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Astros Hope Not-So-Secret Weapon Delivers Healthy 2026 Season

By no means were the Houston Astros a bad team in 2025, despite missing out on the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season. They ranked well as a team with their pitching, collecting a 3.86 cumulative ERA, 1,504 strikeouts (2nd-best in MLB), and an opposing batting average of .232.

Commentary: The long goodbye

In the movie “Moneyball”, one of the scouts told younger Billy Beane that all of us are told one day that we can no longer play a children’s game. Some of us are told when we are children and some of us are told much later on, but we are all told.

Who is Mike Burrows?

The night after Lance McCullers Jr out-dueled Paul Skenes, the Astros faced an unknown 25-year old right-hander, making just his third Major League start.

Lance McCullers Jr. Eyes a Healthy 2026 Season With Astros

Had the Houston Astros been able to clinch just one more victory this season for 88 wins, they would have landed a spot in the playoffs. Unfortunately, their 87-75 overall record wasn't enough.

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Could Astros Move On From Lance McCullers Jr. This Offseason After Latest Injury?

Lance McCullers Jr. finally returned to the major league mound for the Houston Astros, but it hasn't been the comeback anyone had hoped for. The former ace of this staff suffered numerous setbacks while recovering from his procedures to repair the flexor tendon in his pitching arm and remove a bone spur in his elbow.

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.

Astros Star Lance McCullers Jr. Likely Will Remain in Bullpen During Playoffs

The Houston Astros will attempt to make another deep run this October in a weak American League, which is very much wide open and could be ripe for the taking.

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.

Astros move Lance McCullers Jr. to bullpen

The Astros are apparently trying to shake things up in their rotation.

Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. makes 'short term' move to bullpen

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will be available to work out of the bullpen in the "short term," manager Joe Espada said prior to Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. drops ‘frustrating’ admission amid struggles

Astros Star Struggles in Return but Feels He's 'Not Super Far Away' From Improving

On Friday, the Houston Astros got a key member of their rotation back when Lance McCullers Jr. was activated off the injured list. He was the first of

Lance McCullers' Return Comes With Bad News for Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. is set to make his return to the Houston Astros rotation after dealing with a right finger blister that has sidelined him for the past month.

Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. set for return vs. Orioles

Bend don’t break. The Houston Astros (70-58) have lived these words for much of the last month. They were swept on their home field versus the Athletics and dropped a three-game set to the Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park before winning six of their next nine games.

Astros Rotation Gets Major Boost with Two Key Starters Returning

After a successful rehab start with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has returned to the big league team. McCullers will make his first start back with Houston on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Astros GM Dana Brown gives Lance McCullers Jr., Luis Garcia return updates

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez takes a big step in his injury recovery, he’s not alone, as pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia have also received updates.

Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. nearing return?

After a shaky few starts, McCullers is looking better in Triple-A as he gears towards a major league return.

Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. back on IL with finger blister

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was placed back on the injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, with a right finger blister.

Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Officially Set to Rejoin Rotation Saturday

Right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will come off the injured list and start for the Houston Astros against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday night.

Police reveal source of Lance McCullers death threats

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. spent nearly three years recovering from an injury just to be able to pitch in a big league game again. And after giving up seven runs in 0.1 innings during his second start back from that lengthy layoff, the former All-Star received death threats aimed at him and his family.

Police: Threats to Astros’ McCullers came from intoxicated bettor

The death threats sent to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. last month were traced back to an intoxicated sports bettor who is based overseas, according to the Houston Police Department.

Lance McCullers Jr death threats being investigated by Houston police

The Houston Police Department is investigating death threats made to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, a spokesperson has confirmed to the Houston Chronicle.

Brady's Spin: What Happened to Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Has No Place in Sports

The Houston Astros lost on Saturday night to the Cincinnati Reds, falling 13-9 at Daikin Park. With the loss, the Astros are now 19-19 and in third place in the American League West.

Here's How Houston Astros' World Series Champ Lance McCullers Jr Did in Rehab Assignment

Pitching for the first time since 2022 on Sunday, Houston Astros' starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. went 2.0 solid innings for Triple-A Sugarland. The Space Cowboys lost 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Comets, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Lance McCullers’ heartfelt reflection on first start since 2022 World Series

Lance McCullers Jr. reached a remarkable milestone in his quest to return to a Major League mound. In a moment 868 days in the making, McCullers threw a pitch for the Houston Astros.