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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Houston Astros Recall Colton Gordon As Lance McCullers Jr. Hits Injured List
The injury bug continues to bite the Houston Astros during the 2025 season. Coming into Friday, the Astros had nine pitchers on the injured list, including closer Josh Hader and starters Luis Garcia, Hayden Wesneski, Ronal Blanco and more.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 5
Texas Rangers lineup for September 5, 2025 
Texas Rangers lineup for September 5, 2025 against the Houston Astros: starting pitchers are Merrill Kelly for the Rangers and Colton Gordon for the Astros.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 16
Astros Veteran Relief Pitcher Designated for Assignment Opts for Free Agency
On Aug. 12, the Houston Astros made several moves with their pitching staff, reinstating relief pitcher Shawn Dubin from the injured list and recalling a second pitcher, Colton Gordon, from the minor leagues.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13
Astros Send Colton Gordon Back to Triple-A, in Favor of Veteran Relief Arm
The Houston Astros have put together an exceptional 2025 season considering the sheer number of injuries and setbacks they have endured over the last few months.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Astros place closer on 15-day IL due to shoulder strain
Remarkably, this is the first time he has ever been placed on the major league injured list.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 2
Colton Gordon Can’t Keep The Ball In The Park, Red Sox Blast Astros 7-3
I guess Spencer Arrighetti and Cristian Javier can’t get back fast enough. One reason why the Astros stayed afloat for as long as they did before this now 7-14 swoon was due to contributions from unexpected places.
Athletics News / Crawfish Boxes / July 27
Astros Swoon Continues, Fall to Athletics 7-1
The real Astros can’t return soon enough....,And maybe won’t The Astros were outscored 32-7 in this three-game series with the last-place Athletics. And I’m not even disappointed.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12
Astros' Cristian Javier takes big step in injury recovery
Right-hander Cristian Javier took a big step towards returning to the Astros rotation today when he began a rehab assignment, as relayed by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Astros' Colton Gordon Avoids Serious Injury After Being Struck in Head by Liner
A scary scene unfolded on Monday night when the Houston Astros hosted the Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Stadium. Astros pitcher Colton Gordon was pitching to Guardians’ left fielder Steven Kwan in the fifth inning when Kwan connected on a hard line drive.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30
Astros, Rockies feeling proud for different reasons entering series
The Colorado Rockies had a banner June compared to the first two months of their season, but it wasn't as good as Houston's. The Astros finished 19-7 in June and surged to the top of the American League West heading into a three-game series at Colorado.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 25
Astros Shutout Phillies for Second Straight Night, 2-0
Colton Gordon mows em down Where have you been all my life, Colton Gordon? That the combination of Framber Valdez, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader shut out the Phillies last night is remarkable but not astounding.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 7
Colton Gordon Picks Up His First Major League Win, Astros Defeat Guardians 4-2
Colton Gordon may not dazzle in most of his starts, but he has assisted in bridging the gap in the starting rotation since his debut on May 14. All with a four-seam fastball averaging around 91 mph, which accounts for nearly 38% of his pitch usage.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6
Astros beat Guardians in Colton Gordon's 1st MLB win
Christian Walker's two-run double highlighted a three-run fifth inning and Colton Gordon allowed one run over five innings for his first major league win in the Houston Astros' 4-2 road victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 3
Meet Astros Pitching Prospect With Real Chance of Getting Called Up in 2025
With all of the pitching injuries the Houston Astros have faced this season, the ball club is looking for anyone to step up, including the minor leagues.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15
Do the Royals always struggle against pitchers making their MLB debut?
It seems like guys just up from the minors give them fits. On Wednesday, the Royals faced Astros lefty Colton Gordon, who was making his MLB debut. The Royals managed three runs against him, chasing him out of the game in the fifth inning, not a bad offensive showing for a lineup that has struggled.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 14
Astros come back in Gordon’s debut to take series, win 4-3
The Astros bullpen has been, and continues to be, unhittable While not his first time pitching in an MLB stadium, being a part of team Israel during the 2023 WBC, Houston Astros pitcher Colton Gordon made his Major League debut in today’s game against the Kansas City Royals and it went … just okay.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / May 13
What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Colton Gordon
Houston will call upon a prospect on the 40-man roster to replace an injured Hayden Wesneski. The Astros are promoting Colton Gordon, who was off to a strong start with Sugar Land, to join Houston’s rotation.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13
Astros to promote Colton Gordon
The Astros will recall left-hander Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land to start tomorrow’s game, reports Chron.com’s Leah Vann. Gordon, who’ll be making his MLB debut, will step into the rotation spot of the injured Hayden Wesneski.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19
Astros To Select Colton Gordon
The Astros are adding left-hander Colton Gordon to their 40-man roster, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (X link). The 6’4″ southpaw would otherwise have been eligible for next month’s Rule 5 draft.
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