The divisive scouting reports mean that the prospect promotion incentive is not at play here. To be PPI eligible, a player must be on two of the BA/ESPN/MLB Pipeline lists and Simpson only cracked ...

Rookie outfielder Cam Smith slugged home runs in his first two at-bats and fellow rookie Ryan Gusto held one of baseball’s ...

As we head into the last week of April, the Prospect Promotion Incentive deadline has passed, and the next notable date is ...

With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Astros' Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: 1. Cam Smith (MLB No. 57), 3B -- Houston (MLB) 2. Brice Matthews, SS/3B -- Sugar Land ...

The Houston Astros suffered some big losses this offseason ... Third base remains a question mark entering the 2025 season. Top prospect Cam Smith, who came over in the Tucker trade, earned ...

Overall, the Astros’ best prospects are well-distributed throughout ... From the Farm," focusing on players excelling and earning promotions, as well as those not initially listed.

One of the fun parts about baseball is its inviting nature for casual fans. There's nothing quite like enjoying a ballpark hot dog in the stands, especially when it's in air conditioning during ...

Obviously, the Astros hope Smith ... not stall prospects in the minor leagues to manipulate service time, a Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) was added. It rewards teams with a potential extra ...

Cam Smith burst into tears when he saw his family enter the Astros' locker room. A Houston Astros prospect received the best news Tuesday when his family surprised him in the Astros locker room to ...

The Houston Astros staged an emotional moment for their top prospect as they informed him ... just 32 games in the minors before Tuesday’s promotion.