Mickey Storey Named Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year
Sugar Land Space Cowboys Manager Mickey Storey has been named the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year as announced by Minor League Baseball on Wednesday. This is the first Manager of the Year honor in Storey’s career. This season, Storey guided the Space Cowboys to both the first and
Sugar Land Space Cowboys Manager Mickey Storey has been named the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year as announced by Minor League Baseball on Wednesday. This is the first Manager of the Year honor in Storey’s career.
This season, Storey guided the Space Cowboys to both the first and second half Pacific Coast League titles, compiling a 93-56 record, the most wins in Minor League Baseball in 2024. The 93 wins were the most in a single season in the Pacific Coast League since 1981, when the Albuquerque Dukes won 94 games. Sugar Land also led Minor League Baseball in road victories this season, collecting 48 wins away from Constellation Field.
In the postseason, Storey led the Space Cowboys to a sweep of the Reno Aces in their best-of-three series, guiding Sugar Land to their first ever Pacific Coast League Championship, outscoring Reno 19-4 in the series. Sugar Land then took down the Omaha Storm Chasers 13-6 in the one-game Triple-A National Championship to claim their first Triple-A Championship title. The Pacific Coast League title was the first full-season title for Storey, who guided the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League to a title in 2022.
Storey has managed Sugar Land for all four seasons that the club has been an affiliate of the Houston Astros, compiling a 302-275 record in the regular season. The former Astros’ and Blue Jays’ pitcher collected his 400th career managerial victory on May 14, 2024, with a 16-7 win over Albuquerque and has a career record of 467-390, having managed Sugar Land (2021-current), Round Rock (2019) and Quad Cities (2018).
ABOUT THE SUGAR LAND SPACE COWBOYS:
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys are the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros and compete in the Pacific Coast League and are the reigning Pacific Coast League Champions and Triple-A National Champions. They began play as the Astros’ Triple-A affiliate in 2021 and began playing under the Space Cowboys brand in 2022. The Space Cowboys play at Constellation Field, located at the corner of Hwy-6 and US-90 Alternate in Sugar Land, Texas. Follow the team on Twitter (@SLSpaceCowboys), Instagram (@slspacecowboys), Facebook (SLSpaceCowboys) and their official website (slspacecowboys.com). Fans can purchase full-season and partial-season plans for 2024 by visiting slspacecowboys.com/tickets.
Ivey Spins Second-Straight Quality Start in Wednesday Night Loss
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys (4-8, 43-44) faced the minimum in five-straight innings from the fourth to the eighth, but four runs in the second and third from the Oklahoma City Comets (10-4, 56-33) sunk Sugar Land, 4-1, on Wednesday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. RHP Tyler Ivey worked around
Blubaugh's Gem Not Enough As Sugar Land Drops Series Opener
Although RHP AJ Blubaugh hurled 5.0 innings while only allowing one run on two hits, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (4-7, 43-43) fell to the Oklahoma City Comets (9-4, 55-33), 2-1 on Tuesday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. After Omar Narváez drew a lead-off walk in the seventh, Quincy Hamilton
Sugar Land and Round Rock Postponed
Sunday night’s game between the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and Round Rock Express has been postponed by rain in Central Texas. The Space Cowboys and Express will now make up the game as part of a doubleheader when Sugar Land returns to Round Rock in early September. Following an off
Space Cowboys Game In Round Rock Postponed
Saturday night’s scheduled game between the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond has been postponed due to continuing rain in the area. Saturday’s game will be made up as part of a doubleheader when the Space Cowboys play Round Rock on Wednesday, September 10 with
Castro Homers Twice, Powers Sugar Land to Independence Day Win
Luis Castro clobbered his ninth and 10th homers of the year while driving in five runs as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (4-6, 43-42) won their third-straight game over the Round Rock Express (5-5, 39-46), 7-2 on Friday night at Dell Diamond. Castro’s multi-home run game is the seventh from
Corona's Walk-Off Single Seals Sugar Land's Largest Comeback Win of the Year
Trailing 6-0 after three and 6-3 in the ninth, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (3-6, 42-42) pulled off their largest-comeback win of the season over the Round Rock Express (5-4, 39-45) with a 7-6 extra-innings victory on Thursday night at Constellation Field. Thursday was Sugar Land’s fourth walk-off win of
Ivey's Quality Start Keys Sugar Land To Wednesday Night Win
Behind RHP Tyler Ivey’s (W, 2-6) quality start and seven combined hits with five RBI from the bottom of the order, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (2-6, 41-42) evened their series against the Round Rock Express (5-3, 39-44), with an 8-1 victory on Wednesday night at Constellation Field. Ivey swiftly
Brice Matthews and Ray Gaither Named Astros Upper-Level Player and Pitcher For June
Sugar Land Space Cowboys infielder Brice Matthews and RHP Ray Gaither have been named the Houston Astros Upper-Level Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for June as announced by the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Matthews slashed .306/.409/.551/.960 in 25 games in June with six doubles, three triples, four
Matthews Extends Season-Best Hitting Streak In Space Cowboys Defeat
Although Brice Matthews pushed his hitting streak to 12 games, a new Sugar Land season high, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-6, 40-42) dropped their series opener against the Round Rock Express (5-2, 39-43), 6-2, on Tuesday night at Constellation Field. While Round Rock took a 1-0 lead in the
Brice Matthews Selected To The 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game
Sugar Land Space Cowboys infielder Brice Matthews has been selected to participate in the MLB All-Star Futures Game as announced by Major League Baseball on Monday. Matthews is one of 25 players selected to the American League team. The rosters were selected with input from Major League Baseball, MLB Pipeline,
Blubaugh Ties Career High In Strikeouts During Sunday Series Finale
RHP AJ Blubaugh tied his career-high in strikeouts with nine, including five in the first two innings, but the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-5, 40-41) could not overcome an early deficit, falling 9-3 against the El Paso Chihuahuas (5-1, 43-38) on Sunday night at Southwest University Park. Sugar Land put
Whitcomb's Game-Tying Homer Not Enough In Saturday Night Defeat To El Paso
After falling behind 5-2 after six, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-4, 40-40) plated three runs in the seventh on two home runs, but a solo homer from the El Paso Chihuahuas (4-1, 42-38) in the eighth ended Sugar Land’s comeback bid, 6-5, on Saturday night at Southwest University Park.
