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Here's a look at Tuesday's top Minor League performers from each team's Top 30 Prospects list:

Here's a look at Friday's top Minor League performers from each team's Top 30 Prospects list:

share-square-911619 HOUSTON – Astros pitching prospect Tyler Ivey walked into the clubhouse kitchen at Minute Maid Park last weekend and was greeted by pitching coach Brent Strom, who delivered some information that would leave the young right-hander stunned and bring his family to tears. Strom told Ivey he would be making his Major League debut on Friday against the Rangers -- near where he grew up cheering for those same Rangers in Rowlett, Texas -- as a replacement for injured starter José Urquidy. Ivey is the Astros’ No. 9-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline. “I was kind of taken [ab...

share-square-1429767 The sweltering summer heat and coastal humidity of Corpus Christi, Texas, can drive anyone to work harder to escape it. That held true for pitcher Forrest Whitley, who was among a group of about 60 Astros players that spent last summer sweating in the sun with the hopes of being called up to make the trip to the air-conditioned comfort of Minute Maid Park. With expanded rosters and a rash of injuries, there was no shortage of opportunities in Houston during 2020, but not for Whitley. He suffered a forearm strain working out with the Astros prior to the start of last year�...