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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 11
Can Astros Get Out of Toronto With a Series Win Over Blue Jays?
A pair of American League division leaders are battling it out right now in Canada. The Houston Astros are taking on the Toronto Blue Jays and now have a split series going into the finale on Thursday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 8
Astros Veteran Starting Pitcher a Key X-Factor for Team in Need of Rotation Stability
The Houston Astros are certainly lucky to still be atop the American League West after some recent shaky performances on the field. Alas, their struggles have coincided with the Seattle Mariners also hitting a lull.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4
Astros’ Christian Javier accomplishes important feat while pitching to Aaron Judge
Cristian Javier’s return from Tommy John surgery has been a study in reinvention, but Thursday in the Bronx he flashed something wonderfully familiar: pure, unfiltered gas.
The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 3
Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers
The Astros have welcomed back a trio of starting pitchers over the last month, and the team's general manager is pleased with what he's seen from the group so far as the club enters the final stages of its playoff push.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 30
What Cristian Javier's Big Start Means for the Astros Starting Rotation
Injuries have plagued the Houston Astros' pitching staff for the better part of this decade, but the severity and frequency of them have really gone up a level in the past year.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 29
Astros plate two late runs; starter Cristian Javier dazzles in win over Angels
Carlos Correa snapped a scoreless tie with an opposite-field single in the seventh inning before Yordan Alvarez provided an insurance tally an inning later as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels 2-0 on Friday.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 18
Thoughts on Cristian Javier 
Cristian Javier pitched his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery. It’s obviously early for evaluating Javier, given both the sample size and the progression often observed in TJ recovery.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 17
Astros Reveal Why Cristian Javier Left Sunday's Start Early
The weekend set between the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles was not without storylines. In the first game between the two, the Astros were almost victims of a perfect game when local native Brandon Young pitched a gem for the Orioles and put Houston on their backfoot when it came to securing a series win.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 17
Shell-Shocked Astros Surrender to Orioles. Get bombed 12-0
Well, the one good thing to come out of this game was that Cristian Javier left after three innings due only to “illness.” Thank goodness he didn’t suffer from career-threatening “discomfort.” Not that it would have mattered much who pitched for the Astros.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Astros Announce Cristian Javier News After Leaving Orioles Game
The Houston Astros are entering a critical stretch, holding a slim 1.5-game lead in the AL West over the second-place Seattle Mariners with just under two months left in the regular season.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 17
Astros turn to Cristian Javier in series-deciding game vs. Orioles
Before the middle contest Saturday of Houston's three-game series with the visiting Baltimore Orioles, Astros manager Joe Espada teased the potential return of slugger Yordan Alvarez, who has been sidelined since May 3 with a fracture in his right hand.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12
Cristian Javier Isn’t The Same Pitcher, At Least In One Start
The last time we saw Cristian Javier on the mound before his 2025 debut on Monday was back on May 21, 2024, a total of 447 days. It has been a hot minute since we’ve seen him in action at now-Daikin Park.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 11
Cristian Javier returns and wins 2025 debut as Astros trim Red Sox
Chas McCormick and Ramon Urias slugged two-run home runs in support of Cristian Javier, who enjoyed a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery in the Houston Astros' 7-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11
Astros' Carlos Correa shows why he remains the best trade-deadline acquisition
The Houston Astros hit one out of the park. After another sterling performance, third baseman Carlos Correa continues to look like this year's best trade-deadline acquisition.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 11
Astros RHP Cristian Javier returns after Tommy John surgery
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier returns from Tommy John surgery in a start against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Javier hasn't pitched in the majors since May 21, 2024.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11
Astros pitcher Cristian Javier to make season debut vs. Red Sox after Tommy John surgery
Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier will make his 2025 debut on Monday against the Boston Red Sox in his return from Tommy John surgery. He will go up against Garrett Crochet in a game that will also be Carlos Correa’s first back in Houston after the Astros re-acquired him at the trade deadline.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 11
Cristian Javier makes return in Astros' series opener vs. Red Sox
Journeyman right-hander Jason Alexander produced on Sunday what the Houston Astros hope is among the final fill-in starts this season for the team. Alexander limited the New York Yankees to one hit over six shutout innings in a 7-1 victory in the rubber match of that three-game series.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 10
Astros get pitching help just in the nick of time
While the Houston Astros have seen their American League West Division lead shrink to a half-game over the hard-charging Seattle Mariners, they have managed to do so with a makeshift pitching rotation.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8
When Could Cristian Javier Return from Injury to Astros Starting Rotation?
The Houston Astros still have quite a few injured starting pitchers, but Cristian Javier may be ready to remove himself from the list. Javier made his latest rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 6
Astros’ Cristian Javier Completes Latest Injury Rehab Start with Sugar Land
With the impending return of starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, the Houston Astros hope that Cristian Javier is the next in line. The veteran right-hander, who has not pitched in a Major League game since last season, made his latest injury rehab start on Tuesday with the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6
How did Astros’ Cristian Javier pitch in possible final rehab start?
It’s a testament to the Houston Astros’ resiliency as a franchise that despite the departures of some of their key players over the offseason and persistent injury woes plaguing the team, they still find themselves sitting atop the AL West with a 64-50 record.
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.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Astros Announce Roster Move After Trade With Blue Jays
Houston Astros fans knew it’d be a bit longer before seeing starting pitcher Cristian Javier on a major-league mound again. That doesn’t mean Tuesday’s roster moves aren’t an unfortunate reminder of what the club is currently missing.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4, 2024
Astros RHP to undergo Tommy John surgery
The 27-year-old has blossomed into a quality mid-rotation arm over the past few seasons.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26, 2024
Astros RHP day-to-day with forearm discomfort
While the best-case scenario is that his soreness goes away in a couple of days, even a minimal 15-day stint on the injured list might also be considered a relative win considering how serious forearm problems can often result in much longer absences.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21, 2024
Astros lose another starting pitcher to injury
Cristian Javier has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Nationals on Sunday afternoon and will be placed on the injured list.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 18, 2023
Watch: Astros SP Cristian Javier has historic streak snapped in excruciating fashion
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier was climbing within striking distance of a historic MLB postseason mark but had his hopes dashed in the most excruciating way possible.
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