Eleven-Run Outburst In Game Two Helps Sugar Land Split Doubleheader
After falling 10-7 in game one of their doubleheader, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-3, 40-39) racked up 11 runs on 10 hits, including a pair of two-run homers by Luis Castro and Edwin Díaz, and took game two over the El Paso Chihuahuas (3-1, 41-38) 11-5, splitting their doubleheader
Chinedu Comedy Show Coming To Constellation Field on August 9
Stand-up comedian CHINEDU will host a comedy show on Saturday, August 9 at Constellation Field at 7:00 pm. The show will be hosted in the Regions Bank Club with Constellation Field serving as the backdrop for an evening full of laughs. Known for his stand-up comedy and viral videos about
Space Cowboys and Chihuahuas Postponed on Thursday
Heavy rain in El Paso has postponed the Sugar Land Space Cowboys game against the El Paso Chihuahuas on Thursday night at Southwest University Park. Thursday night’s game will now be played as part of a doubleheader on Friday night. Each game is scheduled for seven innings with first pitch
Singleton Scorches Homer In High-Scoring Wednesday Defeat
Four Space Cowboys recorded multi-hit games, including Jon Singleton, who homered in his second game back with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (0-2, 39-38), but four home runs from the El Paso Chihuahuas (2-0, 40-37) sunk Sugar Land 14-8 on Wednesday night at Southwest University Park. For the second game
Blubaugh's Brilliant Start Spoiled As Sugar Land Loses Late Lead
Although RHP AJ Blubaugh allowed only one run in 5.1 innings, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (0-1, 39-37) lost a late lead against the El Paso Chihuahuas (1-0, 39-37) and fell 6-5 on Tuesday night at Southwest University Park. In the first, Sugar Land pushed out to an early lead
Alexander's 5.2 Shutout Innings Propels Sugar Land to Series-Finale Win
RHP Jason Alexander (W, 4-0) posted 5.2 scoreless innings while Luis Castro and Jesús Bastidas each blasted two-run homers, carrying the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (39-36) to a 5-2 wire-to-wire win against the Las Vegas Aviators (49-26) on Sunday night at Constellation Field. After making his first start with the
Six-Run Third Keys Sugar Land's Saturday Night Victory Over Las Vegas
Behind a six-run third and multi-hit contests from Kenedy Corona and Bryan Lavastida, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (38-36) took a convincing 7-3 win over the Las Vegas Aviators (49-25) on Saturday night at Constellation Field. Las Vegas scored a run in the top of the first after putting two
Inaugural Sugar Land Space Cowboys 5K/10K Presented by Houston Methodist Set for September 6
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys will host the first Sugar Land Space Cowboys 5K/10K presented by Houston Methodist coming up on Saturday, September 6. Participants are invited to run, walk or jog in the race that will take place on the streets around the home of the Triple-A National Champion
Matthews Records Four-Hit Game For Space Cowboys on Friday
Astros' top prospect Brice Matthews registered his second four-hit game of the season, helping the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (37-36) generate 13 baserunners in a 4-1 defeat against the Las Vegas Aviators (49-24) on Friday night at Constellation Field. Las Vegas loaded the bases with one out in the first,
Sugar Land Swept In Doubleheader On Thursday Against Las Vegas
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys (37-35) dropped both games of their doubleheader to the Las Vegas Aviators (48-24) after getting shutout in game one, 4-0, before their comeback came up short in game two, 6-3, on Thursday night at Constellation Field. Game 1 Recap: RHP Aaron Brown (L, 2-8) struck
Trammell Launches First Homer On Major League Rehab in Loss to Las Vegas
While Taylor Trammell homered and RHP AJ Blubaugh (L, 3-7) went 6.0 innings, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (37-33) fell to the Las Vegas Aviators (46-24) 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Constellation Field. For the second day in a row, Sugar Land went down in the first as Colby Thomas
Dombroski Debuts In Sugar Land's Series-Opening Shutout Defeat
LHP Trey Dombroski (L, 0-1) made his Triple-A debut going 4.2 innings with four earned runs and three strikeouts as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (37-32) were shut out by the Las Vegas Aviators (45-24) 7-0 on Tuesday night at Constellation Field. Sugar Land has been shutout four times this
Luis Castro Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week
Sugar Land Space Cowboys first baseman Luis Castro has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for June 10 – 15 as announced by Minor League Baseball on Monday. During the Space Cowboys series in Reno, Castro slashed .538/.625/1.083/1.663 in six games with five doubles, a triple,