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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 10
Luis Garcia, J.P. France Take Latest Steps in Return to Astros Rotation

Luis Garcia, J.P. France Take Latest Steps in Return to Astros Rotation

Spencer Arrighetti is back in the Majors with the Houston Astros. Cristian Javier is nearing a return. Luis Garcia and J.P. France may be right behind them.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 22
Astros Get Excellent Pitching Update Ahead of Trade Deadline

Astros Get Excellent Pitching Update Ahead of Trade Deadline

As the Houston Astros inch closer to an eighth division title in nine years, they’re already starting to prepare for reinforcements. The Astros announced that third-year starting pitcher J.P.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Astros' J.P. France targeting a July return from shoulder surgery

Astros' J.P. France targeting a July return from shoulder surgery

Astros righty J.P. France underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his shoulder last July. There wasn’t much initial specificity about the timeline beyond the fact that it would end his 2024.

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The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

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The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 14
Houston Astros Get Positive Injury Update on Right-Handed Starter

Houston Astros Get Positive Injury Update on Right-Handed Starter

Entering the 2024 campaign, the hope was for J.P. France to do what he did the season prior for the Houston Astros. France was coming off a 3.83 ERA showing, an impressive debut year for the right-hander.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 23
Proposed Houston Astros Trade Swaps Southpaw For Underrated Slugger

Proposed Houston Astros Trade Swaps Southpaw For Underrated Slugger

The Houston Astros have an excess of pitching and a lack of offensive depth, so they could use a trade to knock out two birds with one stone. Having too

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 28

J.P. France, the 32nd-most positively impactful Astro of 2024

You may not remember it, but J.P. France started the 2024 season as a member of Houston’s rotation. There were 55 players that appeared in at least one regular season game for the Astros, and we’re using metrics to rank the top 40.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26, 2024
Astros starting pitcher to undergo season-ending surgery

Astros starting pitcher to undergo season-ending surgery

It’s another hit to an Astros rotation that has been torn apart.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24, 2024
Astros right-hander sees injury trouble continue with setback

Astros right-hander sees injury trouble continue with setback

Rotation depth has been an issue for the Astros throughout the season, and they’re still getting unwelcome updates on that front.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7, 2024
Astros starter facing notable absence due to shoulder injury

Astros starter facing notable absence due to shoulder injury

Astros right-hander J.P. France is dealing with a shoulder injury and will be out “a while.”

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7, 2024
Astros dealt another injury concern amid frustrating 2024 season

Astros dealt another injury concern amid frustrating 2024 season

The Houston Astros have gotten off to a disappointing start during the 2024 season. They are 12-22 and just a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels for last place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2024
Four reasons for the Houston Astros' struggles

Four reasons for the Houston Astros' struggles

The Houston Astros' disastrous start may be the most surprising storyline of the MLB season.

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 26, 2024
Astros, expecting Framber Valdez back, option JP France to Triple-A

Astros, expecting Framber Valdez back, option JP France to Triple-A

The struggling Houston Astros optioned right-handed starter JP France to Triple-A Sugar Land Friday, clearing the way for the team to activate left-hander Framber Valdez from the 15-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25, 2024
Astros set to activate key starting pitcher on Sunday

Astros set to activate key starting pitcher on Sunday

The news is obviously great for Valdez personally. He and the club got a scare when he landed on the injured list earlier this month due to soreness in his throwing elbow.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 23, 2024

Astros nightmare continues. Fall to Chicago 7-2

Two first inning home runs by the Cubs all it took for Astros to lose opener in Chi-town It turns out J.P. France is what we thought he was. An emergency fill-in last year, his performance was a pleasant surprise, without which, the Astros would not have gotten to the playoffs.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / April 23, 2024

Astros vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23

The Chicago Cubs (13-9) kick off a three-game series on Tuesday against the Houston Astros (7-16). The matchup begins at 7:40 PM ET at Wrigley Field. The probable starters are J.P.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / April 17, 2024

Braves vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – April 17

The Atlanta Braves (11-5) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they visit the Houston Astros (6-13) at 2:10 PM ET on Wednesday. The probable pitchers are Max Fried (1-0) for the Braves and J.P.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023
MLB K props: Everything's Jake with Irvin on the mound

MLB K props: Everything's Jake with Irvin on the mound

Just like that, we're on the last day of July. We're navigating this summer well enough, and have gotten ourselves that much closer to NFL and the returns of NBA and NHL.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2023
MLB Best Bets: Three pitcher props for 7/20

MLB Best Bets: Three pitcher props for 7/20

Thursday's MLB slate has quite a few afternoon games, so there's no time to waste for the day's looks. YB's Griffin Carroll touches games throughout the day to cover us from 1 p.m. to midnight.

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