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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 28
Three Starting Pitchers the Astros Could Target with Ronel Blanco Out for Season
Houston Astros fans got terrible news on Wednesday when the team announced that starting pitcher Ronel Blanco will miss the rest of the season and much of next year recovering from elbow surgery.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / May 28
Ronel Blanco to Miss Remainder of 2025 with Elbow Injury
The Houston Astros have announced that starting pitcher Ronel Blanco will undergo Tommy John Surgery next week. This will cause him to miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 28
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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23
Astros Star Pitcher 'Still Has a Ways To Go' in His Recovery
The tale of starting pitching injuries continues for the Houston Astros. Ronel Blanco has now been moved to the injured list and will seek a second opinion on his elbow injury, something that is eerily similar to what happened with Hayden Wesneski who will now undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
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.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 22
Astros' 13-Game Winner Seeking 'Second Opinion' After IL News
The Houston Astros relayed more bad news on the pitching front on May 22, as manager Joe Espada met with the media. Earlier in the week, on May 18, Espada informed reporters that pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with Tommy John surgery.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 22
Astros To Place Ronel Blanco on Injured List As He Seeks Second Opinion on Elbow
The Houston Astros have had plenty of injury setbacks early in the 2025 season, especially in regards to pitchers with five starters currently on the injured list, including Spencer Arrighetti and J.P.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 21
Seattle Mariners' Rival Dealing with Another Injury Issue Before Huge Weekend Series
CHICAGO - When the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros begin a four-game series on Thursday night in Houston, they'll do on opposite ends of the injury spectrum.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11
Astros' battery delivers in rubber-game shutout of Reds
Ronel Blanco twirled eight impressive innings and Yainer Diaz clubbed a three-run home run as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of their three-game interleague series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds with a 6-0 victory on Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 5
Houston Astros Should Be Concerned About Massive Regression From Starting Pitcher
It was a mediocre week for the Houston Astros, who are hanging tough in the American League West. After a slow start to the year, the Astros have been playing much better of late, and the team has weathered an early storm of questions.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 29
Ronel Blanco’s Future Role 
A six-man rotation might be necessary for a notable portion of May, but Ronel Blanco’s future role could look different past that point if certain performance trends continue.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 22
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
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.
Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / September 28, 2024
Blanco, Bullpen Help Houston Astros Stifle Guardians
Ronel Blanco wrapped up a stellar regular season for the Houston Astros, throwing five shutout innings, and the Astros’ bullpen held off the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 on Friday night.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / May 16, 2024
Suspended Houston Astros Pitcher Explains Why He Won’t Appeal Suspension
Tuesday night Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected from his start against the Oakland Athletics after a foreign substance check. On Wednesday, Blanco received the minimum 10-game suspension.
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 / April 9, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates to Ronel Blanco: 10 early surprises from MLB season
Every MLB season brings its own set of surprises, some pleasant and others not. Two weeks after MLB opened its season in South Korea, here are 10 early surprises. All records and stats are through Monday's games.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 8, 2024
Astros Early-Season Ace Off to Historic Start, Makes MLB History
Two starts into the season and the Houston Astros early-season ace Ronel Blanco is having the best start to a season in over 60 years. Blanco backed up his no-hitter with another great performance.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2024
Astros' Ronel Blanco sees hitless streak end after 15 innings
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco flirted with history on Sunday night.
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