Category Archives: Tri-City ValleyCats

Astros announce River Bandits coaching staff

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

The Quad Cities River Bandits will have a new manager for the upcoming season, the Houston Astros announced Thursday. QC’s new skipper is Ray Hernandez, who was the development coach for Houston’s Triple-A affiliate last year. He was the pitching coach … Continue reading →

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Benson, Donato named Midwest League players of the week

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

Lake County Captains outfielder Will Benson and Quad Cities River Bandits RHP Chad Donato respectively were named the Midwest League’s offensive player and pitcher of the week for August 27 to September 3. During that period, Benson batted .357 (10-for-28) … Continue reading →

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QC’s Donato named August’s MWL player of the month

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

Quad Cities River Bandits RHP Chad Donato was named the Midwest League Player of the Month for August. Donato won all six of his August starts while posting a 1.23 ERA, striking out 46 and walking seven in 36.2 innings. … Continue reading →

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Quad Cities gets all-new coaching staff for 2018

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

A former MLB pitcher will make his managerial debut this year as skipper of the Quad Cities River Bandits. Mickey Storey, who pitched in the major leagues for the Houston Astros (2012) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2013), is the … Continue reading →

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Power pitcher Whitley among Astros prospects assigned to QC

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

Five players ranked by Baseball America among the top 30 Astros prospects are assigned to the Quad Cities River Bandits, including Houston’s top 2016 draft pick. Forrest Whitley (No. 6), a 6-foot-7 power pitcher drafted 17th overall last year, is … Continue reading →

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