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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 1
Astros SP Burrows Has Setback While on Rehab Assignment 
If you were wondering why the Astros chose to recall Ronel Blanco earlier today and not Mike Burrows, it turns out we now have a legitimate reason, courtesy of this report from Brian McTaggart of MLB.com: Burrows, who was on the IL with right elbow neuritis, now is battling shoulder inflammation.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 1
Blanco, Not Burrows, Gets Call Up for Start Today for Astros
Today is September 1, which means MLB rosters expand to 28. Teams will add one pitcher and one position player to their rosters for the stretch drive. Ronel Blanco will get the call up for the Astros, and will start today’s game against the White Sox, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 17
Three Adjustments Ronel Blanco Needs to Become Reliable in MLB Again
The news was expected: The Astros sent Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land and called up Miguel Ullola. Blanco, 32, was activated from the 60-day injured list to rejoin the Houston Astros rotation.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26
Against White Sox, Ronel Blanco looks to lead ascending Astros to sixth consecutive win
Ronel Blanco will have a tough act to follow when he makes his second start in more than a year on Sunday for the Houston Astros against the host Chicago White Sox.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21
Astros Saw Something Better Than the Box Score in Ronel Blanco's Return
A 7.71 ERA tells only part of the story. Ronel Blanco returned from Tommy John surgery with more velocity, sharper breaking pitches, and a higher ceiling than he showed during his breakout season.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 20
Yordan Alvarez homers twice, Ronel Blanco returns as Astros top Marlins
Yordan Alvarez produced his fifth multi-homer game of the season to help the Houston Astros snap a four-game skid with an 8-5 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20
Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day IL
The Astros announced that right-hander Ronel Blanco and left-hander Bennett Sousa have been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 40-man roster already had three vacancies, so these moves put the Astros at 39.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19
Astros’ pitching staff about to get massive boost with 2 injury returns
The Houston Astros hope to reach the Major League Baseball Playoffs in 2026. It has been an up-and-down year for Houston, but the club is getting some good news.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 16
Astros Rotation Could Soon Get Major Lift With Injured Pitchers Returning
Health will play a vital role in how the rest of the Houston Astros' 2026 season progresses. With the team in the thick of the American League playoff race, all hands will need to be on deck if Houston desires to find its way into October.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 9
Astros Reveal Rangers Series Rotation While Final Spot Remains Up for Debate
After losing two out of three to the Washington Nationals in a disappointing series in the nation's capitol, the Houston Astros are set to continue their road trip to Arlington, Texas for their final stop before the All-Star break.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 30
Hayden Wesneski Starts Same Astros Rehab Path Set by Ronel Blanco
When the Houston Astros started Ronel Blanco on his injury rehab stretch, they sent him to Florida. Turns out they did the same for Hayden Wesneski. The starting pitcher, one of a few Astros have been rehabbing elbow injuries in the background of this season, threw a rehab game in the Florida State League on Tuesday and he threw well.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 14
Ronel Blanco Set For Big Step in Injury Rehab from UCL Surgery
Entering the season, the Houston Astros knew they were going to have to wait on at least two pitchers who suffered season-ending injuries in 2025. One of them is nudging closer to a key milestone in his recovery.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 28, 2025
Astros RHP Ronel Blanco to undergo elbow surgery, miss much of '26
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco will have season-ending surgery on his right elbow next week. The team announced the news Wednesday, the latest blow for the Houston pitching staff.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22, 2025
Ronel Blanco injury piles on as Astros rotation faces AL West pressure
The Houston Astros’ season continues to unravel, as yet another key pitcher lands on the injured list. Right-hander Ronel Blanco, a vital piece of the team’s pitching staff, has been placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation—further compounding an already dire rotation crisis.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21, 2025
Astros starter being evaluated for elbow soreness
The Astros are in Tampa but right-hander Ronel Blanco isn’t with them. Manager Joe Espada tells Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle that the righty reported elbow soreness two days ago and flew back to Houston to be evaluated.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 22, 2025
Early runs back Ronel Blanco's gem as Astros beat Blue Jays
The Houston Astros rode a first-inning uprising and a strong start by Ronel Blanco to a 5-1 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. The Astros have won four of their last five games and have moved back over .500 for the first time since their victory over the New York Mets on Opening Day.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2025
Watch: Angels' Mike Trout continues hot start with another monster HR
The Los Angeles Angels have been one of the biggest surprises in the American League through the first two weeks of the season, and the return of a healthy Mike Trout has been a big part of that.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2024
Kenley Jansen, Anthony Santander among notable AL All-Star snubs
When it comes to All-Star Games, there are two things sports fans absolutely love about them. Celebrating the players from their favorite teams who made it and complaining about the players who were left out.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3, 2024
Astros GM shouts out Ronel Blanco as starting rotation’s savior
The Houston Astros are starting to make headway in their playoff chase, having won eight of their last 10 games. The fact that they are even in a position to fight for a playoff berth despite such a rough start to their 2024 season has a lot to do with Ronel Blanco.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15, 2024
MLB announces punishment for Astros' Ronel Blanco over foreign substance
MLB has rendered its verdict on Ronel Blanco less than 24 hours after he was caught with a foreign substance in his glove.
Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / May 15, 2024
Houston Astros Ronel Blanco Facing Suspension From MLB
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco burst onto the scene in the 2024 MLB season. In his first start of the campaign, he fired off a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 10-0 victory.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2024
Watch: Astros pitcher ejected after foreign substance check
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros following an umpire check for a foreign substance on his glove.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9, 2024
MLB home run props for 5/9: A big hit from Witt just fits
There are only seven games on the Thursday MLB slate, but we still spy some value out there in home run props. Let's cash a juicy winner with three home run bets for the shortened slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024
Astros' horrible start continues with ugly series loss to Nationals
They look nothing like that team so far this season, and with Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals, the Astros find themselves at the bottom of the American League standings with a shocking 7-16 record.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2024
Three lesser-known pitchers off to dominant starts to 2024 season
We're not even three weeks into the 2024 MLB season and while pitchers seem to be getting injured at an alarming rate, a number of unexpected starters are making waves early on.
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