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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.
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.
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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 / 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 / Yardbarker / March 18
Astros pitcher reaches significant milestone in return from multiyear injury absence
On Tuesday, Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. hit a significant milestone in his recovery from a two-year absence as he returned to the mound for the first time in 868 days.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / March 8
Houston Astros Manager Provides Encouraging Update on Injury-Plagued Pitcher
Houston Astros veteran right-handed starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is making progress toward a long-awaited return to game action. After missing the entirety of both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27
Lance McCullers Jr. injury update will catch Astros fans’ attention
The Houston Astros have seen several of their top players, such as Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, find new homes this offseason. However, they could be set to get a friendly face back in their rotation, as Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / February 24
Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Set For Major Step in Injury Recovery
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who missed all of the 2023 and 2024 seasons with injury, is nearing a major step in his return for the reigning American League West champions.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 14
Lance McCullers Jr. Disputes Houston Astros Reliever Role Talks
The Houston Astros are beginning to ramp things up in spring training and having roles start to take shape as to who is going to be placed where. However, there's at least one role for a player on the team where there seams be a disconnect between player and decision maker.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 25
Astros GM drops huge Luis Garcia, Lance McCullers Jr. injury updates
The Houston Astros are coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign where they lost in the AL Wild Card. Injuries were an unfortunate reality for the ball club throughout the campaign as well.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15
Houston Astros Injured Pitcher is Named Team's Worst Contract
The Houston Astros have made some phenomenal signings, re-signings, acquisitions, extensions, trades, and everything in between over their long run of American League dominance for the better part of the last decade.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. dealt heavy blow after status update
The Houston Astros have rocketed up the American League standings after a poor start to the season. They were hoping to get veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 4
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. likely out for season
Houston Astros veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. likely will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from injuries that forced him to shut down from throwing a month ago during his rehabilitation.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9
Astros pause throwing program for Lance McCullers Jr.
Lance McCullers Jr.’s return from last year’s flexor surgery hit a snag.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 25, 2021
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. to miss World Series vs. Braves
The Houston Astros will enter Game 1 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves knowing they will be without a key right-hander available for the rotation or out of the bullpen.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / February 28, 2021
Lance McCullers Jr. wants extension with Astros: 'I'm a legitimate big-league starter'
In five seasons with the Astros, McCullers is 32-25 with a 3.70 ERA and 1.262 WHIP. He helped lead Houston to a World Series title in 2017 and was named an All-Star that same year.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 18, 2020
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr.: 'We weren't on a revenge tour'
Houston spent the entire season as baseball's biggest villain after being outed for cheating en route to a 2017 World Series title. However, the 2020 campaign wasn't about getting revenge on the critics — at least according to Lance McCullers Jr.
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