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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Houston Astros Ace Hits Magic Number During Latest Injury Rehab Start
For Houston Astros left-hander Lance McCullers Jr., the goal has always been progress toward the goal of reaching the Majors again. On Saturday, he might have cleared that final hurdle.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. takes big step in injury recovery
Lance McCullers Jr. surrendered seven runs in Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, allowing a Fall Classic-record five home runs in just 4 1/3 innings. That was his last MLB start before undergoing surgery to repair a flexor tendon.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 21
2025 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Week of April 21
We all know the most important time to be active on the waiver wire is early in the season. Breakouts get scooped up quickly, so you better work fast. Injuries are starting to pop up, and finding the right replacement isn’t as easy as it may seem.
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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13
Astros Boss Sets Goal for Lance McCullers Jr.'s Return to Starting Rotation
The Houston Astros have seen their team's immense pitching depth crushed by injuries both during this season and the two prior, but reinforcements could finally be on the way.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 9
Astros Star Pitcher Inching Closer To Return With Next Rehab Start Date Revealed
There hasn’t been too much for Houston Astros fans to get excited about in the early going of the 2025 MLB regular season, with the team playing some underwhelming baseball.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. getting closer to injury return
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is still recovering from surgery on his throwing arm. The right-handed hurler is reportedly trending in a promising direction, however, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 31
Injured Astros Ace Shares Thoughts on First Rehab Start in Minor Leagues
The Houston Astros have a former star pitcher starting his third straight season on the injured list, but he just made an important step towards recovery.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 31
2025 Injuries: Lance McCullers Jr. Strikes Out 3 in First Start Since 2022
The end of the 2025 season’s first weekend saw updates on several notable injured players. Max Scherzer is on the IL, as the Jays contemplate who will take his spot.
Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30
Houston Astros Reveal Plan For Key Starter's Rehab Assignment on Sunday
Longtime Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will make his first rehab start of the season on Sunday with the Triple-A Sugarland Skeeters.
Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 27
Houston Astros' World Series Champion to Make Long-Awaited Rehab Start This Weekend
After a long road, Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers is finally working his way back. The righty, who hasn't pitched in a game since 2022, will get a rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Sugar Land, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 26
Embattled Houston Astros Star Set to Move Injury Rehab Closer to Home
The road back for injured Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will likely continue this weekend in a more familiar place — Sugar Land. While the
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20
Lance McCullers Jr.’s injury comeback going much better than Astros teammate’s attempt
The Houston Astros are excited to have Lance McCullers Jr. back in the mix and he’s already showing his brilliance in spring training. However, McCullers’ teammate, Luis Garcia, isn’t having as much success in his return from injury.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
Astros’ Joe Espada makes Lance McCullers Jr. ‘weapon’ prediction
Houston Astros righty Lance McCullers Jr made his long-awaited return to the mound on Tuesday and looked very solid, tossing a scoreless inning. While the last time he pitched was in the 2022 World Series, manager Joe Espada believes McCullers Jr will be a “weapon” for the Astros in the 2025 campaign.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman texted Lance McCullers Jr. before long-awaited injury return
Lance McCullers Jr. was back on a Major League mound on Tuesday, albeit in a Spring Training game, as his Houston Astros fell 4-3 to the Washington Nationals.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 18
Watch: Houston Astros All-Star Returns To Mound After Two-Year Absence
The Houston Astros have been without one of their starting pitchers for almost 900 days and that player just made his return in spring training. Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 15
Houston Astros Set Spring Training Debut for Oft-Injured World Series Champ
The Houston Astros have most of their rotation figured out. But they will be getting a good pitcher back very soon. Lance McCullers Jr has been rehabbing all of spring training.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12
Houston Astros Appear to Get Massive Update on Recovery of Injured Star Pitcher
The Houston Astros might have received some very good news on Wednesday afternoon. After throwing his third live batting practice of the spring with no issues, Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Astros right-hander no longer expected to pitch in 2024
He last pitched in the majors during Game 3 of the 2022 World Series and has been sidelined the past two seasons due to a muscle strain in his right arm and a subsequent surgery to repair his right flexor tendon last summer.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2022
Astros SP Lance McCullers Jr. pushed to Game 4 after champagne bottle hits, injures elbow
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is the latest MLB player to suffer a bizarre injury during the excitement of October baseball. After the Astros eliminated the Seattle Mariners in an epic, 18-inning ALDS Game 3 last weekend, the ensuing celebration apparently got a bit carried away, leading to McCullers Jr.'s strange mishap.
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