OF Kyle Tucker the 2018 Astros Minor League Player of the Year on Thursday. Both former Hooks have joined the defending World Champions during the 2018 campaign. James, who recorded a 2.49 ERA in six appearances with the Hooks in 2018, made his big league debut on September 1 with five innings of three-run ball against the Angels at Minute Maid Park. His nine strikeouts were the second-most recorded by an Astr... Full Story

Hooks Tabbed Texas League Organization of the Year

September 20, 2018 - SAN DIEGO, CA - The Texas League of Professional Baseball Clubs has named the Corpus Christi Hooks its 2018 Organization of the Year. The announcement was made by TL President Tim Purpura at the circuit's annual postseason meeting. The Hooks were also recognized with this award in 2009 and 2015. "The Texas League is proud to have chosen the Corpus Christi Hooks as our Organization of the Year for 2018," Purpura said. "The Hooks have shown a commitment to excellence this year both on and off the field. Ken Schrom, Wes W... Full Story

Burl Yarbrough Named 2018 Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year

September 20, 2018 - San Antonio - Late Wednesday, the Texas League of Professional Baseball Clubs announced that San Antonio Missions President, Burl Yarbrough, was named the 2018 Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year. The award, named after Texas League Hall of Famer, Bill Valentine, is voted on by the leaders of the 8-team Texas League and is presented annually to an individual who has had a successful season in the areas of leadership, attendance, marketing initiatives, promotions, facility enhancements, game day experience, co... Full Story

San Antonio Announces PDC with Milwaukee Through 2020

September 18, 2018 - San Antonio - The San Antonio Missions announced today that they have agreed to a player-development contract (PDC) with the Milwaukee Brewers through the 2020 season. The Brewers have had an existing four-year relationship with Elmore Sports Group-run Colorado Springs, which has relocated to San Antonio for the 2019 season. "We are very excited to be working with the Milwaukee Brewers," said Missions President Burl Yarbrough. "With our promotion to the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, they will be terrific partners as w... Full Story

• Former Hooks James, Tucker Named Astros Minor League Players of the Year - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) September 21
  
• Hooks Tabbed Texas League Organization of the Year - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) September 20
  
• Burl Yarbrough Named 2018 Bill Valentine Texas League Executive of the Year - San Antonio Missions (TL) September 20
  
• Dinner on the Diamond with David Eckstein Ticket Deadline 11am Wednesday - Springfield Cardinals (TL) September 18
  
• Heavyweight Boxing Showdown Saturday at Whataburger Field - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) September 18
  
• San Antonio Announces PDC with Milwaukee Through 2020 - San Antonio Missions (TL) September 18
  
• Tulsa Completes Sweep with 5-2 Win, Closing Book on San Antonio's Texas League Era - San Antonio Missions (TL) September 15
  
• Drillers Are Texas League Champions - Tulsa Drillers (TL) September 15
  
• Drillers to Host Game 3 Watch Party - Tulsa Drillers (TL) September 13
  
• Drillers Win Wild One, Take 2-0 Series Lead - Tulsa Drillers (TL) September 13
  
• Tulsa Rallies for Two in Ninth to Steal Game 2, Put San Antonio on Brink - San Antonio Missions (TL) September 13
  
• Skye Bolt Named Player of the Month for August - Midland RockHounds (TL) September 12
  
• Riders Foundation Busy in Community During August - Frisco RoughRiders (TL) September 12
  
• Drillers Take Game 1 on Ruiz's Walk-Off Winner - Tulsa Drillers (TL) September 12
  
• Tulsa Outlasts San Antonio in Game 1 Thriller - San Antonio Missions (TL) September 11
  
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• There's a new way to get Springfield Cardinals tickets in 2019 - TL Springfield News-Leader (September 22)
• Barrios eager to defend title in Corpus Christi after previous success - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (September 22)
• Corpus Christi Hooks named 2018 Texas League Organization of the Year - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (September 21)
• Drillers relievers are heroes on and off the field - TL Tulsa World (September 20)
• Astros part ways with former Corpus Christi Hooks manager Linares - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (September 19)
• Missions sign deal to be an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers - TL San Antonio Express News (September 18)
• What you need to know about boxing card at Whataburger Field - TL Corpus Christi Caller-Times (September 18)
• Astros part ways with minor-league managers Rodney Linares, Morgan Ensberg - TL Houston Chronicle (September 18)
• Barry Lewis baseball column: Scott Hennessey's leadership key to Drillers' success - TL Tulsa World (September 16)
• Tulsa Drillers win Texas League Championship after 20-year drought - TL KTUL (September 15)
• Missions run out of magic in three-game sweep - TL San Antonio Express News (September 15)
• BC-BBM--Texas League Playoff Glance - TL Tulsa World (September 15)
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