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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Former Astros All-Star Set to Return After Long Injury Hiatus
For the first time since November of 2022, Houston Astros first-round talent and 2017 All-Star Lance McCullers Jr. will retake the mound for his MLB franchise.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 30
Astros one-time All-Star pitcher breaks silence on long-awaited return
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. hasn't played since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series.
A.J. Blubaugh News / Crawfish Boxes / April 30
Astros Fall in Finale, 7-4 
AJ Blubaugh’s debut marred by crucial fielding error and missed opportunities by the offense Well, if you love fairy tales, starting pitcher AJ Blubaugh’s MLB debut was not that.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Forrest Whitley News / Houston Astros on SI / April 30
Frustrated Houston Astros Reliever Shares Update on Recovery From Latest Injury
Just as Houston Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley was starting to build some momentum, he has found himself back on the injured list. Whitley, the former
A.J. Blubaugh News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 30
Houston Astros Prospect Makes Major League Debut - and History - on Wednesday
Houston Astros prospect AJ Blubaugh made some unique history on Wednesday during his major league debut. Pitching against the Detroit Tigers, Blubaugh became the first pitcher from Wisconsin-Milwaukee to make the big leagues.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
Astros Call Up Promising Arm to Join Pitching Corps
The Houston Astros announced to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh will make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 30
Astros pitcher who hasn't started since 2022 World Series set to return
The long road to recovery is nearing an end for Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 30
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. set to return Sunday
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is expected to make his long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday, which would mark his first appearance in a major league game since the 2022 World Series.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 30
Astros Must Overcome Offensive Power Outage
The Astros face a slow grind to erase an early season power problem We all know that the Astros’ offense has struggled so far this season. Yes, it’s a small sample and not predictive of the future.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Astros to activate Lance McCullers Jr. this weekend
The Astros are planning to reinstate right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the injured list this weekend, the team announced to reporters Wednesday (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 30
Houston Astros Call Up Top Prospect, Will Make His MLB Debut on Wednesday
The Houston Astros were looking for somebody to make a start for them on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. This is because Hayden Wesneski lost some velocity in his last start.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / April 30
The Astros’ Pitching Will Be Key to Winning the AL West
Folks, we are about to wrap up the month of April and the first month (or so) of games in the 2025 MLB season was fantastic. This is especially true for fans of the Houston Astros, who entered the year thinking their team’s incredible dynastic run was coming to an end.
A.J. Blubaugh News / Field Level Media / April 30
Astros' AJ Blubaugh set for big-league debut vs. Tigers
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe, set for the seventh outing of his major league career, will be the more experienced starter on the mound when he faces the host Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon.
A.J. Blubaugh News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Astros to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut
A seventh-round pick from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the 2022 draft, he has turned in a 4.02 ERA over 268 1/3 minor league innings.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29
Astros rally past Tigers to earn series win
Yainer Diaz produced a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros tacked on three runs an inning later to rally past the visiting Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29
Former Houston Astros Fan Favorite’s Career in Jeopardy After DFA by Padres
A former Houston Astros fan favorite and two-time World Series champion's career is now up in the air after being designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres.
Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Jose Altuve Sends Clear Message to Astros About Key Player's Future
The start to the MLB season has been very interesting, especially in the AL West. Four of the teams in the division are within 1.5 games of each other and it looks like it will continue to stay competitive as we get through the 2025 season.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 29
Houston Astros' Righty Doing Things Not Seen Over Last Decade of Team History
The Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 8-5 on Monday night at Daikin Park. With the win, Houston is now 15-13 and in second place in the American League West.
Jose Altuve News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Jose Altuve makes big request of Astros
Jose Altuve continues to shake up the Etch-A-Sketch this season. The Houston Astros star Altuve was notably absent from his longtime leadoff spot during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.
Yordan Alvarez News / Fastball on SI / April 28
Yordan Alvarez Moves Up Impressive List in Houston Astros History with Sunday Blast
The Houston Astros got back over .500 on Sunday afternoon, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-3 at Kauffman Stadium. With the win, the Astros are 14-13 entering play on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 28
Houston Astros' MiLB Affiliate Reveals Gross-Sounding Alternate Identity With Good Cause Behind It
The Asheville Tourists will take the field this June 6 with one of the grossest sounding alternate identities you will ever hear: The Asheville Snot Otters.
Kaleb Ort News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Astros Share Unfortunate Update on Former No. 1 Prospect
The Houston Astros activated right-handed reliever Kaleb Ort from the 15-day injured list, and placed a former top prospect back on the IL in a corresponding
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27
Astros activate Kaleb Ort, place Forrest Whitley on 15-day IL
The Astros activated right-hander Kaleb Ort from the 15-day injured list on Sunday and placed righty Forrest Whitley on the 15-day IL (retroactive to April 24) in the corresponding move.
Houston Astros News / Inside The Diamonds / April 27
Houston Astros Roster Moves 4/27/25
The Houston Astros will try and avoid the sweep when they take on the Kansas City Royals this afternoon. The Astros are 13-13 on the year and have won six of their last 10 games.
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