Category Archives: 2013 Playoffs

Gustave makes MLB debut; Devenski gets 1st MLB win

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Two former Quad Cities River Bandits pitchers achieved personal firsts in the major leagues as their Houston Astros swept the Minnesota Twins in a doubleheader Thursday. RHP Jandel Gustave made his major-league debut in the first game, pitching the 9th … Continue reading →

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River Bandits, Astros extend PDC through 2018 season

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Quad Cities River Bandits and the Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year extension of their player development contract, keeping their affiliation intact through the 2018 season. The extension was announced Tuesday at a joint press conference at Modern  … Continue reading →

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Astros make changes to Quad Cities coaching staff

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Last year’s Midwest League Manager of the Year, Josh Bonifay, won’t return to the Quad Cities River Bandits in 2016. Nor will Dave Borkowski, who was the team’s pitching coach the past three seasons. The Houston Astros previously said those two coaches … Continue reading →

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Mauer to return as Kernels manager in 2016

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Jake Mauer will return for a fourth season as skipper of the Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2016. It will be his ninth season as a manager in the Minnesota Twins organization. The Kernels reached the playoffs in all three of … Continue reading →

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Correa, Fielder win Sporting News awards

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Midwest League players Carlos Correa and Prince Fielder are among the four Sporting News award winners that were announced Monday. Correa was named SN’s American League Rookie of the Year. The Houston Astros shortstop batted .279 with 22 HR, … Continue reading →

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