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On YouTubeHouston 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 / Houston Astros on SI / February 5
Houston Astros Star Pitcher Hits Notable Speed on Radar Gun, Throwing 'Without Pain'
The Houston Astros are headed into the 2025 season with some holes to fill in their pitching staff. The good news is Lance McCullers Jr. is feeling healthy heading into the year.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25
Pair of Astros hurlers won't be ready for Opening Day
The long layoffs for both Astros right-handers will extend at least a bit into the coming season.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / January 10
Houston Astros World Series Winning Pitcher Gets Solid Health Update Heading into 2025
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers is back throwing off a mound, a welcome piece of news considering he missed the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons with elbow and forearm issues.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 5
Some thoughts on the bullpen 
Houston’s relievers did not meet expectations in 2024, but they were still a solid unit. They were in the top 10 in bullpen ERA, and their top five relievers were worth a combined 3.8 bWAR.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17
Proposed Houston Astros Trade Would Be a Disaster From Front Office
The Houston Astros have to better their roster in the offseason, but that doesn't mean they should make trades or sign players just for the sake of doing so.
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.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 4
Seattle Mariners Biggest Rival Gives Major Injury News That Could Impact AL West Race
The Seattle Mariners are attempting to win the American League West for the first time since 2001 and are battling it out with the Houston Astros. As the M's and Astros go back-and-forth, the Astros have given a major injury update which could help decide the division.
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 / 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.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 10
Seattle Mariners' Biggest Rival Suffers Major Injury News as Division Battle Turns Up
Entering play on Wednesday night, the Seattle Mariners lead the Houston Astros by 2.0 games in the American League West race. The M's haven't won a division
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10
Houston Astros Star Prospect Will Reportedly Start Thursday After IL Stint
Starting pitching is a major need for the Houston Astros right now. After three of their starters suffered season-ending injuries and Lance McCullers Jr.
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 / December 10, 2022
Astros are early favorites to repeat as World Series champs in 2023
Unsurprisingly, the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros are the favorite to repeat in 2023. According OddsChecker, Points Bet and Borgata also have the Astros listed as +600 favorites, along with BetMGM.
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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